Ignitions switch wiring

[Navgunner]

Well I picked up a 115 Johnson 1973 (115ESL73M) and the ignition switch won't budge. So I got a new one, and when trying to wire it up I find the wiring has been "worked on" before. Many pigtails, some connected to each other some just laying loose. Some wires just cut off. I can't find a diagram for this harness in my Seloc manual. Anyone able to help here. This is what I am working with:<br /> Harness: Red w/purple (larger wire)<br /> Black<br /> Black w/yellow<br /> Yellow w/Red<br /> Purple<br /> Purple w/white<br /> Grey<br /> Brown or Salmon<br /> Switch:<br /> B<br /> S<br /> A (this has a double attachment)<br /> M<br /> M<br /> <br /> The switch I bought from the marina has no wiring diagram in the box or anything. And the old switch had different posts on it. I am only wanting to wire this puppy up so I can work on the motor and use it to start. I don't even need to have a choke wired up (engine is on my stand) Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[monoshock]

Re: Ignitions switch wiring

Check this Serria web page, go to the page on switches, click on (Ignition Switches) #8. You will have to download a small file, It has a complete wiring diagram for most switches.I used it about a week ago when I wired in a new switch.<br />I think it will help you out. <br /> http://www.sierramarine.com/

 

[Navgunner]

Re: Ignitions switch wiring

Thanks mono,<br /><br /> I checked the sierra site, but it also has an I (ignition) post on the switch. Where my new switch does not. I was able to move the two magneto wires from M to M poles. and the Battery from B to B poles. S to S and one A to A. The Purple with white was hooked to an A pole on the old switch, but it looks to me(and I may be way off here) that the purple and purple w/white are for the choke. Also I the brown and grey wires were just cut off previosly. I have no I post on the new switch and the old one had nothing hooked to it. For all I know the old switch could have been wired wrong to begin with. <br /><br /> The Magneto wires seem to be correct. But I could really use some color coding for the wiring harness. Anybody have any ideas?

 

[Navgunner]

Re: Ignitions switch wiring

I tried the evinrude/johnson website but had no luck there either....I'm really kind of stuck here.

 

[monoshock]

Re: Ignitions switch wiring

Check this web page it has the wiring colors for most outboards. You will need to download the troubleshooting PDF file at the bottom of the page.<br />After you have downloaded the 64 page PDF file look at page #6, hope this helps. <br /><br /> http://www.rapair.com/Default.aspx?tabid=90

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Ignitions switch wiring

Originally posted by Navgunner:<br /> This is what I am working with:<br /> Harness: Red w/purple (larger wire)<br /> Black<br /> Black w/yellow<br /> Yellow w/Red<br /> Purple<br /> Purple w/white<br /> Grey<br /> Brown or Salmon<br /> Switch:<br /> B<br /> S<br /> A (this has a double attachment)<br /> M<br /> M<br /> <br /> The switch I bought from the marina has no wiring diagram in the box or anything. And the old switch had different posts on it. I am only wanting to wire this puppy up so I can work on the motor and use it to start. I don't even need to have a choke wired up (engine is on my stand) Any help would be greatly appreciated!

M- black/yellow<br />M- black<br />B- red<br />A- purple<br />S- yellow-red<br />C- purple/white