1999 "EE" Evinrude 70HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787023, Page 100Get this manual
Remote Control Neutral Switch Resistance Test Disconnect key switch wire harness connector at engineConnect an ohmmeter between the redpurple and yellowred wires of the key switch connectorTurn key switch ON
With control handle in NEUTRAL, meter should show continuity With control handle in either FORWARD or REVERSE, meter should show no continuity
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Check wire harness and connectors for faultsIf none are found, replace control box switch
Stop Switch
Stop Switch Resistance Test
Disconnect key switch wire harness connector at engineConnect an ohmmeter between the blackyellow and blackwhite wires of the key switch connectorTurn key switch ON and OFF