1978 35hp evinrude ignition wiring

[stormy5166]

I hope someone can help. I need to know where the wires go on my ignition unit. I only have five wires, purple, black, red, black/yellow and yellow. There are six pins on the unit and I don't know which one is not used.

 

[Will Bark]

Re: 1978 35hp evinrude ignition wiring

Find the model # on the transom bracket and post that so the gurus can help you.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1978 35hp evinrude ignition wiring

When you say ignition unit, are you talking about your ignition switch ??

 

[F_R]

Re: 1978 35hp evinrude ignition wiring

If you mean the ignition switch, they are as follows:

Black = M
Black/yellow = other M
Purple = A
Yellow with red stripe = S
Red with purple stripe = B

EDIT: Corrections made. I was looking at the wrong diagram. Sorry

 

[stormy5166]

Re: 1978 35hp evinrude ignition wiring

Find the model # on the transom bracket and post that so the gurus can help you.

thanks the engine is a 35853r if that will help

 

[stormy5166]

Re: 1978 35hp evinrude ignition wiring

When you say ignition unit, are you talking about your ignition switch ??

Yes sorry it is the switch

 

[stormy5166]

Re: 1978 35hp evinrude ignition wiring

hi thanks for yr help i wired up as you said it starts the engine ok but wont turn it off any ideas

 

[likitvi]

Re: 1978 35hp evinrude ignition wiring

hi thanks for yr help i wired up as you said it starts the engine ok but wont turn it off any ideas

Ensure that you have a connection between the black and yellow-black wires when the key is in off-position. The key switch should connect the both M terminals in the off position.