1995 Kawasaki jet ski switch problems

[npd4432]

Just picked up a 1995 Kawasaki Jetski 750. The orange on/off ignition switch seems to be on the blink. It will not turn off the ski, will crank and not start in the on or off position. It seems I need a new switch, but my question is there are four wires going to the switch a black, white red w/stripe red wo/stripe. Which of these wires can I tie together to be on the water until my new switch arrives. Thanks.

 

[Rob454]

Re: 1995 Kawasaki jet ski switch problems

It seems I need a new switch, but my question is there are four wires going to the switch a black, white red w/stripe red wo/stripe. Which of these wires can I tie together to be on the water until my new switch arrives. Thanks.

Wait for your new switch. You wont be able to turn the ski off manually or if you fall off. the switch is basically your key. Youll be able to start it but you wont be able to shut it off. . Does yours have the lanyard or no?
Rob

 

[npd4432]

Re: 1995 Kawasaki jet ski switch problems

Yes it does have the lanyard which would kill the motor if I can jumper the switch, so not being able to shut it down will not be a problem.

 

[Rob454]

Re: 1995 Kawasaki jet ski switch problems

The problem is the lanyard works off in conjunction with the stop switch. so if you bypass the stop switch youre also bypassing the lanyard.
Rob

 

[npd4432]

Re: 1995 Kawasaki jet ski switch problems

gotcha, $150.00 and a new switch later.

 

[Rob454]

Re: 1995 Kawasaki jet ski switch problems

gotcha, $150.00 and a new switch later.

Damn dude. next time call around a coupel of shops in the area you live. usually they have switches from skis sittin in a box. Too bad you didnt post a few weeks back I jsut threw out a bunch of them cause I got tired of looking at them
Rob

 

[npd4432]

Re: 1995 Kawasaki jet ski switch problems

The marinas and service within about a 50 mile radius of where I live (Wilkes-Barre area of PA) stinks. The only real place to go for good overall service is in the Lake Wallenpaupack area which is about a hour and a half from my house. The old school boat dealer rudeness from the only guy working in the place whose dutys range from repairing the boats, selling parts and cleaning the bathroom is what you deal with here. The only good place to get information and parts is here, without spending my whole day driving and dealing with morons.