24' toon, 2001, Johnson Outboard 115hp Not Starting

[rrb6699]

no spark. when i got the motor the power packs and relay were replaced. could the ignition switch be the problem? the black/yellow kill wire has another wire in the same plug to the power pack. i pulled it but, it did not spark again. i cannot disconnect just one of them since the plug has both wires in it. i just want to get spark to the plugs and i'm confident the engine will start. i have a manual but it is not clear what to do because it doesnt show locations of the components. just diagrams without pictures. i need to know how to trace from switch down the line or back from the starter i guess. i'm not real good at this stuff either. But locating the components (grounds,etc.) will help me.

[ripple]

it very well could be related to the key switch its an easy thing to chec on these engines just discnnect the engine harness ( either the big red plug, or the 3 deustch cnnectrs under the plastic cover on the port cyinder head)then all u have to do is jump the starter solenoid between the yellow red wire and battery positive the motor can run with this stuff discnnected so be careful