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Check out the continuity of the kill switch circuit with a ohm meter.

(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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joereeves said:
Check out the continuity of the kill switch circuit with a ohm meter.

(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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tested and everything there works correctly
 
Did you replace the ignition switch with a proper OUTBOARD ignition switch?

Unlike an automotive or marine inboard switch, what an outboard ignition key does to kill the motor, is short the coil power wire to ground. If you have an open anywhere in the wire, or connections, then it won't happen. If you installed the wrong type of switch it also won't happen.

Both types of ignition switch are available for the OMC controls.
 
jasonmckinney said:
tested and everything there works correctly
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If you tested that circuit properly and the continuity exists as it should, try this.............

Make sure that a plain black wire leads from the powerpack to a powerhead ground.

Disconnect the Black/Yellow wire that leads from the engine's wiring harness to the powerpack.

Now, with the engine running, take the Black/Yellow wire that leads to the powerpack and ground it to the powerhead.

Use something insulated to do this as that Black/Yellow wire will make your eyes bulge, turn red and your hair stand on end! Quite a shocking experience.

Grounding that Black/Yellow wire from the powerpack should make the engine shut down. If it does not and you're sure the plain Black wire from the powerpack is grounded (clean & tight), the circuitry within the powerpack is faulty.
 
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