ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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WIRING DIAGRAMS D

INDEX
Table of Contents
Page
Wiring Colors for MerCruiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-1
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-2
MCM 3.0LX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-2
MCM V-6 Alpha Thunderbolt IV . . . . . . . . . . 4D-3
MCM V-6 Gen + Alpha Thunderbolt V
Without Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-4
MCM V-6 Gen + Bravo Thunderbolt V With
Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-5
MCM V-8 Alpha Thunderbolt V With
Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-6
MCM V-8 Alpha Thunderbolt V Without
Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-7
MCM V-8 Bravo Thunderbolt V With
Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-8
MCM V-8 Bravo Thunderbolt V Without
Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-9
MIE V-8 (Bluewater) Thunderbolt V
Without Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-10
MIE (Bluewater) V-8 Thunderbolt V With
Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-11
MIE (Ski) V-8 Thunderbolt V Without
Knock Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-12
MCM V-8 Alpha and Bravo EFI and MPI
(Including Gen +) Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-13
MCM 262 Magnum EFI Gen + Alpha
and Bravo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-14
4D - WIRING
4D-0 DIAGRAMS
- WIRING DIAGRAMS
INDEX
Page
All EFI and MPI Inboard and Ski Engines
(Except 350 Magnum MPI Gen +
Tournament Ski [Black Scorpion]) . . . . . . 4D-15
MIE 350 Magnum MPI Gen +
Tournament Ski (Black Scorpion) . . . . . . . 4D-16
MCM 262 Magnum EFI Gen + Alpha . . . . 4D-17
MCM 262 Magnum EFI Gen + Bravo . . . . 4D-18
MCM 5.7L EFI Bravo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-19
MCM 5.7L EFI Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-20
MCM 350 MPI Bravo (Including Gen +
Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-21
MIE 350 Magnum MPI Gen +
Tournament Ski (Black Scorpion) . . . . . . . 4D-22
MCM 7.4LX EFI / MIE 350 Magnum EFI
Gen + Tournament Ski / 7.4L EFI
Bluewater Inboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-23
MCM 7.4LX MPI / 454 / 502 MPI Magnum
/ MIE 454/502 Magnum MPI . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-24
MCM Quicksilver Instrumentation . . . . . . . 4D-25
MIE Quicksilver Instrumentation . . . . . . . . 4D-26
Dual Station Wiring (Using a Neutral Safety
Switch in Only One Remote Control) . . . . 4D-27
Dual Station Wiring (Using A Neutral Safety
Switch In Both Remote Controls) . . . . . . . 4D-28
Dual Station Wiring (Using a Neutral Safety
Switch in Engine Wiring Harness) . . . . . . 4D-29
MPI Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-30
EFI Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4D-34
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Wiring Colors for MerCruiser
NOTE: Color codes listed below DO NOT apply to EFI and MPI system harnesses.

BIA COLOR CODE AND ABBREVIATIONS WHERE USED

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

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INDEX
Wiring Diagrams
MCM 3.0LX

A
2

2
C 3

4
D

2
1 3

1
6

4
2

3
B

NOTE : GRAY lead for use with service tachometer.

A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature
2 -Shift Cutout Switch 2 -Drive Unit Oil Level (If Equipped)
3 -Filter 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
4 -Ignition Coil
D -Instrumentation System
B -Starting System 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
1 -Alternator 2 -Water Temperature Sender
2 -Electric Choke 3 -Trim Sender
3 -Ground Bolt
4 -Starter
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid

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INDEX
MCM V-6 Alpha Thunderbolt IV

C
2
1
A

3
2
1

D 3

3
2
1

B
6

1
5
4

3
2 8 7
71877

A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System

1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature
2 -Shift Cutout Switch 2 -Drive Unit Oil Level (If Equipped)
3 -Ignition Coil 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
B -Starting System D -Instrumentation System
1 -Alternator 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
2 -Electric Choke 2 -Water Temperature Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 3 -Trim Sender
4 -Starter
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid
7 -Electric Fuel Pump
8 -Oil Pressure Cut-Off Switch

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INDEX
MCM V-6 Gen + Alpha Thunderbolt V Without Knock Sensor

A C
1 2

3
1
3

D
NOTE
2
2
1 3

1 4 5
B

3
2
8 7
74813

NOTE: TAN/BLU wire is not used at distributor.

