Kill switch

Discussion in 'Outboard Maintenance' started by simpleman, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. Apr 11, 2009 #1
    simpleman

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    Thanks if you can help. I bought a used gheenoe with a 15 hp johnson 2001. The previous owner had a tie wrap around the kill switch. I purchased a new lanyard, but it does not kill the engine. How should I trouble shoot this. Thanks if you can help!
     
    simpleman, Apr 11, 2009
    simpleman, Apr 11, 2009
  3. Apr 11, 2009 #2
    Brett

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    If you press on the kill switch does it stop the engine?
    If not you may have a bad connection or need a new switch.

    http://www.crowleymarine.com/brp_parts/diagrams/37992.cfm

    part number 16

    Looks to be an 85 dollar part
     
    Brett, Apr 11, 2009
    Brett, Apr 11, 2009

  5. Apr 11, 2009 #3
    Taterides

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    Check that the back side of the switch is still properly wired. It could be possible it was bypassed. Worse case a new generic switch is around $11.99 and up.

    http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/KillSwitches.htm
     
    Taterides, Apr 11, 2009
    Taterides, Apr 11, 2009
  6. May 11, 2009 #4
    simpleman

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    Thanks, I'll let you know how it works out.
     
    simpleman, May 11, 2009
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  7. May 11, 2009 #5
    iMacattack

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    Please wear a kill switch!
     
    iMacattack, May 11, 2009
    iMacattack, May 11, 2009
  8. May 14, 2009 #6
    snooknreds2

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    yes I would like to purchase one kill switch to go please :eek:
     
    snooknreds2, May 14, 2009
    snooknreds2, May 14, 2009