Bad push to choke 6 term ignition

[TheSpecsWorstNightmare]

Yesterday my motor would not fire off. I got the engine to run today. Then when I stopped it the ground terminals on the battery were hot (blisters on my fingers hot). I looked at the ignition switch and one of the six terminals was broken off. Now when I turn the key it does not turn over. However if I jump the starter sylenoid it cranks. Also, the trim will not work unlsee I jump the sylenoid. Is there something in the ignition that would cause this?

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Bad push to choke 6 term ignition

You need to start off with a new switch. It would help to know exactly what motor you have. Check all your battery connections. They must be very clean and tight.

 

[TheSpecsWorstNightmare]

Re: Bad push to choke 6 term ignition

Thanks I will atttempt changing the switch tonight. My motor is a 95 mercury 115 EXLPTO.

 

[ENSIGN]

Re: Bad push to choke 6 term ignition

Loose or dirty battery cables can get hot enough to melt.If you're using wing nuts throw them away and use locking nuts and washers.

 

[TheSpecsWorstNightmare]

Re: Bad push to choke 6 term ignition

Guilty as charged with wingnuts. Will change out.