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ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION
REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH TESTS
REMOTE CONTROL
SWITCH TESTS
Key Switch Test
Refer to Wiring Diagrams at back of manual.
Use an ohmmeter or a continuity light to test key
switch operation. Replace switch if results are
incorrect with any of the following tests.
IMPORTANT:
Disconnect battery and key
switch wiring before proceeding with the following
tests.
Stop/Ground Terminals (M) – Connect meter
between the two “M” terminals. Meter must indi-
cate NO continuity at START or ON.
Turn key switch OFF. Meter must indicate continu-
ity.
Accessory Terminal (A) – Make sure the key
switch is OFF. Connect the ohmmeter or continu-
ity light between terminals “B” (battery) and “A”
(accessory) of key switch. Meter must indicate NO
continuity.
Turn switch ON. Meter must indicate continuity.
Turn key switch to START. Meter must continue to
indicate continuity.
Starter Terminal (S) – Hold key switch at START.
Connect meter between terminal “B” and terminal
“S.” Meter should indicate continuity.
IMPORTANT:
The choke function or terminal
“C” of the key switch is NOT used.
Neutral Start Circuit Test
Use an ohmmeter or continuity light to test the
continuity of the circuit while positioning the
remote control in NEUTRAL, FORWARD, and
REVERSE.
IMPORTANT:
Turn propeller shaft or disconnect
shift cable to allow proper remote control shift
action while outboard is not running. Disconnect
the instrument harness connector from the key
switch harness connector.
Make sure the remote control handle is in NEU-
TRAL. Connect meter between terminal 5
(red/purple wire) and terminal 2 (yellow/red wire).
Turn the key switch to START. Meter must indicate
continuity.
Move the remote control handle to FORWARD
and turn the key switch to START. Meter must
NOT indicate continuity.
Move the remote control handle to REVERSE and
turn the key switch to START. Meter must NOT
indicate continuity.
IMPORTANT:
Reconnect shift cable and instru-
ment harness connector to key switch harness
connector.
1. OFF
2. ON
3. START
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1 2 3
1. Key switch harness connector
2. Neutral start switch
3. Key switch
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1 3 2