A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature
2 -Shift Cutout Switch 2 -Drive Unit Oil Level (If Equipped)
3 -Ignition Coil 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
B -Starting System D -Instrumentation System
1 -Alternator 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
2 -Electric Choke 2 -Water Temperature Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 3 -Trim Sender
4 -Starter
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid
7 -Electric Fuel Pump
8 -Oil Pressure Cut-Off Switch

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INDEX
MCM V-6 Gen + Bravo Thunderbolt V Without Knock Sensor

A
A C

1
2

3
1
2

NOTE
D

2
1 3

B
6

1 4
5

3
2
8 7
74814

NOTE: TAN/BLU wire is not used at distributor.

A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature
2 -Ignition Coil 2 -Drive Unit Oil Level (If Equipped)
B -Starting System 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
1 -Alternator D -Instrumentation System
2 -Electric Choke (2 BBL Only) 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 2 -Water Temperature Sender
4 -Starter 3 -Trim Sender
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid
7 -Fuel Pump
8 -Oil Pressure Cut-Off Switch

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INDEX
MCM V-8 Alpha Thunderbolt V With Knock Sensor

A
1 C
2

3
1 2

3
1 3
2
NOTE

1
5
4

2
3

B
74593

NOTE: TAN/BLU wire is not used at distributor.

A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature
2 -Ignition Coil 2 -Drive Unit Oil Level (If Equipped)
3 -Shift Cut-Out Switch 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
4 -Knock Sensor D -Instrumentation System
B -Starting System 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
1 -Alternator 2 -Water Temperature Sender
2 -Electric Choke 3 -Trim Sender
3 -Ground Bolt
4 -Starter
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid

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INDEX
MCM V-8 Alpha Thunderbolt V Without Knock Sensor

A C
2
1

3
2

3
D 3

NOTE
2
1

1
5
4

2 3

74593

NOTE: TAN/BLU wire is not used at distributor.

A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature
2 -Ignition Coil 2 -Drive Unit Oil Level (If Equipped)
3 -Shift Cut-Out Switch 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
B -Starting System D -Instrumentation System
1 -Alternator 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
2 -Electric Choke 2 -Water Temperature Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 3 -Trim Sender
4 -Starter
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid

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INDEX
MCM V-8 Bravo Thunderbolt V With Knock Sensor

A C
2
1

3
1
2

NOTE 1 D 3

2
1

1
4 5

2 3

B 73996

NOTE: TAN/BLU wire is not used at distributor.

A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature
2 -Ignition Coil 2 -Drive Unit Oil Level (If Equipped)
3 -Knock Sensor 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
B -Starting System D -Instrumentation System
1 -Alternator 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
2 -Electric Choke 2 -Water Temperature Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 3 -Trim Sender
4 -Starter
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid

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INDEX
MCM V-8 Bravo Thunderbolt V Without Knock Sensor

A C
2
1

1 3
2

D 3
NOTE 1

2
1

1
5
4

2
3

74592
NOTE: TAN/BLU wire is not used at distributor.
A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature
2 -Ignition Coil 2 -Drive Unit Oil Level (If Equipped)
B -Starting System 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
1 -Alternator D -Instrumentation System
2 -Electric Choke 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 2 -Water Temperature Sender
4 -Starter 3 -Trim Sender
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid

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INDEX
MIE V-8 (Bluewater) Thunderbolt V Without Knock Sensor

A C
1

1 2
2

NOTE 3
D NOTE 2
NOTE 1

1 2

1
5
4 7

2 3

B
74592

NOTE 1: Taped back BROWN/WHITE wire may be used for an accessory. LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED 5 AMPS.
NOTE 2: Taped back TAN/BLUE wire not used.
NOTE 3: 5.7L Models will have WHITE/GREEN wire and 7.4L / 8.2L Models will have BLACK wire.
A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature Switch
2 -Ignition Coil 2-Transmission Fluid Temperature Switch
B -Starting System 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
1 -Alternator D -Instrumentation System
2 -Electric Choke 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 2 -Water Temperature Sender
4 -Starter 3 -Trim Sender
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid
7 -Neutral Safety Switch

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INDEX
MIE (Bluewater) V-8 Thunderbolt V With Knock Sensor

C
A 3
1

1 2
2

NOTE 3
D
NOTE 2
NOTE 1
2
1

1
4 5 7

2 3

B
74160

NOTE 1: Taped back BROWN/WHITE wire may be used for an accessory. LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED 5 AMPS.
NOTE 2: Taped back TAN/BLUE wire not used.
NOTE 3: 5.7L Models will have WHITE/GREEN wire and 7.4L / 8.2L Models will have BLACK wire.
A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature Switch
2 -Ignition Coil 2-Transmission Fluid Temperature Switch
3 -Knock Sensor 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
B -Starting System D -Instrumentation System
1 -Alternator 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
2 -Electric Choke 2 -Water Temperature Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 3 -Trim Sender
4 -Starter
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid
7 -Neutral Safety Switch

