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WIRING DIAGRAMS

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Page Wiring Colors for MerCruiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 1 Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 2 3.0L Engine Wiring Diagram (Breaker Points Ignition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 2 3.0L/3.0LX Engine Wiring Diagram (DDIS Ignition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 3 3.0L/3.0LX Engine Wiring Diagram (EST Ignition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 4 Instrumentation Wiring Diagram (Battery Meter Circuit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 5 Instrument Wiring Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 7 Breaker Point Ignition - Dual Station Using A Neutral Safety Switch In Only One Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 7 EST and DDIS ignition - Dual Station Using A Neutral Safety Switch In Only One Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 8 Page Breaker Point Ignition - Dual Station Using A Neutral Safety Switch In Both Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 9 EST and DDIS Ignition - Dual Station Using A Neutral Safety Switch In Both Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 10 Battery Meter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 11 Cruiselog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 11 Fuel Gauge and Sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 11 Audio Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 12 Water Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 12 Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 12 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4E - 12

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Wiring Colors for MerCruiser

BIA COLOR CODE AND ABBREVIATIONS BLACK (BLK) BROWN (BRN) ORANGE (ORN) LIGHT BLUE/WHITE (LIT BLU / WHT) GRAY (GRY) GREEN/WHITE (GRN / WHT) TAN (TAN) LIGHT BLUE (LIT BLU) PINK (PNK) BROWN/WHITE (BRN / WHT) PURPLE/WHITE (PUR / WHT) RED (RED) RED/PURPLE (RED / PUR) RED/PURPLE (RED / PUR) ORANGE (ORN) PURPLE/YELLOW (PUR / YEL) PURPLE (PUR) YELLOW/RED (YEL / RED) All Grounds Reference Electrode-MerCathode Anode Electrode-MerCathode Trim- Up Switch Tachometer Signal Trim -Down Switch Water Temperature Sender to Gauge Oil Pressure Sender to Gauge Fuel Gauge Sender to Gauge Trim Sender to Trim Gauge Trim-Trailer Switch Unprotected Wires from Battery Protected (Fused) Wires from Battery Protected (+12V) to Trim Panel Alternator Output Ballast Bypass Ignition Switch (+12 V) Starter Switch to Starter Solenoid to Neutral Start Switch WHERE USED

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Wiring Diagrams
3.0L Engine Wiring Diagram (Breaker Points Ignition)
ALTERNATOR

WATER TEMPERATURE SENDER

OPTIONAL AUDIO WARNING WATER TEMPERATURE HEAT SWITCH

CHOKE

OIL PRESSURE SENDER

SHIFT INTERRUPT SWITCH

OPTIONAL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

STARTER SLAVE SOLENOID TERMINAL BLOCK

CIRCUIT BREAKER

ENGINE GROUND

TRIM SENDER

GROUND STUD ON ENGINE FLYWHEEL HOUSING

GROUND SCREW ON INNER TRANSOM PLATE

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3.0L/3.0LX Engine Wiring Diagram (DDIS Ignition)

ALTERNATOR

WATER TEMPERATURE SENDER

OPTIONAL AUDIO WARNING WATER TEMPERATURE HEAT SWITCH

CHOKE

SHIFT INTERRUPT SWITCH

OIL PRESSURE SENDER

OPTIONAL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

STARTER SLAVE SOLENOID TERMINAL BLOCK

CIRCUIT BREAKER

ENGINE GROUND

TRIM SENDER GROUND STUD ON ENGINE FLYWHEEL HOUSING GROUND SCREW ON INNER TRANSOM PLATE

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3.0L/3.0LX Engine Wiring Diagram (EST Ignition)

OLD STYLE BOTTLE NEW STYLE BOTTLE

NOTE 1: Audio Warning System Standard On 3.0LX Models NOTE 2: Gray lead for use with service tachometer.
ABCDIgnition Components Starting , Charging and Choke Components Audio Warning System Components Instrumentation Components

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Instrumentation Wiring Diagram (Battery Meter Circuit)

NOTE 1: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help control corrosion: when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection. NOTE 2: Power for a fused accessory panel may be taken from this connection. Load must not exceed 40 amps. Panel ground wire must be connected to instrument terminal that has an 8-gauge BLACK (ground) har ness wire connected to it. NOTE 3: Audio warning is standard 3.0LX models and optional on 3.0L.

