Merc Quicksilver Gen 2 Kill Switch

[cclinefelter]

I just replaced the 3000 with a 4000. The question I have for other owners is, on the backside of the bezel. Do the purple wires from the Run/Off switch come off the top or bottom of the switch? My 3000 come from bottom. 4000 come from top. I think they installed the switch upside down as it work opposite what it is supposed to. Feel like I will have to pull the front part of the switch off and flip it over for it to work.

 

[alldodge]

Measure the continuity of the switch action. The 4000 comes in a few styles and has 2 different switches. One for outboard (2 cycle closes when activated) and one for I/O (opens when activated)

 

[cclinefelter]

Measure the continuity of the switch action. The 4000 comes in a few styles and has 2 different switches. One for outboard (2 cycle closes when activated) and one for I/O (opens when activated)

Do the striped wires need to be connected? Purple from controller and Black in the boat. This is the controller they put on all trackers.

 

[alldodge]

Yes, that is the kill switch
Need to know if you have a 2 cycle or 4 cycle motor. The 2 cycle grounds the magneto to kill the motor, the 4 disconnects power

Note the kill switch for this 2 cycle setup. Its connected to Magneto and to ground

 

[cclinefelter]

Yes, that is the kill switch
Need to know if you have a 2 cycle or 4 cycle motor. The 2 cycle grounds the magneto to kill the motor, the 4 disconnects power

Note the kill switch for this 2 cycle setup. Its connected to Magneto and to ground
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2 cycle. Sorry I knew they needed to be connected. Was wondering if it made a difference whether striped should be connected.

 

[alldodge]

Doesn't matter its a reg switch