Cris Nauta
New Member
- Oct 11, 2019
- 9
- Boat Info
- 1994 Sea Ray Signature 170
- Engines
- 3.0L Mercruiser
Good morning. I have a 1994 Sea Ray Signature 170 with an electrical issue. Last week while cruising, I started getting a "low battery alarm" note on my depth finder and the volt meter was fluctuating around 11 to 12 volts and the depth finder would go off on low voltage. And sometimes all of the dash gauges readings started bouncing around. It ran and started just fine. Yesterday I charged the battery and got 12.7a at rest, removed and cleaned the ground cable connection where it bolts to the engine/bulkhead and took it back to the lake. Started and ran great, no problems for first 20 minutes and then same problems. Took it back home, checked the battery and got 12.7 amps. Started it up on muffs and got 14.6 amps at the alternator and battery.
So, I'm presuming a have a loose or bad connection somewhere. And after looking at the electrical schematic, it looks the red/purple wire is the main feed from the battery/alternator up to the cockpit. Any advice on where to start looking? Than you.
So, I'm presuming a have a loose or bad connection somewhere. And after looking at the electrical schematic, it looks the red/purple wire is the main feed from the battery/alternator up to the cockpit. Any advice on where to start looking? Than you.