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INDEX
MIE (Ski) V-8 Thunderbolt V Without Knock Sensor

A C
1

1
2

2
3

NOTE 3

D NOTE 2

NOTE 1
2
1

1 5
4 7

2 3

B
74160

NOTE 1: Taped back BROWN/WHITE wire may be used for an accessory. LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED 5 AMPS.
NOTE 2: Taped back TAN/BLUE wire not used.
NOTE 3: 5.7L Models will have WHITE/GREEN wire and 7.4L / 8.2L Models will have BLACK wire.
A -Ignition System C-Audio Warning System
1 -Distributor 1 -Water Temperature Switch
2 -Ignition Coil 2-Transmission Fluid Temperature Switch
B -Starting System 3 -Oil Pressure Switch
1 -Alternator D -Instrumentation System
2 -Electric Choke 1 -Oil Pressure Sender
3 -Ground Bolt 2 -Water Temperature Sender
4 -Starter 3 -Trim Sender
5 -Circuit Breaker
6 -Starter Slave Solenoid
7 -Neutral Safety Switch

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INDEX
MCM V-8 Alpha and Bravo EFI and MPI (Including Gen +) Engines

A
1

2
3 1

5 c

2
3
4 a

C d b
71693

A Audio Warning System a - Harness Connector to EFI System Harness

1 - Drive Unit Oil Level b - Positive (+) Power Wire to EFI System Harness
2 - Oil Pressure Switch c - Auxiliary Tachometer Lead
B Instrumentation System d -90 Amp Fuse (DO NOT Remove)
1 - Trim Sender
2 - Water Temperature Sender
3 - Oil Pressure Sender
C - Charging and Starting System
1 - Starter Slave Solenoid
2 - Circuit Breaker
3 - Starter
4 - Ground Stud
5 - Alternator

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INDEX
MCM 262 Magnum EFI Gen + Alpha and Bravo

A
1

B
d
2
3 1

5 3 c

4 a

C 6 b
7
74925

A Audio Warning System 3 - Starter

1 - Drive Unit Oil Level 4 - Ground Stud
2 - Oil Pressure Switch 5 - Alternator
B Instrumentation System 6 - Oil Pressure Cut-Off Switch
1 - Trim Sender 7 - Fuel Pump
2 - Water Temperature Sender
a - Harness Connector to EFI System Harness
3 - Oil Pressure Sender
b - Positive (+) Power Wire to EFI System Harness
C - Charging and Starting System
c - Auxiliary Tachometer Lead
1 - Starter Slave Solenoid
d -90 Amp Fuse (DO NOT Remove)
2 - Circuit Breaker

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INDEX
All EFI and MPI Inboard and Ski Engines Except 350 Magnum MPI Gen +
Tournament Ski Black Scorpion

A
2

B NOTE 1

2
1

5 c

4
1
6

b
3
2 d
C a

NOTE 1: Taped back BROWN and BLACK wire may be used for an accessory. LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED 5
AMPS
A - Audio Warning System C- Charging and Starting System
1 - Oil Pressure Switch 1- Alternator
2 - Transmission Fluid Temperature 2- Ground Stud
Switch 3- Starter
4- Circuit Breaker
B - Instrumentation System 5- Starter Slave Solenoid
1 - Oil Pressure Sender 6- Neutral Safety Switch
2 - Water Temperature Sender

a - Positive Power Wire To EFI System Harness

b - Harness Connector To EFI System Harness
c - Auxiliary Tachometer Lead
d - 90 Amp. System Fuse

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INDEX
MIE 350 Magnum MPI Gen + Tournament Ski (Black Scorpion)

A
2

B NOTE 1

2
1

5 c

1
4 6
8 b
3
2
C a 74892
7

NOTE 1: Taped back BROWN and BLACK wire may be used for an accessory. LOAD MUST NOT EXCEED 5
AMPS
A - Audio Warning System C- Charging and Starting System
1 - Oil Pressure Switch 1- Alternator
2 - Transmission Fluid Temperature 2- Ground Stud
Switch 3- Starter
4- Circuit Breaker
B - Instrumentation System 5- Starter Slave Solenoid
1 - Oil Pressure Sender 6- Neutral Safety Switch
2 - Water Temperature Sender 7- 90 Amp. System Fuse
8- Knock Sensor

a - Positive Power Wire To EFI System Harness

b - Harness Connector To EFI System Harness
c - Auxiliary Tachometer Lead

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INDEX
MCM 262 Magnum EFI Gen + Alpha
NOTE 1

