1989 25 hp Mercury no spark

[MK1560]

Hi all,

I inherited a 1989 merc 25 HP. There was no spark when pulling or electric starting. I realized the throttle kill switch was compressed so I bypassed the kill switch on the CDI switch box and bingo I had spark. I then removed the throttle handle and cleaned the throttle kill. Now everything reads right on the multimeter, but no spark. I tested the side kill switch and that is working as well. I tried bypassing the kill switch again, no spark now.

When trying to start on one occasion, the electric start held in wide open position for about 5 seconds after releasing the start button before I disconnected the battery. I’m not sure what to do at this point. Any thoughts on where to go from here?

 

[flyingscott]

Did you just pull the plug that has both kill switches attached to it.

 

[MK1560]

Did you just pull the plug that has both kill switches attached to it.

Yes

 

[MK1560]

Yes

Is it possible that my motor isn’t finding neutral after I pulled the throttle arm off?

 

[racerone]

Neutral safety switch has to do with cranking of the starter.-----The kill switch has to do with spark.

 

[MK1560]

Neutral safety switch has to do with cranking of the starter.-----The kill switch has to do with spark.

Yep, checked that and realized not a possible issue. I’m at a loss. I have a feeling it’s the cdi switch. Am I off? I checked the connections to the stator and trigger and they register fine.