1978 Johnson 115 Electric Choke

[phx5kegsman]

Hello, the new remote control (BRP5006180) that I installed doesn't appear to have a way to operate the motor's electric choke. On the old controller you'd push the key in to operate the choke. Would it be possible to wire the choke to a toggle or momentary switch? ANY ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[racerone]

It states that this control has an ignition switch that you push in to prime.

 

[phx5kegsman]

Well, then it must be the wiring. This was a real PITA to wire up to my old motor. I suppose the primer could be bad. There is only one wire (purple/white) to it. Will it hurt the solenoid to put battery voltage to it to test? The factory manual only covers adjustment. Thanks!

 

[racerone]

???------There is one wire going to the choke solenoid.----Use a jumper wire and put 12 volts to the solenoid.-----It should click and pull the choke on.---Also make sure that choke is not in the fully on ( manual lever ) position now.

 

[phx5kegsman]

I put 12V to the coke solenoid and it worked. Then I unplugged the wiring harness from the remote control, put 12v to the connector pin purple/white wire, and the choke solenoid actuated. plugged the remote control in and pushed ignition key in.....nothing! Also not working: warning horn. Any thoughts?

 

[tphoyt]

Test your switch. If it checks out look for a blown fuse or damaged wires.

 

[racerone]

Check fuse.