90 hp evinrude electrical problems

[jgell]

my son lost his ignition key to his boat that he is fixing up so i thought that i would take it apart and during the process we had crossed a couple of wires on the switch and now we have no power to the motor...any ideas????

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 90 hp evinrude electrical problems

there should be a number on the face of the ignition switch, the dealers have keys, this is the best i can do. http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/ignitionSwitch.html

 

[jgell]

Re: 90 hp evinrude electrical problems

the wires on the switch are fine, during the process we had an ark and i think we fried something in the engine but i dont know what

 

[ezeke]

Re: 90 hp evinrude electrical problems

The keys can be replaced by the part numbers, but you would probably be money ahead by just replacing the ignition switch.

Here is a link to help with the wiring:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/ignitionSwitch.html

The 90HP controls generally had ignition wiring like that shown. The ignition switch is usually a push-to-choke with either spade or bullet connectors.

http://www.iboats.com/Marine_Store/dm/*******.031805214--keywords.ignition%20switch--search_type.keyword--**********.128764205--submit.x.24--submit.y.9

The ignition switch has wiring that grounds the powerpack to kill the engine. If voltage travels that wire, it will destroy the powerpacks, then no fire. First thing to check is the 20 amp fuse at the starter solenoid.

Rule 1. Always disconnect the battery before working on the outboard's wiring.

 

[jgell]

Re: 90 hp evinrude electrical problems

thanks for your help...i hope i didnt fry the powerpaks

 

[guy74]

Re: 90 hp evinrude electrical problems

You more than likely blew the 20 amp fuse, that is near the starter solenoid.