Ignition switch replacement help!

[Jlc2ay]

I have a 2000 bass tracker. I broke the ignition switch and decided to order a new one from boats (off-on-start, 6 prong). The old switch would still try to start, but it skipped the onposition and went straight to start( what I broke).

The old switch had the following labels: A, B, S, C, M, M; new switch has: I, B, S, C, M, M(I think also has an in front so AM)

I don't know where to put the A. Also, I feel like I've tried just about every combination, but I wouldn't do anythin at all. Put the old switch back on, an I won't attempt to start at all now. Could I have pulled on a wire to hard and it not make a connection to it's connector now? Which would cause no power at all, battery? I'm not sure what to try next. I am hoping to have the boat back in the water soon for a tournament. Thanks in advance for replies.

 

[Jlc2ay]

Re: Ignition switch replacement help!

I meant the m also has an a so I guess would be AM. The switch is from boats. I tried editing but wouldn't let me on iPhone. Thanks.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Ignition switch replacement help!

"I" (ignitiion) is the same as the "A" (accessory) connection. Very poor selection of identification since "I" typically means power to the ignition on an I/O. If you are getting no response then you have the red +12 volt cable from the battery connected wrong. It must go to the "B" terminal on the switch. Use a test light or meter to see if there is power on that wire. If not, during your trial and error wiring you probably blew the fuse at the engine.

 

[Jlc2ay]

Re: Ignition switch replacement help!

"I" (ignitiion) is the same as the "A" (accessory) connection. Very poor selection of identification since "I" typically means power to the ignition on an I/O. If you are getting no response then you have the red +12 volt cable from the battery connected wrong. It must go to the "B" terminal on the switch. Use a test light or meter to see if there is power on that wire. If not, during your trial and error wiring you probably blew the fuse at the engine.

Thanks for response. I figured it out over the weekend. For future reference, I found that a fuse for my solenoid had blown. It was accessible by removing the cowl on the motor ( was not under dash).