eplacement ignition Switch for mercury 125 O/B

[mtnriverdog]

Hey Everyone,
I have spent hours looking for a replacement ignition switch for my Mercury 125 O/B SN 0G281432. It is a 3 position push to choke with 6 terminals. The wires are coded M,M,A,B,C,S. I have found several with "I" as one of the options with no "A" I think I understand what each of the letters stands for, I just cant find a direct replacement. The boat is a SeaRay 175 Bow Rider O/B and the part number referenced in the manual is 427609. Any help would be appreciated. Maybe I am just over thinking this.

 

[GA_Boater]

Is the key switch in the remote control? If yes, what remote?

"A" is Accessory to power gauges like tachs. "I" would be Ignition and may work to power gauges - It depends on the internal contacts.

 

[mtnriverdog]

The switch is located in the panel with all the gauges. The original has the Accessory terminal but no Ignition terminal. Apologies if I didn't answer about remote control,Is the that the throttle and trim control?

 

[GA_Boater]

What's wrong with the old switch?

Remote is the shift/throttle.

 

[mtnriverdog]

The old switch hangs up and keeps the starter pinion gear engaged. I have to manually move the key back to run position which means half the time i turn it off. The worst part was that my wife doesn't catch it and she burned a starter up. You have me thinking that maybe I could lube it with dielectric grease or lithium grease to keep it from sticking?