97 Evinrude 90HP control box problems

sbump52

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I suspect my ignition switch is bad and need to check it. Motor won't start, has no spark but will turn over fine. Can't find any reason for no spark and suspect the ignition switch since the no shift thing happened at the same time. And the switch had gotten touchy, It would kill the motor if you just bumped it. Also can't shift into forward or reverse. Looking for tips, things not to do and some insight into this box. Have heard horror stories of springs shooting out and can't get back together.
 

jakedaawg

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Disconnect the 5 pin amphenol connector at yhe powerr pack. Jump all the wires that are not blk/yel, leaving the blk/yel open. Do you have spark now? If so then it is time to worry about the switch. If not you have other issues.

You oght to pm a mod and get this moved to the J/E section.
 

sbump52

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How to reinstall control box after removal and the nuts fall down where you can't reach them?
 

sbump52

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Never mind, figured it out. Needed to be contortionist but got it done with a couple of new nuts and lock washers.
 
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