I'm hoping that one of you guys might be able to help me out...
I've got an '87 60hp Evinrude (E60ELCUC). Last year I was having problems with the Starter motor staying on after the key had been released and even turned off. In fact, I burned up and replaced a starter. I assumed this was a problem with either the ignition switch or the starter solenoid. Since thet are both relatively inexpensive, I decided to change out both and be sure I got the problem taken care of. I bought an ignition switch off of Ebay that was supposed to replace many different models, mine included. When I received the ignition switch I notice that the terminals on it were marked a little bit differently... the original had six terminals marked; M-motor, M-motor (raised), B-battery, S-solenoid,C-choke, A-accessory... the new switch also had six terminals but they were marked; M-motor, M-motor (raised), B-battery, S-solenoid, C-choke, I-ignition. after some research, including talking to my local dealer, I came to the conclusion (wrongly or rightly) that the I and A terminals were interchangeable. So, I hooked the wires that would normally be hooked to the A terminal to the I terminal. After getting the switch in, I tried starting the boat... nothing. I don't even hear a click from the solenoid.
So, my questions are...
1.) Do you think I've got the wrong switch, even though I've been told otherwise?
2.) If the switch is wrong, is there a chance I fried something else... if so, what?
3.) If the switch is right, where do I start?
4.) This maybe a stupid one... if the switch is right, is there a main fuse that may have blown?
Right now, I'm thinking I should just order a switch that I know is correct, install it, and go from there.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I've got an '87 60hp Evinrude (E60ELCUC). Last year I was having problems with the Starter motor staying on after the key had been released and even turned off. In fact, I burned up and replaced a starter. I assumed this was a problem with either the ignition switch or the starter solenoid. Since thet are both relatively inexpensive, I decided to change out both and be sure I got the problem taken care of. I bought an ignition switch off of Ebay that was supposed to replace many different models, mine included. When I received the ignition switch I notice that the terminals on it were marked a little bit differently... the original had six terminals marked; M-motor, M-motor (raised), B-battery, S-solenoid,C-choke, A-accessory... the new switch also had six terminals but they were marked; M-motor, M-motor (raised), B-battery, S-solenoid, C-choke, I-ignition. after some research, including talking to my local dealer, I came to the conclusion (wrongly or rightly) that the I and A terminals were interchangeable. So, I hooked the wires that would normally be hooked to the A terminal to the I terminal. After getting the switch in, I tried starting the boat... nothing. I don't even hear a click from the solenoid.
So, my questions are...
1.) Do you think I've got the wrong switch, even though I've been told otherwise?
2.) If the switch is wrong, is there a chance I fried something else... if so, what?
3.) If the switch is right, where do I start?
4.) This maybe a stupid one... if the switch is right, is there a main fuse that may have blown?
Right now, I'm thinking I should just order a switch that I know is correct, install it, and go from there.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.