1 Ignition switch needed for 2006 AR230

[DJroomba]

One of my ignition switches went bad on my 06 AR230 and I ordered replacement parts months ago but they're still back ordered. I figured I'd try my luck to see if anyone on the forums has a spare lying around with a matching key they'd be willing to sell?



Here's the part on partzilla part on partzilla #F1C-U8036-02-00

 

[Nsbbum]

I was wondering if you ever got yours and if you have an extra one now? I need one for my 07 SX230.

 

[drummerboy82]

Curious if you were able to locate a replacement ignition switch for your AR or SX boat, I attempted to order a replacement back in August '21 again in Nov. '21 and more recently this month, January '22 and I'm hearing the same thing from the Yamaha dealers that they are backordered with no ETA? I get the supply chain issues, however, this is ridiculous that one can't purchase something as routine and critical as an ignition switch. In my opinion, this doesn't reflect well on Yamaha! Any suggestions or replacement options are welcome. Thank you!

 

[Nsbbum]

Never did. I have bigger problems now, water in the oil.

 

[kjr6306]

I thought my ignition switch had gone bad as well. Turns out the entire switch was rotating. Get behind the panel and tighten the plastic nuts before purchasing a new switch.

 

[gslooper]

I was wondering if you ever got yours and if you have an extra one now? I need one for my 07 SX230.

Did you find another switch?

 

[Nsbbum]

No I haven’t.

 

[Beachbummer]

Is the boat disabled due to the unavailability of the part?

 

[Nsbbum]

I can make it work but it’s very difficult.

 

[Billtex2000]

I thought my ignition switch had gone bad as well. Turns out the entire switch was rotating. Get behind the panel and tighten the plastic nuts before purchasing a new switch.

I had the same issue...the whole switch was rotating in the dash just enough for it not to engage.

 

[gslooper]

Is the boat disabled due to the unavailability of the part?

Yup

 

[gslooper]

I had the same issue...the whole switch was rotating in the dash just enough for it not to engage.

Mine isn’t loose just internal short that finally died.

 

[gslooper]

I can make it work but it’s very difficult.

How?

 

[scokill]

How?

So mine was spinning behind the dash because the plastic nut that holds it or the threads are broken. I had some 3/4" steel tubing and cut a couple of small pieces to keep it from spinning. I forgot how I attached them though. I'll take a photo in the next couple of days if that is the problem for you.

 

[Beachbummer]

Well, It is not acceptable that you are unable to use the boat. We need to do something about that right away.

This is the diagram of the electrical activity that the switch is causing.



So, we can solve this a few ways. One is with an aftermarket key switch for Yamaha, and just splice the wires to the connector for the current switch,

Something like this is bound to work:

Robot or human?

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the other option is using a Double pole switch and a push button to replace the key switch.

You can wire the double pole switch as follows:



So you add a temporary switch which allows Off and ON function, and the momentary push button simulates turning the key to the START position (stater spinning), release button to return to ON position. When ready to stop the boat, flip the switch back to the OFF side and you are running.

DPDT Heavy-Duty Toggle Switch with On/Off Label Plate: Electronic Component Toggle Switches: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

DPDT Heavy-Duty Toggle Switch with On/Off Label Plate: Electronic Component Toggle Switches: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bender-GSW-21-Electrical-Push-Button/dp/B00004WLKD/

Don't let this one missing part keep the boat on the hard, this is a relatively simple fix, take a leap and get that boat running.

Best of Luck!

 

[Arig]

My switch broke I replaced it with
Narva 64008