Engine won't shut-off

[tpw99]

I have a 1989 60 hp Johnson. Just replaced the stator (from Iboats). While both wiring plugs were the same 5 prong; the old plug had 5 wires going in; 4 from the stator and one other from another direction. The new stator (which I know is the correct one) had the same plug with the 4 stator wires and a place for the 5th. rather than cutting the 5th wire off the old plug( which was short & in an akward location and trying to attach it to the new plug i cut the 4 wires off the new stator and spliced them into the wires going into the old plug. Same color wires and plenty of room to do it. The engine runs fine it just won't shut off; take out the key, even pull the kill switch, won't stop.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Engine won't shut-off

the kill circuit is the black/yellow wire coming off the powerpack. When connected to ground, it shortcircuits the ignition, shutting off spark.

Somewhere along the line, the black/yellow wire has developed an open circuit fault - could be broke wire inside the insulation.

 

[aprilrose]

Re: Engine won't shut-off

the kill circuit is the black/yellow wire coming off the powerpack. When connected to ground, it shortcircuits the ignition, shutting off spark.

Somewhere along the line, the black/yellow wire has developed an open circuit fault - could be broke wire inside the insulation.

found this on forum 7/08,got similar problem with 25hp electric start and choke johnson 1983 had my controller apart to replace throttle cable ,put back together now won't shut off with key,any ideas on how to trouble shoot? happened only after having controller apaart 1-2 times. thanks for any help

 

[jtexas]

Re: Engine won't shut-off

sure, the keyswitch should test positive for continuity between the two "M" terminals, in the "off" position only. Make sure the black/yellow and black wires are on there good. Beyond that, it's just a matter of tracking down an open circuit fault. Multimeter is an invaluable tool for this sort of thing.