Power issue
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Power issue
Hello,
I have a mercruiser 350 that when i turn on the key I don't get the alarm sound for the gauges nor does the engine turn over. I do have power to the radio, lights, blower, etc. I have replaced the batteries and looked at all the fuses that I coud find. Does anyone have any other suggestions that I coud look at?
Thanks,
Bjb21
I have a mercruiser 350 that when i turn on the key I don't get the alarm sound for the gauges nor does the engine turn over. I do have power to the radio, lights, blower, etc. I have replaced the batteries and looked at all the fuses that I coud find. Does anyone have any other suggestions that I coud look at?
Thanks,
Bjb21
Re: Power issue
I'm only saying this because I've done this myself, but make sure it's in Neutral. It's really easy to have bumped it slightly and put it into gear without realizing it.
Kim and Steve
2003 Lowe Suncruiser Trinidad 222
2003 Yamaha 90hp 4-stroke
2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7
Spend most of our time on Lake Eufaula
2003 Lowe Suncruiser Trinidad 222
2003 Yamaha 90hp 4-stroke
2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7
Spend most of our time on Lake Eufaula
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Re: Power issue
+1 +1
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Re: Power issue
Also... Kill switch and lanyard...
Sincerely,
Rich
Sincerely,
Rich
Rich and Annemarie Bias
2007 20' Princecraft Vantage 20L
2007 Merc 75 4 Stroke
2006 Honda Pilot
2007 20' Princecraft Vantage 20L
2007 Merc 75 4 Stroke
2006 Honda Pilot
Re: Power issue
Do all boats have that alarm? Mine has never beeped at me prior to being cranked. I never really thought about it as I've never had any problems.
2014 Sweetwater 2086SW
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
90 Hp Yamaha 4-stroke
Re: Power issue
I just spent a week chasing a similar problem with my Honda outboard. Not only make sure the shifter is in neutral, make sure the cable from the shifter is actually moving the lever on the transmission to neutral. My inner cable failed even though the outer sheath was connected. Inner cable moves the lever.
You can read my saga here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21602
You can read my saga here viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21602
Re: Power issue
In addition to all the other suggestions...check the lanyard and/or ignition wiring connections behind the console. Just had this happen on a brand new boat. Turns out I loosened up the lanyard connections when storing the mooring cover underneath the console.
2014 Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8524
27" RPT tubes w/underskinning
2014 115hp Mercury 4 stroke
Previous: 2004 Four Winns 22' Horizon, 270hp
27" RPT tubes w/underskinning
2014 115hp Mercury 4 stroke
Previous: 2004 Four Winns 22' Horizon, 270hp
Re: Power issue
Thanks for the suggestions. I did double check that it was in neutral and it does shift. I talked with the mechanic that winterized it and he is thinking it may be a relay to the starter as everything worked fine when it was winterized. I will let you know when/if I figure it out.
Re: Power issue
You can easily bench test the relay. I learned that last week. After I installed a new relay.bjb21 wrote:Thanks for the suggestions. I did double check that it was in neutral and it does shift. I talked with the mechanic that winterized it and he is thinking it may be a relay to the starter as everything worked fine when it was winterized. I will let you know when/if I figure it out.
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Re: Power issue
Have you checked in the engine compartment for an engine fuse or breaker? Had the fuse holder on a boat that failed, so check that as well.