wiring harness?

maagee79

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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I am attempting to convert my keys to a on off rocker switch with a momentary start rocker switch. I have everything installed lights work and everything when I turn the on off switch on but when I try to start it doesn't start and the negative battery terminal got real hot. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I am under the impression that the orange wire isn't used for anything is that correct? I have it hooked up to a negative post is that right? I hope I can get this figured out today so I can be on the water tomorrow. Thanks

this might help its a 1975 150hp incline mercury.
 

NYBo

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Re: wiring harness?

Sounds like you somehow wired in a dead short to the starter.:eek:

What does this orange wire connect to at the other end?
 

maagee79

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Re: wiring harness?

Idk there is not an orange wire leaving the harness in the motor.
 
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