I opened up the controls and found that the wire that activates the choke (which should be purple and white is just purple) is also connected to the horn which is the accessory and should have constant power. There’s a purple and white wire that seems to do nothing and when I turn the key I get...
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the way it was wired when i got it is linked above and thats when the solenoid would get super hot and wouldnt do anything. I corrected it to follow the sticker but when i do, the choke stays on permanently...
Hey guys. Im new to outboards so im going to give you all the details
i have a 1978 70hp 3 cyl evinrude model number 70873C. It has a electric choke with the second butterfly valve. The choke solenoid only has 2 wires, the purple-white and black wire. When i bought the motor the choke didnt...