Splicing kill switch wires

[Platypus E65]

I've got a 1997 J55RSLC that had it's tiller handle kill switch wires cut. Would it be alright if I splice them until I order a new one? If I can splice them do the wires need to be connect specifically e.g. wire A to wire A? The wires afaik are not color coded.
TIA

 

[Beek14]

Re: Splicing kill switch wires

There's only two wires correct?

 

[Platypus E65]

Re: Splicing kill switch wires

There's only two wires correct?

Correct.

 

[Daviet]

Re: Splicing kill switch wires

If I am thinking correctly, you don't want to splice them togeather or your engine woun't start.

 

[rtek816]

Re: Splicing kill switch wires

Splice them. Your kill switch will work again.

 

[Xcusme]

Re: Splicing kill switch wires

Hmmm...if the two wires were cut, it points to the fact that there was a problem, the emergency kill switch MAY have been the problem. You can meter the two wires going to the switch (towards the handle), for Normally Open . If should show a Closure when you press it.
If the readings are as indicated , you can hook it up. If they AREN'T, then a new switch is needed.

 

[rtek816]

Re: Splicing kill switch wires

OP did'nt specify how/why the wires were cut. My bad, the switch may be bad. Hook them up and see if it works or won't start. 2-wires cut= 4 wires, one from switch to engine, the other from switch to engine. Doesn't matter which one. Doesn't start or shutoff? Buy a switch.

 

[Platypus E65]

Re: Splicing kill switch wires

Thanks everyone. I spliced the wires and everything is working fine so far.