19

8
4 12

20
9
10

2 6
1

17
11 5
16
14
18
13 15
21

74929

NOTE: All BLACK wires with a ground symbol are interconnected within the EFI system harness.
NOTE 1: As a mid year (96-1/2) model change, the EFI (Throttle Body Injection) models have the lanyard stop
connector removed from the wiring harness. The dual engine capability is relocated by routing the YEL wire to the
Data Link Connector (DLC).
1 - Vapor Separator Tank (VST) 11- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT)
2 - Throttle Body 12- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
3 - Distributor 13- Fuel Pump Relay
4 - Coil 14- Ignition/System Relay
5 - Knock Sensor (KS) Module 15- Fuel Pump Fuse
6 - Data Link Connector (DLC) 16- ECM/Ignition Feed/KS Module/Injectors Fuse
7 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 17- ECM/DLC/Battery Fuse
8 - Knock Sensor 18- Harness Connector To Starting/Charging Harness
9 - Idle Air Control (IAC) 19- Shift Cutout Switch
10- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 20- Lanyard Stop Switch
21- Positive Power Wire To Engine Circuit Breaker

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INDEX
MCM 262 Magnum EFI Gen + Bravo
NOTE 1

8
4 12

9
10

2 6
1

16
11 5
17
14
18
13 15
19
74928

NOTE: All BLACK wires with a ground symbol are interconnected within the EFI system harness.
NOTE 1: As a mid year (96-1/2) change, the EFI (Throttle Body Injection) models have the lanyard stop connector
removed from the wiring harness. The dual engine capability is relocated by routing the YEL wire to the Data Link
Connector (DLC).
1 - Vapor Separator Tank (VST) 11- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT)
2 - Throttle Body 12- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
3 - Distributor 13- Fuel Pump Relay
4 - Coil 14- Ignition/System Relay
5 - Knock Sensor (KS) Module 15- Fuel Pump Fuse
6 - Data Link Connector (DLC) 16- ECM/Ignition Feed/KS Module/Injectors Fuse
7 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 17- ECM/DLC/Battery Fuse
8 - Knock Sensor 18- Harness Connector To Starting/Charging Harness
9 - Idle Air Control (IAC) 19- Positive (+) Power Lead To Engine Circuit Breaker
10- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

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INDEX
MCM 5.7L EFI Bravo
NOTE 1

8
4 12

19

9
10

2 6
1

16
11 5
17
20
14
18
13 15
21
73717

NOTE: All BLACK wires with a ground symbol are interconnected within the EFI system harness.
NOTE 1: As a mid year (96-1/2) change, the EFI (Throttle Body Injection) models have the lanyard stop connector
removed from the wiring harness. The dual engine capability is relocated by routing the YEL wire to the Data Link
Connector (DLC).
1 - Vapor Separator Tank (VST) 12- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
2 - Throttle Body 13- Fuel Pump Relay
3 - Distributor 14- Ignition/System Relay
4 - Coil 15- Fuel Pump Fuse
5 - Knock Sensor (KS) Module 16- ECM/Ignition Feed/KS Module/Injectors Fuse
6 - Data Link Connector (DLC) 17- ECM/DLC/Battery Fuse
7 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 18- Harness Connector To Starting/Charging Harness
8 - Knock Sensor 19- Harness Connector To Lanyard Stop Switch (Optional)
9 - Idle Air Control (IAC) 20- Harness Connector For Dual Engine Data Link Cable
10- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 21- Positive (+) Power Wire To Engine Circuit Breaker
11- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT)

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INDEX
MCM 5.7L EFI Alpha
NOTE 1

