ignition problem

[skruff33]

::would you happen to no how to hook up the ignition with a m m b s c.. i no purple goes to a/prple /white goes to choke/red purple to b/now i have that blak /yellow i think goes to the high m/then i have a solid black wire i think goes to the other m/a black ground on the control case not sure were that goes and a nutrael saftey switch wire i think goes to s,does that sound rite ,if not can you point me in the rite direction ,,thanx....

 

[ezeke]

Re: ignition problem

The orignial ignition switch had 5 posts;

Black ground to small M post at 3 o'clock
Black and Yellow to Raised M post at 9 o'clock
Red and purple to B(Battery) at 6 o'clock
Purple from horn to ACC at 2 o'clock
White from starter solenoid to S(starter)at 11 o'clock

The newer switches have push to choke, six posts and are wired as shown in this link. http://www.maxrules.com/graphics/omc_pics/REMCONTBOX.jpg

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: ignition problem

What kind of motor? What year?

 

[skruff33]

Re: ignition problem

thanx i have it wired just that way ,do i need a special kill switch because i tried to wire a on /off toggle switch but still never shut motor off again ,i originally had the ignition i beleive 5 post with a seperate choke switch on the control, now upgraded to that push choke ignition,but i still have that same problem with the motor not shut off i will try that ohm test tomorro what should it read ...and were would that ground wire thats on the controll attach to on the ignition ,sorry 4 being a pain im just lost in this wiring stufff......

 

[skruff33]

Re: ignition problem

What kind of motor? What year?

i have a 1976 85 hp johnson i just upgraded to the push choke style, and i also have a post on here motor starts wont shutoff do you have any clue ...thanx

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: ignition problem

Be careful about wiring a kill switch to your mags. Typically, you'll have a ground wire coming from each one and you don't want them to touch each other, even on the switch. If I was to use a toggle switch, I would get a 4 prong switch, or as the electricians would call it: Double Pull, Single Throw. This type of switch would have two positions (on, off)in the lever but four connections.

 

[skruff33]

Re: ignition problem

ok dont wanna do that,i just upgraded to the 6 post with term a b m m s c i have the red/purple to b /purple to a /purple /white to c/black /yellow to big m/a solid black wire to m/and the nuetral saftey switch to s, and my problem is the motor starts wont turn off,should i have some kind of killswitch ,or should that ignition just kill the motor when turned to off position,any advise is greatfull...........also just replaced the power pack ,

 

[ezeke]

Re: ignition problem

I don't think you want to have your kill circuit wired to anything but the ignition switch and an emergency kill switch and in the correct manner - it's not safe to set that up in an unorthodox manner unless you are sure that you will be the only one ever using the boat.

The black ground wire on the ignition switch comes through the wiring harness from the engine block.

You really should have a factory service manual - it has complete color wiring diagrams. This one will cover everything you will need: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...l1313&_nkw=350356820176&_sacat=&_fvi=1&_rdc=1

 

[skruff33]

Re: ignition problem

ok dont wanna do that,i just upgraded to the 6 post with term a b m m s c i have the red/purple to b /purple to a /purple /white to c/black /yellow to big m/a solid black wire to m/and the nuetral saftey switch to s, and my problem is the motor starts wont turn off,should i have some kind of killswitch ,or should that ignition just kill the motor when turned to off position,any advise is greatfull...........also just replaced the power pack ,and i will look in to that manuaul,,,

 

[ezeke]

Re: ignition problem

Fix the problem. Even if you have to run a new wire, it's not that difficult.

 

[skruff33]

Re: ignition problem

Fix the problem. Even if you have to run a new wire, it's not that difficult.

i am gonna do that ohm test on that plug 2 morro thanx ill let you no how it goes thanx ez and you r talkin about the black and yellow wire correct ,o i did try to ground black-yellow wire off the motor to try to kill it nothin happened stayed running ,any other suggestions bud...or conclusions, is this wire possibly broke since it didnt ground the motor to a hualt,,,no clue thanx ez 4 the insight i appreciate all advice you give

 

[ezeke]

Re: ignition problem

The black wire with the yellow stripe should be connected to the number one post (bottom left) on your powerpack. If the powerpack is good, any wire to that post will instantly kill the fire when grounded to the engine block. be careful that no external voltage reaches that connection, or it will damage the powerpack.

 

[skruff33]

Re: ignition problem

ya black /yellow wire is connected at the location ,still same,i removed it and touched the motor with black /yellow and it still stayed running ,thanx any other suggestions

 

[ezeke]

Re: ignition problem

It has to be connected to the power pack to work.

 

[skruff33]

Re: ignition problem

it is connected

 

[skruff33]

Re: ignition problem

tested black wire and black yellow wire from red plug with ohm key on key off had ohms when start then none in off