WIRING A MERCURY 25 (2001 S STROKE)

[frobotz]

I have my controls ordered and now its time fro the electrical. I am looking fro an explanation for the 8 wire plug on the motor so I can wire up a key switch for cutoff and starting. Would help to know what all 8 pins do and how they should be wired. Thanks in advance fro any help.

 

[wrench 3]

Go to http://boatinfo.no/lib/mercury/manuals/20jet-20-25.html#/126 go to page 127 you should find what you want close to there.

 

[frobotz]

Wow that's confusing. Just trying to figure out how to wire an ignition switch and tach.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... The control's whip should just plug into the motor, 'n have it's own keyswitch,....

The tach will run off the 3 pin plug on the controller,....

 

[wrench 3]

Maybe we need to know what controls your going to use?

 

[frobotz]

I don't have a whip, I am using universal side mount control for my center console. Its a Sl3 I bought off line. I got the cables and the control in today. I will have to run my own ignition switch wiring and kill switch. Just trying to understand the kill switch wire for now. Does it need a ground to shut to motor off or 12 volts, I assume its a ground it needs. Planning on running the boat tomorrow after I get the control and cables installed.

 

[wrench 3]

The kill switch grounds the black and yellow wire.

 

[frobotz]

Awesome, thanks, I just wanted to make sure first.