3 22

8
4 12

19
9
10

2 6
1

16
11 5
17
20
18 14

13 15
21

NOTE: All BLACK wires with a ground symbol are interconnected within the EFI system harness.
NOTE 1: As a mid year (96-1/2) model change, the EFI (Throttle Body Injection) models have the lanyard stop
connector removed from the wiring harness. The dual engine capability is relocated by routing the YEL wire to the
Data Link Connector (DLC).
1 - Vapor Separator Tank (VST) 12- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
2 - Throttle Body 13- Fuel Pump Relay
3 - Distributor 14- Ignition/System Relay
4 - Coil 15- Fuel Pump Fuse
5 - Knock Sensor (KS) Module 16- ECM/Ignition Feed/KS Module/Injectors Fuse
6 - Data Link Connector (DLC) 17- ECM/DLC/Battery Fuse
7 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 18- Harness Connector To Starting/Charging Harness
8 - Knock Sensor 19- Harness Connector To Lanyard Stop Switch (Optional)
9 - Idle Air Control (IAC) 20- Harness Connector For Dual Engine Data Link Cable
10- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 21- Positive (+) Power Wire To Engine Circuit Breaker
11- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) 22- Shift Cutout Switch

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INDEX
MCM 350 MPI Bravo (Including Gen + Engines)
NOTE 1

4
2
8

10 9
12 19

GRY
6

17
18 11 5
14 16
20

13 15
21
74182

Note: All BLACK Wires With A Ground Symbol Are Interconnected Within The EFI System Harness.
NOTE 1: As a mid year (96-1/2) model change, the MPI (Multi Port Injection) models have the lanyard stop connec-
tor and dual engine data link connector removed from the wiring harness. The dual engine capability is relocated
by routing the YEL wire to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
1 - Vapor Separator Tank (VST) 12- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
2 - Throttle Body 13- Fuel Pump Relay
3 - Distributor 14- Ignition/System Relay
4 - Coil 15- Fuse (15 Amp) Fuel Pump
5 - Electronic Spark Control (KS) Module 16- Fuse (15 Amp) ECM/DLC/Battery
6 - Data Link Connector (DLC) 17- Fuse (10 Amp) ECM/Injector/Ignition/Knock Module
7 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 18- -Harness Connector To Starting/Charging Harness
8 - Knock Sensor 19- Harness Connector To Lanyard Stop Switch (Optional)
9 - Idle Air Control (IAC) 20- Harness Connector For Dual Engine Data Link Cable
10- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 21- Positive (+) Power Wire To Engine Circuit Breaker
11- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

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INDEX
MIE 350 Magnum MPI Gen + Tournament Ski (Black Scorpion)
NOTE 1

2
6

8 10 17

15
16 9 4
14
12

11 13
18
74893

Note: All BLACK Wires With A Ground Symbol Are Interconnected Within The EFI System Harness.
NOTE 1: As a mid year (96-1/2) model change, the MPI (Multi Port Injection) models have the lanyard stop connec-
tor removed from the wiring harness. The dual engine capability is relocated by routing the YEL wire to the Data
Link Connector (DLC).
1 - Fuel Pump 10- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
2 - Distributor 11- Fuel Pump Relay
3 - Coil 12- Ignition/System Relay
4 - Electronic Spark Control (KS) Module 13- Fuse (15 Amp) Fuel Pump
5 - Data Link Connector (DLC) 14- Fuse (15 Amp) ECM/DLC/Battery
6 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 15- Fuse (10 Amp) ECM/Injector/Ignition/Knock Module
7 - Idle Air Control (IAC) 16- Harness Connector To Starting/Charging Harness
8 - Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 17- Harness Connector To Lanyard Stop Switch (Optional)
9 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 18- Positive (+) Power Wire To Engine Circuit Breaker

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INDEX
MCM 7.4LX EFI / MIE 350 Magnum EFI Gen + Tournament Ski / 7.4L EFI Bluewater
Inboard
NOTE 1

8
4 12

9
10

2 6

16
11 5
17
14
18
13 15

19

1
75001

Note: All BLACK Wires With A Ground Symbol Are Interconnected Within The EFI System Harness.
NOTE 1: As a mid year (96-1/2) model change, the MPI (Multi Port Injection) models have the lanyard stop connec-
tor removed from the wiring harness. The dual engine capability is relocated by routing the YEL wire to the Data
Link Connector (DLC).
1 - Fuel Pump 11- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
2 - Throttle Body 12- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
3 - Distributor 13- Fuel Pump Relay
4 - Coil 14- Ignition/System Relay
5 - Electronic Spark Control (KS) Module 15- Fuse (15 Amp) Fuel Pump
6 - Data Link Connector (DLC) 16- Fuse (15 Amp) ECM/DLC/Battery
7 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 17- Fuse (10 Amp) ECM/Injector/Ignition/Knock Module
8 - Knock Sensor 18- -Harness Connector To Starting/Charging Harness
9 - Idle Air Control (IAC) 19- Positive (+) Power Wire To Engine Circuit Breaker
10- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

