Please Help-Needed diagram for ign switch

[astroglass_81]

I want to see if someone can give me some info on a wiring diagram for a Mercury Ignition Switch Part# 87-88107A5. The original switch has terminal markings, new switch is molded in plastic, and I cant tell which terminals the molded wires come from. They are color coded, but the wires in the control are kinda faded. Also the sheet that came with switch says "Note: Not all ignition wires will be used in all applications -one RED and one Black are not utilized in the Commander Remote Control. Tape back unused wires to prevent accidental shorts" I dont have a clue what model remote this one is, but I want to install this switch correctly so I wont get the wiring messed up. And, does anyone know about the butt connectors that came with this switch. Paper says they are a low temp solder that melts with a heat gun. I need help please. Thanks in advance

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Please Help-Needed diagram for ign switch

If its an old black box...the wiring (insulation) is junk..(fabric...)....best a newer good shape off ebay...or a total rewire on a new switch..
I have somewhere a diagram on colors, etc, but what color the box?

 

[astroglass_81]

Re: Please Help-Needed diagram for ign switch

Wires are not fabric. Just a lil faded. Plus the fact I'm color blind. If the blasted replacement switch was terminal identified like original, I might not have a problem. Here's a control that looks like the one I have. Ignition switch is a push to choke. Also I need to find out if I use all wires or not. There are no numbers in this control, so I don't know what model it is. There is a partial date stamp on the inside "198?" Motor made in 1980, sold as a 1981.

 

[astroglass_81]

Re: Please Help-Needed diagram for ign switch

I want to see if someone can give me some info on a wiring diagram for a Mercury Ignition Switch Part# 87-88107A5. The original switch has terminal markings, new switch is molded in plastic, and I cant tell which terminals the molded wires come from. They are color coded, but the wires in the control are kinda faded. Also the sheet that came with switch says "Note: Not all ignition wires will be used in all applications -one RED and one Black are not utilized in the Commander Remote Control. Tape back unused wires to prevent accidental shorts" I dont have a clue what model remote this one is, but I want to install this switch correctly so I wont get the wiring messed up. And, does anyone know about the butt connectors that came with this switch. Paper says they are a low temp solder that melts with a heat gun. I need help please. Thanks in advance

Switch Kit Part# 87-88107A5 Includes:

1-Ignition Switch Part# 87-88107A4 & 10-Butt Connectors Part# 86-830865

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Please Help-Needed diagram for ign switch

Wires are not fabric. Just a lil faded. Plus the fact I'm color blind. If the blasted replacement switch was terminal identified like original, I might not have a problem. Here's a control that looks like the one I have. Ignition switch is a push to choke. Also I need to find out if I use all wires or not. There are no numbers in this control, so I don't know what model it is. There is a partial date stamp on the inside "198?" Motor made in 1980, sold as a 1981.

OK, newer box, so I can't help here...