Ignition switch

[1SaintsFan]

I had to rebuild my helm. The existing ignition switch turned my motor over. I have a Johnson 88 special. The original switch came apart so I ordered a replacement. The post on the new switch all aligned with the original switch. I swapped one wire at a time. The new switch will not turn the motor over. I can jump the solenoid and the starter turns the motor. Does anyone have a suggestion on this?

 

[alldodge]

Check neutral safety switch in the throttle in the motor

 

[1SaintsFan]

Check neutral safety switch in the throttle in the motor

Will do

 

[Crosbyman]

wires oxydize and..some break ... make certain you see 12V on the S post at key START and 12V on the B post. .

if you have 12v on the S post at START and the neutral switch is OK trace the S wire back to the solenoid.

year hp and mdl of engine ??

 

[1SaintsFan]

wires oxydize and..some break ... make certain you see 12V on the S post at key START and 12V on the B post. .

if you have 12v on the S post at START and the neutral switch is OK trace the S wire back to the solenoid.

year hp and mdl of engine ??

It a Johnson 88 SPL 1988. I hooked up the natural safety switch this morning. I checked it to make sure it was working and it is. This other information you I just read should help. I won’t be able to try any of these till Tuesday. I’ll keep the tread posted.

 

[1SaintsFan]

I bro not have 12 volts at the B post or the S post on the on position. I have continuity on my battery wire which is red and purple to the bus bar on the motor.

 

[Crosbyman]

find out why you have no 12v on the B post of the switch. check fuse if any

 

[1SaintsFan]

find out why you have no 12v on the B post of the switch. check fuse if any

Okay I’m attending my meter to the neg. Battery post and reading the volts on the B post. Is this the correct way?

 

[alldodge]

Okay I’m attending my meter to the neg. Battery post and reading the volts on the B post. Is this the correct way?

Yes, that is correct way to measure

If no power after the connection then measure backwards toward the Bat until you find it again

 

[Crosbyman]

if you have a fat side connector take it apart clean it , twist it or wiggle it
to see if power suddenly shows up on the B post of the switch

probe female and/or male for power on the fatter red wire.. power comes from the fuse and goes t the switch B post you MUST have 12v from the fuse

 

[1SaintsFan]

Thanks everyone I finally figured it out. It was the fuse. Cranking over with ignition switch. Next is changing the water pump so I can get it running.