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Push to start
- ataylor233
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- Midnightsun
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Re: Push to start
I used a combination of a momentary for start and latching for ignition push buttons. Works great back then and still does today.
- ataylor233
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Re: Push to start
Midnightsun wrote:Source of the post Did exactly that on my previous boat. Most boat ignitions are as simple as they get, only 3 wires. Connect the ignition wire to hot and simply touch the starter to hot until it starts, once going you unhook the start wire and you are golden. Piece of cake.
I used a combination of a momentary for start and latching for ignition push buttons. Works great back then and still does today.
Awesome so what do you mean unhook the start wire¿ Wouldn't The switch release when you let go can't wait to work on this.
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- ataylor233
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Midnightsun wrote:Source of the post The switches do all the work, no need to unhook anything. I was referring to the functioning of them as if you were hot wiring a boat without switches.
So how do you turn the engines off?
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- ataylor233
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Re: Push to start
Viper wrote:Source of the post You need an on/off switch. Either pushbutton, toggle, or rocker to turn the ignition circuit on or off. You also need a momentary on switch such as pushbutton, toggle, or rocker for the start circuit. Switch the ignition circuit on, then activate the momentary start switch. When the engine starts, let go of the switch. To stop the engine, turn off the ignition switch. Clear as mud?
lol ok i got it a toggle switch is what i was thinking at the start. but ok i i will map it out and order the start Buttons Thank you .
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Re: Push to start
I guess my wording threw you off. A latching switch is an ON/Off switch which is what turns the ignition on and keeps it on. When you turn it off it will turn off the engine since you cut the ignition source.
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- Midnightsun
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Re: Push to start
If anyone feels that keys will prevent theft on a boat think again, the circuit is so simple anyone with minimal electrical knowhow can hot wire a boat in minutes. The newer boats and outboards are getting rather complex though.
2 jumper wires and access to the rear of the switch and I will have her started faster than you can pull the keys out of your pocket and use them.
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