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    Question 1993 90hp mercury out Ignition Switch color cable code

    Could some one help, motor is direct starting once I connect the battery, I have disconnected the ignition switch, problem persist! Need color coded switch connection:
    m,b,m,I,s,c

    colors:black, red, black/yellow,purple, yellow/red, yellow/black

    ?????

    any help would be appreciated!
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    Default Re: 1993 90hp mercury out Ignition Switch color cable code

    M- Black
    B- Red
    M- Black/yellow
    I- Purple
    S- Yellow/red
    C- Yellow/black

    If it is starting with all those wires disconnected then your starter solenoid is stuck closed (unless something on it is wired wrong) Replace it.
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    Default Re: 1993 90hp mercury out Ignition Switch color cable code

    Thank you Bhile, replaced starter solenoid and problem solve!!!!!

    Ready for the weekend!!!!!!!!!!! color code OK!!!!

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