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MCM 7.4LX MPI / 454 / 502 Magnum MPI / MIE 454 / 502 Magnum MPI
NOTE 1

3
7

8
4
2
9

11 10 13 20

18
12
5
17
15 21
19
14 16
22
71692

NOTE: All BLACK wires with a ground symbol are interconnected within the EFI system harness.
NOTE 1: As a mid year (96-1/2) model change, the MPI (Multi Port Injection) models have the lanyard stop connec-
tor removed from the wiring harness. The dual engine capability is relocated by routing the YEL wire to the Data
Link Connector (DLC).
1 - Vapor Separator Tank (VST) 12- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
2 - Throttle Body 13- Electronic Control Module (ECM)
3 - Distributor 14- Fuel Pump Relay
4 - Coil 15- Ignition Relay
5 - Knock Sensor (KS) Module 16- Fuel Pump Fuse (15 Amp)
6 - Data Link Connector (DLC) 17- Injector Fuse (15 Amp) ECM, DLC, Battery
7 - Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor 18- ECM Fuse (10 Amp) ECM/Ignition/Injector/Knock Sensor
8 - Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Module
9 - Knock Sensor 19- Harness Connector to Starting/Charging Harness
10- Idle Air Control (IAC) 20- Harness Connector to Lanyard Stop Switch (Optional)
11- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 21- Harness Connector for Dual Engine Data Link Cable
22- Positive (+) Power Wire to Engine Circuit Breaker

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MCM Quicksilver Instrumentation
8

To Engine Harness
1
3 4 5

6 NOTE 2

9 NOTE 1

7
NOTE 1

NOTE 1

74046

NOTE 1: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Apply Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene to connection and
slide rubber sleeve over connection.
NOTE 2: Power for a second fused accessory panel may be taken from this connection. Load MUST NOT exceed
35-40 amps. Panel ground wire MUST BE connected to instrument terminal that has an 8 gauge BLACK (ground)
harness wire connected to it.
1 - Tachometer
2 - Audio Warning Buzzer (if Equipped)
3 - Oil Pressure
4 - Water Temperature
5 - Battery Meter
6 - Ignition Switch
7 - Trim Indicator
8 - To 12 Volt Source (PURPLE wire connection)
9 - 20 Ampere Fuse

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MIE Quicksilver Instrumentation

1
3 4 5

6
B
S
I

74274

NOTE 1: Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Apply Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene to connection and
slide rubber sleeve over connection.
NOTE 2: Power for a second fused accessory panel may be taken from this connection. Load MUST NOT exceed
35-40 amps. Panel ground wire MUST BE connected to instrument terminal that has an 8 gauge BLACK (ground)
harness wire connected to it.
1 - Tachometer
2 - Audio Warning Buzzer (if Equipped)
3 - Oil Pressure
4 - Water Temperature
5 - Battery Meter
6 - Ignition Switch
7 - To 12 Volt Source (PURPLE wire connection)
8 - 20 Ampere Fuse

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Dual Station Wiring (Using a Neutral Safety Switch in Only One Remote Control)

A 1
2
3 4 5

L GND
T SW
UNSW GND
L GND L GND L
12V
T 12V T 12V T 12V

SEND SEND SEND

SIG

PUR

GRY

LT. BLU

PUR
PUR

PUR

BLK
BLK
BLK
BLK

BLK

TAN
YEL/RED

GRY
PUR

NOTE 3
YEL/RED
NOTE 1

1 2 3 5
RED/PUR 4 BRN/WHT
GND
L
B T SW UNSW
SI GND L GND GND
L L
12V T T
12V 12V T 12V

SEND SEND SEND

7 SIG

ORN
PUR
PUR

TAN
BLK
BLK

LT. BLU

RED/PUR
BLK
YEL/RED

ORN

BLK
GRY
PUR

NOTE 2
PUR
PUR

YEL/RED

NOTE 3
NOTE 3

NOTE 3
NOTE 1
BRN/WHT
YEL/RED
B YEL/RED 6

72940

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 trim sender terminal block. If installing on MerCruiser Inboard,
BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at engine end, or it may be used for an accessory (limit 5 amperes)
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 35 amperes.
NOTE 3 : Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Apply Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene to connection and
slide rubber sleeve over connection.

