User Manual

10. CONTROL BOXES AND TEMPLATES
WIRE HARNESS CONNECTIONS
When using optional harnesses:
Check whether wire harnesses are connected as
shown on the wiring diagrams on the following
pages.
waterproof to prevent moisture from entering and
corroding the connector terminals.
Connect leads and terminals securely, and
Observe the following wire harness connector
instructions:
If the standard 16.5 foot switch panel-to-engine
wire harness is too short, please see the
Honda
Marine Accessories Catalog (M0045) for
available harnesses.
Maximum combination lengths follow:
One or two 7 ft wire harness extensions + one
standard 16.5
ft wire harness = max. length 30.5
feet.
One 30 ft wire harness + one or two 7 ft wire
harness extensions
= maximum length 44 feet.
Connect wire harness securely. If a terminal is
oxidized or corroded, remove the oxidation or
corrosion with a non-conductive plastic scrub pad
or contact cleaner before reconnecting
it.
Make sure insulators completely surround
connectors and that ends are not folded up.
Do not break the coverings of the wire harness. If
the coverings are broken, either repair them with
electrician's tape, or replace them.
Use vinyl tape to attach any unused terminals to
the adjacent main harness to keep them from
interfering with surrounding parts.
Connect each wire harness properly as shown on
the wiring diagram.
After connecting each harness, turn the main
power on to check for proper operation.
Date of Issue: June 2003
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