Ignition switch

[hjbutler]

Hello everyone! On my 1994 Adventure 20 the ignition switch has broken. The plastic threaded tube separated from the body of the switch, rendering it very awkward to use. (Have to hold the back of the switch while turning.) Does anyone know the correct replacement part for this? It seems to have more wires than the usual 6. It's a push-to-choke unit.

 

[seasick]

It depends on your motor, not the hull. Do you have a 704 type of control?

Assuming Yamaha motor, it would be something like one of these

Amazon.com : yamaha key switch outboard

Maybe this one. You have to compare the connections and connectors

Amazon.com: KALANBAY Ignition Key Switch for Yamaha Outboard Motors Remote Control Box 703-82510-43-00 703-82510-42-00 703-82510-11-00 Key Starter Switch 3-Position Off-Run-Start : Automotive

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[hjbutler]

Sorry, I forgot to say it has Mercury motor and controls; 200 HP. 1994.

 

[seasick]

OK, do the same search but for Mercury

These parts are fairly common ( or were before the parts shortages). If you go to a marine supply store, they will have one or will order one. Note that genuine Mercury parts like Yami parts will cost more than other makes

 

[Fishtales]

Touch base with SIM Yamaha (advertiser on this site). I’m sure he can get it sorted for you.

 

[hjbutler]

There are a lot of switches that look compatible, but have to find out how to deal with 10 (yes ten!) leads from the current switch and what the wire codes mean. Newer switches have fewer wires.

 

[Chessie246G]

Another option is Great Lakes Skipper.

 

[Halfhitch]

There are a lot of switches that look compatible, but have to find out how to deal with 10 (yes ten!) leads from the current switch and what the wire codes mean. Newer switches have fewer wires.

Just because there are 10 wires going to the switch doesn't mean there has to be 10 terminals on the switch. There may be multiple wires on a single terminal. Do you have the original switch? If so, buy one just like it.

 

[seasick]

Hopefully you took notes or pictures of what was connect to what. If not you will need a rigging diagram for your setup, If you get very lucky, all the colors will match up.

 

[Halfhitch]

This guy will be of help in finding stuff for your motor and troubleshooting.
https://maxrules.com/fixmercwiringcodes.html

Here is a diagram of the back of your switch, most likely.

 

[hjbutler]

I am contacting Max about it. Thanks.