A- Secondary Station B- Primary Station

1- Stop -Start Panel 1- Ignition Switch
2- Tachometer 2- Tachometer
3- Oil Pressure 3- Oil Pressure
4- Water Temperature 4- Water Temperature
5- Battery Meter 5- Battery Meter
6- To Engine
7- 20 Ampere Fuse

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Dual Station Wiring (Using A Neutral Safety Switch In Both Remote Controls)

A 2
1 3 4 5

L GND
T SW
UNSW L
L L GND GND
12V GND T
T T
12V 12V 12V

SEND SEND SEND

SIG

PUR

YEL/RED
GRY

LT. BLU

PUR
PUR

PUR

BLK
BLK BLK
BLK

BLK

TAN
YEL/RED

GRY
PUR

NOTE 3
NOTE 3
YEL/RED NOTE 1

1 2 3 5
RED/PUR 4 BRN/WHT
GND
L
B T SW UNSW
S L GND L GND L GND
I T
12V T 12V T 12V
12V

7 SIG
SEND SEND SEND

ORN
BLK

RED/PUR
PUR
PUR

TAN
LT. BLU
BLK

BLK
GRY
YEL/RED

PUR

NOTE 2
ORN

BLK
PUR PUR

NOTE 3

YEL/RED
NOTE 1 YEL/RED
NOTE 3 BRN/WHT NOTE 3
YEL/RED
B YEL/RED
72941

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 trim sender terminal block. If installing on MerCruiser Inboard,
BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at engine end, or it may be used for an accessory (limit 5 amperes)
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 35 amperes.
NOTE 3 : Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Apply Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene to connection and
slide rubber sleeve over connection.

A- Secondary Station B- Primary Station

1- Stop -Start Panel 1- Ignition Switch
2- Tachometer 2- Tachometer
3- Oil Pressure 3- Oil Pressure
4- Water Temperature 4- Water Temperature
5- Battery Meter 5- Battery Meter
6- To Engine
7- 20 Ampere Fuse

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Dual Station Wiring (Using a Neutral Safety Switch in Engine Wiring Harness)

A 1
2
3 4 5

L GND
T SW
UNSW L
L L GND GND
12V GND T
T T
12V 12V 12V

SEND SEND SEND

SIG

PUR

GRY

LT. BLU

PUR
PUR

PUR

BLK
BLK BLK
BLK

BLK

TAN
YEL/RED

GRY
PUR

NOTE 3
YEL/RED NOTE 1

1 2 3 4 5
RED/PUR BRN/WHT
GND
L
B T SW UNSW
S L GND L GND L GND
I 12V T T 12V T 12V
12V

7 SIG
SEND SEND SEND

ORN
BLK
BLK

PUR
PUR

TAN
LT. BLU

RED/PUR
BLK
PUR
GRY
YEL/RED

ORN

BLK
PUR PUR NOTE 2

6
YEL/RED

NOTE 3
NOTE 3

NOTE 1
BRN/WHT YEL/RED
NOTE 3
B
72942

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 trim sender terminal block. If installing on MerCruiser Inboard,
BROWN/WHITE wire is taped back at engine end, or it may be used for an accessory (limit 5 amperes)
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 35 amperes.
NOTE 3 : Connect wires together with screw and hex nut. Apply Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene to connection and
slide rubber sleeve over connection.
A- Secondary Station B- Primary Station
1- Stop -Start Panel 1- Ignition Switch
2- Tachometer 2- Tachometer
3- Oil Pressure 3- Oil Pressure
4- Water Temperature 4- Water Temperature
5- Battery Meter 5- Battery Meter
6- To Engine
7- 20 Ampere Fuse

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MPI Wiring Diagram

INJECTORS 2, 3, 5, 8

467 DK BLU

10A
15A INJECTORS 1, 4, 6, 7

DK GRN

PORT FUEL JUMPER IS

CONNECTED ONLY IN MPI
APPLICATIONS

15A
87a 30 85 86 87

BLK

441 BLU/WHT
IDLE AIR 442 BLU/BLK
CONTROL
(IAC) VALVE 443 GRN/WHT
444 GRN/BLK

C BLK
DUAL ENGINE DATA LINK
(MULTIPLE ENGINE B 916 YEL J1-5 MASTER/SLAVE
APPLICATION SOME MODELS)
A
SOME MODELS
WILL HAVE THE 461 ORN/BLK
DUAL ENGINE 916 YEL
DATA LINK BLK
DLC
MOVED TO THE
DLC

TO ECM/BAT
FUSE
15A

440 ORN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

MPI Wiring Diagram (1 of 4)

