Ignition Switch

[RVR_RCN]

Is this what you call a four position ignition switch? Boat was crapping out on me over the weekend definitely electrical, losing power (like shutting off) I think this is the culprit.

 

[RVR_RCN]

Is this what you call a four position ignition switch? Boat was crapping out on me over the weekend definitely electrical, losing power (like shutting off) I think this is the culprit.

I think it's a 3 position? Can anyone confirm.

Thanks, Rich

 

[240Hallett]

If it has an accessory position to the left I would call it a four position.

 

[RVR_RCN]

I can't recall ever turning it to the left, but I think it does. Do 3-position and 4-position switches have the same terminal configuration on the back?

 

[RVR_RCN]

In other words, if it is a 3 position and I wire a 4 position switch in, does that work

 

[RVR_RCN]

I'm thinking it's a 4 position because it has 4 terminals. When looking online the 3 position only has 3 terminals.

 

[Riverbottom]

Not sure what type of ignition you have. It would be rare, but do you have a magneto and not a distributor ?? There are three position four terminal ignition switches specifically for magneto ignitions.

 

[RVR_RCN]

No magneto. After looking at the pic closer, the terminals are labeled BAT, ACC, IGN & ST. So appears to be a 4 position

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

Some marine ignition switches have no option for an accessory (key to the left) a mag switch actually grounds out when the key is off,, typically no acc on these but they do exist. I run an accessory switch on my day cruiser so I can turn the bilge or blower on and not have fuel pump run. Choosing your ignition depends on how on how you run accessories etc. Have you checked for a loose connection? Turn the key on and see if your gauges move, could just be a loose wire. What type of boat?

3 position key will have 4 lugs, don't count the power lug. Where the 3 position has IGN/ACC together you can wire a 4 position to run acc without turning anything else on.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

It’s a little more work but worth it in the end imho. I did the newer style Merc ignition with the sexy key on my last boat. Post 32 is about that.

2006 Orion

Well just bought the boat and have tons of thoughts of doing more to the boat. So figured why not start my own thread and keep updating slowly as well use this one thread to ask questions in regards to help with my plans.

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[02HoWaRd26]

1:Off
2:Accessory
3:Ignition
4:Start

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[RVR_RCN]

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