Kill switch install help needed
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Topic: Kill switch install help needed
Posted By: brittcrowell
Subject: Kill switch install help needed
Date Posted: June-24-2008 at 9:02pm
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So I moved to a state where I have to have a kill switch on my '93 Nautique. I went and bought one at the local marine dealer. Never installed it last year and thought I might this year so I don’t get a ticket for it. My wifes boss got a $250 for not wearing his last year while cruising around at a wide open idle. I don’t need any extra trouble!
I've since lost the instructions, but they only said some thing about a blue wire in a Merc application anyway. Did a search here but couldn't find anything so far. The switch I got is Saf-T-Stop: http://tinyurl.com/5shj4j - http://tinyurl.com/5shj4j So what’s the best way to wire this little bugger up? Thanks Britt |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-25-2008 at 7:39am
Here's Tims (TRbeng) wiring diagram. I thought that he had shown the location of the kill switch but it's not on this one. It should be wired into the purple wire that feeds the ignition.
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Posted By: brittcrowell
Date Posted: June-25-2008 at 10:01pm
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Thanks for the diagram Pete.
I did try and install the switch last year. I just put in in line with the ignition breaker (the power to everything one). Then I found out the the switch is closed when in the down position and open in the up position. I thought that maybe the switch was installed backwards, but just assumed I didn't know what I was doing. Now it sounds like the switch might be installed upside down in the Saf-T-Stop housing. Britt |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-25-2008 at 11:01pm
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Britt, test the switch with a ohm meter to make sure you know the on and off positions. If you don't have a ohm meter, a test light on the load side of the switch will tell you. Get a cheap volt ohm meter. They are $20 to $30. Handy tool to have around the boat, house or car. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |