Mercury Ignition Switch

Post by **Flipper** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:25 pm

My ignition switch for my merc is starting to go wonky. The starter position only works if it's wiggled really hard and in a difficult way. Got caught out in the storm yesterday friggin around with it.
Is this something I can clean or should I just buy a new switch?
It's 12 years old and gets used a fair bit.
Thanks in advance,
Marc

Post by **cprince** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:42 pm

If you are certain that it is the switch... and a new one is not too much $... get er done!

Otherwise if you have the time and inclination... take apart the switch and try to rebuild it.

Even if you do replace it... take the old one apart and see if you can rebuild it, that way you have a replacement ready.

If you are lucky, you might have to only redo the connections.

Good luck!

Craig

Post by **Raminator** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:10 pm

call dave at aim outboard recyclers,and find out which control box model you have,he has tons of used parts,or can order you a new switch.831-1246

Post by **Flipper** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:16 pm

Thanks Raminator. Is he located out our way or is he east of Ottawa?

Post by **Mick** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:32 pm

in before Daner

call Laurentian Marine

Post by **Raminator** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:18 pm

he's on carp rd. north of the 417,

Post by **Raminator** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:41 am

Forgot to mention he is closed this Friday,gone racing in so. Ont. For the wknd. Back Monday.

Post by **Raminator** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:42 am

Forgot to mention he is closed this Friday,gone racing in so. Ont. For the wknd. Back Monday.

Post by **Raminator** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:42 am

Forgot to mention he is closed this Friday,gone racing in so. Ont. For the wknd. Back Monday.

Post by **Raminator** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:42 am

Forgot to mention he is closed this Friday,gone racing in so. Ont. For the wknd. Back Monday.