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 INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
INTAKE AIR
(IAT) SENSOR SIGNAL (THIS
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR IS NOT ON 5.7L /
(IAT)
350 CID ENGINES)

B
C
(TP)
A

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLANT
(ECT) TEMPERATURE
(ECT) SENSOR
SIGNAL

MPI Wiring Diagram (2 of 4)

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 IC MODULE
EST MODULE

B A

ELECTRONIC SPARK TIMING (EST)

IGNITION CONTROL

430 PUR/WHT DIST. REFERENCE HIGH

BYPASS

DIST. REFERENCE LOW

FROM KNOCK SENSOR

MODULE (BLACK
SCORPION ONLY)

86

TO KNOCK SEN-
SOR (BLACK BLU E
SCORPION ONLY)
TO BUZZER TAN/BLU D 121 TAN

TO IGN PUR C 3 PNK

TO AUDIO
WARNING BLU/TAN B
SWITCHES

TO TACH GRY A 121 WHT

COOLANT OVERTEMP
(TO BUZZER)
LOW OIL PRESSURE/LOW
I/O FLUID (TO BUZZER)

931 BRN J1-6 TO LOW OIL PRESSURE AND

GEAR LUBE SWITCHES OR
TRANS. TEMPERATURE

MPI Wiring Diagram (3 of 4)

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 TO IGN COIL TERM B

TO FUEL PUMP RELAY FUSE 15A

TO INJECTORS
SYSTEM/IGNITION RELAY

86 85

87

ECM BAT FUSE/ 10A

DLC 15A

TO DLC CONNECTOR

439 PNK/BLK

KNOCK KNOCK
SENSOR (KS) SENSOR (KS)
MODULE

TO HARNESS CONNECTOR
(BLACK SCORPION ONLY)

LANYARD STOP
CONNECTOR NOT PRESENT A SWITCH CIRCUIT
ON SOME MPI MODELS (OPTIONAL)
B BLK

MPI Wiring Diagram (4 of 4)

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EFI Wiring Diagram

INJECTOR

467 DK BLU

10A
15A INJECTOR

DK GRN

15A
87a 30 85 86 87

BLK

441 BLU/WHT
IDLE AIR 442 BLU/BLK
CONTROL
(IAC) VALVE 443 GRN/WHT
444 GRN/BLK

C BLK
DUAL ENGINE DATA LINK
(MULTIPLE ENGINE B 916 YEL J1-5 MASTER/SLAVE
APPLICATION SOME MODELS)
A
SOME MODELS
WILL HAVE THE 461 ORN/BLK
DUAL ENGINE 916 YEL
DATA LINK BLK
DLC
MOVED TO THE
DLC
TO ECM/BAT
FUSE
15A

440 ORN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

EFI Wiring Diagram (1 of 4)

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 B
C
(TP)
A

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLANT
(ECT) TEMPERATURE
(ECT) SENSOR
SIGNAL

EFI Wiring Diagram (2 of 4)

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INDEX
 IC MODULE
EST MODULE

B A

ELECTRONIC SPARK TIMING (EST)

IGNITION CONTROL

430 PUR/WHT DIST. REFERENCE HIGH

BYPASS

DIST. REFERENCE LOW

86

TO BUZZER TAN/BLU D 121 TAN

TO IGN PUR C 3 PNK

TO AUDIO
WARNING BLU/TAN B
SWITCHES

TO TACH GRY A 121 WHT

COOLANT OVER-
TEMP (TO BUZZER)
LOW OIL PRESSURE/LOW
I/O FLUID (TO BUZZER)

931 BRN J1-6 TO LOW OIL PRESSURE AND

GEAR LUBE SWITCHES OR
TRANS. TEMPERATURE

EFI Wiring Diagram (3 of 4)

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 TO IGN COIL TERM B

TO FUEL PUMP RELAY FUSE 15A

TO INJECTORS
SYSTEM/IGNITION RELAY

86 85

87

ECM BAT FUSE/ 10A

DLC 15A

TO DLC CONNECTOR

439 PNK/BLK

KNOCK KNOCK
SENSOR (KS) SENSOR (KS)
MODULE

LANYARD STOP
A SWITCH CIRCUIT
CONNECTOR NOT PRESENT
(OPTIONAL)
ON SOME MPI MODELS
B BLK

EFI Wiring Diagram (4 of 4)

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 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK TO
ALLOW FOR CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS
AT A LATER DATE

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