Alpha Cutout Switch NOT Working
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Alpha Cutout Switch NOT Working
I have searched and I am more confused. Can someone who knows firsthand how the ALPHA micro switch cutout works and wired. I have read it works off the – side of coil then read works off the + side of coil. I would like to get this fixed before I put the boat in storage this weekend. I don’t know if we got it wired correctly, that is why I am asking. When you put the boat in neutral you have to turn the engine off to disengage the drive then start it backup real quick. Makes docking a real fun job.
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In a word, NO. On the switch the Black wire goes to ground and the Gray wire goes to Neg. (-) coil. Actually the Grey wire on switch changes to White-Green at terminal block then is tied to Gray going to the Neg (-) coil terminal. This pulls the Neg coil to hard ground rendering coil output to null when activated. Hope this helps.
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In a word, NO. On the switch the Black wire goes to ground and the Gray wire goes to Neg. (-) coil. Actually the Grey wire on switch changes to White-Green at terminal block then is tied to Gray going to the Neg (-) coil terminal. This pulls the Neg coil to hard ground rendering coil output to null when activated. Hope this helps.
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Thanks Glen. That only makes sense. It's not a cable problem I have dealt with that in the past.
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This usually stalls the motor. The switch works off of resistance for cable to move.
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