No spark 1985 Johnson 150

[jasoncooperpcola]

Just tried unplugging the main harness, it didn't crank. I will try it again just to see if it has spark. Also i will check the bumblebee wire.

[jasoncooperpcola]

It was the bumblebee wire! Disconnected it from the ignition, and hit the key, fired right up. Then i realized during my moment of "awe" i never turned the water on. Dove off the side and turned the water on. Hopefully didn't mess the pump up. It ran for about 15 seconds without water. Now where do i go from here.

[tsubaki]

At least it ain't power packs or worst.
You gonna have to help me.
What the hell is the bumblebee wire?

[jasoncooperpcola]

The black and yellow wire is the bumble bee wire. I don't know why i chose that name for it. I guess i thought it would be easier to type than black and yellow.

[tsubaki]

Pay attention to what spare was saying and go through the wiring diagrams.
Let us know what you find, it sounds like wrong wire on wrong terminal.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I checked the wiring diagrams online and on the link. Everything matches up. If i disconnect the ground or the black/yellow (bumblebee) wire the motor will run. The only way to shut it off is to reconnect the wire i disconnected.

Could it be the ignition switch?

That's what i am leaning towards right now but don't want to spend money on an ignition switch till i am 100% sure its the culprit.

[tsubaki]

Do it, it's a cheap answer to rule that out.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Well i think i finally broke the electrical curse of my Johnson. A new ignition switch and a jumper around the harness due to a bad connection and she's working like she's supposed to. Also went ahead and moved the ignition switch to the dash. Now i just have to get used to turning the key up there rather than behind me on the remote control.