I was out with my grand kids and dropped anchor to eat some snacks. After an hour or so I attempted to start the engine but found the 15 amp fuse had blow. I replaced it 7 times until I ran out of fuses, then rigged the fuse with foil to get us home. I know it's got to be a short but I have failed to find it after hours of looking. I can't find any sign on the purple wire or others that show a melted or bare wire. Help....
Ignition fuse on my 2002 SeaRay 176
- Thread starter Terry W
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JimG
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- Nov 4, 2008
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- Boat Info
- 2007 310 DA
Kohler 5ECD
- Engines
- Twin 350 Mags
Raw Water Cooled
V-Drives
Can't be a dead short or you would've melted wiring with the foil trick.
I'm not familiar with your boat... so what does this 15A fuse do (besides prevent starting)?
Good luck and welcome to CSR!
I'm not familiar with your boat... so what does this 15A fuse do (besides prevent starting)?
Good luck and welcome to CSR!
Bt Doctur
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If you have a TKS type carb, check for a bad diode
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1144264/Mercruiser-3-0l-Tks-Alpha.html?page=31
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1144264/Mercruiser-3-0l-Tks-Alpha.html?page=31