Johnson control question

phantoms

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I just got a used Johnson Control Box to power a 89 100HP Johnson engine. It included the key, but the key does not turn with the controls in any position. Do these control boxes require power before the key switch works?
 

REELSPORT

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Re: Johnson control question

Nope dont think so it should turn on without any power to it. Try spraying a little wd-40 into key hole and work key back & forth. good luck
 

Silvertip

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Re: Johnson control question

It may be its the wrong key. There may be a number on the housing of the switch. The dealer can provide the correct key. Otherwise the switch can be replaced. They aren't terribly expensive.
 

phantoms

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Re: Johnson control question

Thanks guys, it's defenitly the wrong key.
 

mikeyzx2

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Re: Johnson control question

who in the world would put the wrong key on a set of controls? guess they thought it would be a quick fix
 
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