! CAUTION
Audio warning buzzer is not external ignition proof, therefore, DO NOT mount buzzer in engine or fuel tank compartments.
BLK BLU BRN GRY GRN ORN PNK PUR RED TAN WHT YEL LIT DRK = = = = = = = = = = = = = = BLACK BLUE BROWN GRAY GREEN ORANGE PINK PURPLE RED TAN WHITE YELLOW LIGHT DARK

AUDIO WARING BUZZER (OPTIONAL)

TACHOMETER WATER TEMPERATURE

OIL PRESSURE

BATTERY METER

IGNITION SWITCH

20 AMP FUSE

NOTE 1 & 2

NOTE 1 TRIM INDICATOR

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Earlier Style Audio Warning Buzzer

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NOTE 1: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help control corrosion: when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection. NOTE 2: Power for a fused accessory panel may be taken from this connection. Load must not exceed 40 amps. Panel ground wire must be connected to instrument terminal that has an 8-gauge BLACK (ground) harness wire connected to it. NOTE 3: Audio warning is standard 3.0LX models and optional on 3.0L.

Oil Pressure

Water Temperature

Battery Meter

Ignition Switch

NOTE 2

NOTE 1 NOTE 3
Trim Indicator

NOTE 1

To Engine Harness 74046 90-816462 2-695

Tachometer

Later Style Audio Warning Buzzer

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Instrument Wiring Harness (Dual Station)

BREAKER POINT IGNITION - DUAL STATION USING A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IN ONLY ONE REMOTE CONTROL
BLK BLU BRN GRY GRN ORN PNK PUR RED TAN WHT YEL LIT DRK = = = = = = = = = = = = = = BLACK BLUE BROWN GRAY GREEN ORANGE PINK PURPLE RED TAN WHITE YELLOW LIGHT DARK
PRIMARY STATION
WATER KEY SWITCH TEMPERATURE OIL PRESSURE TACHOMETER BATTERY METER NOTE 1

SECONDARY STATION
START/STOP PANEL WATER TEMPERATURE OIL PRESSURE TACHOMETER BATTERY METER

NOTE 2

NOTE 3

NOTE 4

NOTE 2 FUSE

NOTE 4

NOTE 1 NOTE 4

EXTENSION HARNESS TO ENGINE

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NOTE 1: BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at instrument end. If installing on boat that is equipped with MerCruiser Stern Drive, BROWN/WHITE wire is connected to the trim sender terminal block. Also can be used for an accessory (limit 5 amps). NOTE 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined current draw of the primary station and secondary station MUST NOT exceed 5 amps. NOTE 3: Tape back and insulate with at least four layers of electrical tape. NOTE 4: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help control corrosion; when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.

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EST AND DDIS IGNITION - DUAL STATION USING A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IN ONLY ONE REMOTE CONTROL
SECONDARY STATION
START/STOP PANEL WATER TEMPERATURE OIL PRESSURE TACHOMETER BATTERY METER

NOTE 2 NOTE 4 TO WHT/GRN CONNECTION ON TERMINAL BLOCK AT SHIFT PLATE CUT-OUT SWITCH (ON ENGINE ROCKER ARM COVER) NOTE 3

NOTE 4

PRIMARY STATION
WATER KEY SWITCH TEMPERATURE OIL PRESSURE TACHOMETER BATTERY METER NOTE 1

NOTE 2 FUSE

NOTE 4

NOTE 1 NOTE 4

EXTENSION HARNESS TO ENGINE

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NOTE 1: BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at instrument end. If installing on boat that is equipped with MerCruiser Stern Drive, BROWN/WHITE wire is connected to the trim sender terminal block. Also can be used for an accessory (limit 5 amps). NOTE 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined current draw of the primary station and secondary station MUST NOT exceed 5 amps. NOTE 3: Tape back and insulate with at least four layers of electrical tape. NOTE 4: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help control corrosion; when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.

