* Original msg to: bochaus@btinternet.com at 1:249/108.0 
 
 bo> I need to wire a remote starter switct to my volvo engine.  
 bo> Can I do this using light wiring ?  
 
You can do it using house wiring, but that too would also contravene NMMA 
standards for boat wiring. First and foremost, remember to use the same size,
colour and type of wire for any modifications to your boat. Second, to 
properly start and stop your motor remotely, you'll need three wires. Key hot
(usually purple), start (yellow with a red stripe) and power (red). Of course
that means another ignition switch or two toggle switches (one spring loaded,
one not). Of course if you go with the toggles, you'll have negated the use
for a key to start your boat making it easier to steal. ;-) 
 
 bo> which terminals on the ignition switch do I use?  
 
See colour codes above. I don't recommend doing this yourself unless you feel
comfortable around this sort of thing. Modifications to your boat's wiring
system can reduce you're reliability out on the water unless they're done 
properly. 
 
Regards, 
 
          Dave Brown 
          Brown's Marina 
 
  
... It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Then it's just fun. 
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