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Ignition switch question

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On my 1989-90 70 HP, does the ignition switch ground the ignition wire from the CDI pack when in the OFF position and leave it open in the ON position? I'm having to build a control switch panel for ignition, start and choke. I want to be very careful I don't damage the CDI pack.
Thanks.
 
With the key in the OFF position, the ignition circuit is grounded between the two "M" terminals.

(Ignition Kill Circuit)
(J. Reeves)

A Black wire (ground) should lead from the powerhead to the powerpack. There will also be a Black/Yellow wire leading from the powerpack to a raised "M" terminal of the ignition switch. To complete the circuit, there will be a Black wire from the other "M" terminal of the ignition switch to ground.

When the key is in the OFF position = The two "M" terminals are connected,. effectively shorting/killing the ignition.

When the key in ON position = The two "M" terminals are not connected and the ignition is engaged.
 
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