1995 Mariner 90. No spark.........HELP QUICK

[usaok2]

I have a few days to figure out what the problem is before I leave town. Any help would be much appreciated. I don't know a whole lot about these outboards so laymans terms please.<br /><br />Alright, I have a Mariner 90hp 3cyl outboard that I believe is from 1995 or somewhere around there. It is not getting any spark on any of the 3 plugs. This boat was sitting all winter up here in alaska and the switch box (oem:18495A10) appears like it seperated during the winter ie. not fully sealed anymore.<br /><br />I think this is probably the problem but i don't know much about these things. I am guessing all 3 coils didn't go out at the same time. <br /><br />Is there anything else I should check? Any tests that will tell me if it is the switch box or not that is busted? <br /><br />Again, thanks in advance for any help. In kind of a bind here.<br /><br />-usaok2

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: 1995 Mariner 90. No spark.........HELP QUICK

Probably checked this already but what about the kill switch ? Could it have been set to the OFF position ?

 

[usaok2]

Re: 1995 Mariner 90. No spark.........HELP QUICK

I don't know if there is a kill switch on this model. I can't find one anyways.<br /><br />It uses a key to start it remotely.<br /><br />I talked with someone today who said it might not be the switch box.<br /><br />Noone knows anything out there?

 

[danie]

Re: 1995 Mariner 90. No spark.........HELP QUICK

Your model must have a kill switch.<br />Look again.

 

[usaok2]

Re: 1995 Mariner 90. No spark.........HELP QUICK

where would it be?

 

[usaok2]

Re: 1995 Mariner 90. No spark.........HELP QUICK

can someone tell me the different parts of the ignition system that I should check?

 

[clove]

Re: 1995 Mariner 90. No spark.........HELP QUICK

Check the following(not necessarily in this order). Please reference a good manual for the specific tests to perform on your engine.<br />1.) Mercury Switch(round canister near the switchbox) has a black/yellow wire. It's function is to kill the ignition when the engine is titled above a certain angle. <br /><br />2.) Stator<br />3.) Trigger<br />4.) Coils<br /><br />If all test good than your switch box is most likely at fault.<br /><br />Let us know how it goes and good luck!

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: 1995 Mariner 90. No spark.........HELP QUICK

Your motor must have a kill switch. Everything made in the last 15years at least has one. If your motor is console operated then the kill switch is usually incorporated in the throttle/shift control. In some cases the kill switch is dash mounted. Give more details.