force 150 runs till you release key

[paddlin2much]

i have a 1992 force 150 that will run till you release the key from start mode.does anyone have any suggestions? we have changed the starter solenoid and this did not help. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

 

[further]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

Do you mean choke? or runs with the starter spinning? First step is to do a compression check.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

If no one has been fooling around with the wiring I would suspect a bad ignition switch.

 

[paddlin2much]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

it only runs with starter engaged. compression is good on all cylinders

 

[further]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

What are your compression readings. There should not be more than 15lb difference between cylinders. May also want to check your killswitch wiring and make sure you don't have any wires cut or snagged anywhere.

 

[Stachi]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

Sounds like a bad switch to me...thats the first thing I would check ...use an ohm meter and check continuity with key in on position. You will need to check wiring diagram to see which terminal on the back of the switch... also check for continuity from that terminal to the other end of the wire coming from it to engine. Hope this helps .

 

[moparman]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

I agree with Stiachi and Bhile, if this it something that has just started, take a look at the ignition switch , the pins inside the electrical part have probably burned up in the run position. Should be easy enough to check with a test light or logic probe to set you on the path to more boating/fishing. Post back with what you find as it might help some one else.MOPARMAN ROLL TIDE

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

Compression has nothing to do with your problem. Using your ohm meter connect one lead to the black/yellow lead on your switch box and the other lead to ground. With the key off you should have continuity. With the key on, you should read no continuity. If you do, replace the switch.

 

[Stachi]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

Compression has nothing to do with your problem. Using your ohm meter connect one lead to the black/yellow lead on your switch box and the other lead to ground. With the key off you should have continuity. With the key on, you should read no continuity. If you do, replace the switch.

bhile...I think you have that backwards bro...think about it....open circuit = no continuity...

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

bhile...I think you have that backwards bro...think about it....open circuit = no continuity...

I think I have it right. In the off position that wire is grounded. That is how you shut the motor off. In the run position it should be an open circuit with no continuity.

 

[Stachi]

Re: force 150 runs till you release key

Bhile , re-read your original reply , you just got mixed up ..it should read....in off position no continuity...key in on position should have continuity...didn't want the original poster to get confused...tight lines brother !