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BREAKER POINT IGNITION - DUAL STATION USING A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IN BOTH REMOTE CONTROLS
BLK BLU BRN GRY GRN ORN PNK PUR RED TAN WHT YEL LIT DRK = = = = = = = = = = = = = = BLACK BLUE BROWN GRAY GREEN ORANGE PINK PURPLE RED TAN WHITE YELLOW LIGHT DARK

SECONDARY STATION
START/STOP PANEL WATER TEMPERATURE OIL PRESSURE TACHOMETER BATTERY METER

NOTE 2

NOTE 3

PRIMARY STATION
WATER KEY SWITCH TEMPERATURE OIL PRESSURE TACHOMETER BATTERY METER NOTE 1 NOTE 4

NOTE 2 FUSE

NOTE 1

EXTENSION HARNESS TO ENGINE NOTE 4 NOTE 4

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NOTE 1: BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at instrument end. If installing on boat that is equipped with MerCruiser Stern Drive, BROWN/WHITE wire is connected to the trim sender terminal block. Also can be used for an accessory (limit 5 amps). NOTE 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined current draw of the primary station and secondary station MUST NOT exceed 5 amps. NOTE 3: Tape back and insulate with at least four layers of electrical tape. NOTE 4: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help control corrosion; when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.

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EST AND DDIS IGNITION - DUAL STATION USING A NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH IN BOTH REMOTE CONTROLS

NOTE 2 TO WHT/GRN CONNECTION ON TERMINAL BLOCK AT SHIFT PLATE CUT-OUT SWITCH (ON ENGINE ROCKER ARM COVER) NOTE 4 NOTE 3

PRIMARY STATION
WATER KEY SWITCH TEMPERATURE OIL PRESSURE TACHOMETER BATTERY METER NOTE 1 NOTE 4

NOTE 2 FUSE

NOTE 1

EXTENSION HARNESS TO ENGINE

NOTE 4

NOTE 1: BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at instrument end. If installing on boat that is equipped with MerCruis er Stern Drive, BROWN/WHITE wire is connected to the trim sender terminal block. Also can be used for an accessory (limit 5 amps). NOTE 2: An accessory fuse panel may be connected at this location. The combined current draw of the primary station and secondary station MUST NOT exceed 5 amps. NOTE 3: Tape back and insulate with at least four layers of electrical tape. NOTE 4: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Tighten securely and coat with Liquid Neoprene to help control corrosion; when dry, slide neoprene sleeve over connection.

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Battery Meter Gauge

a

Fuel Gauge and Sender

c b

WHITE PURPLE BLACK PINK

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PINK

BLACK

a - Lamp Mounting Hole b - PURPLE (or WHITE) Jumper Wire from This Terminal to I (or +) Terminal on Water Temperature or Oil Pressure Gauge c - BLACK Jumper Wire from This Terminal to Ground () Terminal on Water Temperature or Oil Pressure Gauge
PINK

Cruiselog
a

BLACK

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NOTE A: Connect to I (Ignition) Terminal or Accessory Terminal of ignition switch. NOTE B: Connect to NEGATIVE () Battery Terminal Or Suitable Ground ().

b
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a - Connect to Ignition Switch Activated 12 Volt Positive (+) Source (PURPLE Wire) b - Connect to Negative () Ground (BLACK Wire)

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Audio Warning System

! WARNING
Buzzer is not external ignition-proof; therefore, DO NOT mount buzzer in engine or fuel tank compartments. a c
PUR

Oil Pressure Gauge

b c

PUR

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RED

TAN/BLUE TAN/BLUE

BIA Color Code a BLACK b PURPLE c LIGHT BLUE

Leads to (a) Ground () (b) Switched 12 Volt (+) Terminal (c) Sender Lead

TAN/BLUE

Clock
d
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a b c d

To 12 Volt (+) Positive Source Audio Warning Buzzer Water Temperature Heat Switch Oil Pressure Switch

a a b

Water Temperature Gauge

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c
a - Connect to a Terminal on an Adjacent Gauge or to Another Suitable Ground () b - Connect to Instrument Harness RED/PURPLE Lead and Slide a Rubber Sleeve over Connection c - Connect to an I Terminal of an Adjacent Gauge or to Any Switched 12 (+) Volt Terminal

b c

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BIA Color Code a BLACK b PURPLE c TAN

Leads to (a) Ground () (b) Switched 12 (+)_Volt Terminal (c) Sender Lead

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