1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 68Get this manual
To bypass CDM with failed stator voltage return path, install the DVA adaptor harness (to allow easy access to the wire connectors) and using the test jumper PN 91818812A1 (or equavilant) connect the stator charge wire to the CDM ground leadThis will allow the remaining CDM to function correctlyS N
NOTE 1: This test will work oncylinder engines, however the number of CDM's (cylinders) that function correctly will varyNOTE 2: It is possible to ground one of the stator leads to ground (bypassing the CDM and harness)Do Not damage the wire connector by clamping the connector to ground with boltb