Re: Wires came off of choke switch 1975 Johnson 50 HP
The choke switch has three holes to receive wires. The hokes are marked A, C and possibly B in the middle of A and C. The B hole had part of a grey wire sticking out of it. The other holes are empty. I've been trying to get my choke to work without having to take the motor lid off each time and do it manually. During troubleshooting, I tested the solenoid first to see if it worked. I applied ground to the engine frame, and power to the purple/yellow connector at the terminal on the motor. I was able to activate the solenoid on demand. I then took apart the remote control and found the choke switch (mounted right under the key ignition switch) had no wires attached to it. My owners manual says to hold the switch while turning the key, and then releasing it when the motor starts. So I've been trying to figure out the wiring. I have three wires not connected to anything: white(grey), purple, and black. The choke switch doesn't really appear to be a switch at all since nothing moves on it (no knob to move at all. just stiff rubber).
This is why I mentioned that the choke acts like all it needs is a momentary switch that returns to off when released. But the momentary switch I bought from an auto parts store only has two poles, and there are three loose wires as mentioned. Putting the old switch back in place is not an option.
Today I tried to figure what the wires do. I know the black is ground, and the purple must send power to the solenoid somehow but I can't figure it out. I tried a few combinations and kicked the motor with the key pushed in to see if the choke solenoid moved. It did not. Now I think I crossed some wires and possibly fried something since the ignition no longer does anything and the motor doesn't kick at all. I checked the battery, and it had 1/3 power left so I have it charging now. I'm hoping it's a temporary thing with the battery, and not something else. Reality tells me otherwise though. I'm probably taking the whole thing to the shop to pay for my crime of trying to fix it myself.