voltage issues with Nav lights on
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Topic: voltage issues with Nav lights on
Posted By: keegan99usa
Subject: voltage issues with Nav lights on
Date Posted: June-02-2010 at 7:34pm
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Ok, this is something I've had as an issue since I owned the boat, but can not seem to find a solution. When we are just cruising at dusk, and turn on the navigation lights and anchor light, my voltage goes way down to 10-11 and the volt warning light comes on. If I turn the nav lights off, it's back to normal. I even disconnected the bow light and turned them on, same problem. Any guess at what i can do to eliminate this problem? Do i need to run new wires to that light?
Thanks dan ------------- Is it Summer yet?? |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-02-2010 at 8:19pm
Dan, You just haven't been doing enough reading and searching here on CCfan!  The problem has been discussed LOTS!!!
Heavier power wire to and from the dash. Clean all connections including the engine harness plugs. Use dielectric grease on all cleaned connections. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
keegan99usa wrote:Posted By: keegan99usa
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 12:50pm
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Thanks Pete! I appreciate it!
Dan ------------- Is it Summer yet?? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 7:56pm
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I have the same problem..know the solution but my doubt is this: the cable that need to be replaced are the ones that run from the engine to the ign key?
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 9:10pm
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Seb,
Yes, the main feed to the ignition switch. From there also check out the wiring to the breakers too. Don't forget the ground wire from the engine up to the dash as well. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: June-03-2010 at 9:17pm
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To the ignition breaker, that is. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: keegan99usa
Date Posted: June-04-2010 at 2:21pm
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This sounds like a job. i need a trained gopher to run the wires, lol. ------------- Is it Summer yet?? |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: June-04-2010 at 3:10pm
It's easy. Start with the ground wire. Before you run the wires, test by making a few connections first with loose wire. I tested simply by temporarily touching an additional ground and hot to various points in the electrical system and monitoring the voltage gauge. In my case the IGN breaker itself was drawing way too much current. Just replacing that gave me another volt. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: TheChad1976
Date Posted: June-04-2010 at 7:30pm
| Hey man I have the same exact problem in my 87. It has to be somewhere behind the dash or a ground / wire issue because I connected an extra volt guage up to the battery this past weekend and at the battery itself the volts stayed right where they should but the guage on the dash dropped wayyy down with the running lights on, or any accessory for that matter. I havent dug in to find the problem though. |