Loss of power
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: October-06-2024 at 10:13pm
Topic: Loss of power
Posted By: Jones
Subject: Loss of power
Date Posted: July-06-2017 at 6:01pm
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I can't believe it's been so long since I've had boat issues. It's been a while since I posted but was hoping for some guidance. Probably one of the more annoying issues is a very intermittent electrical problem on my 1998 SSN.. Occasionally, and usually in the morning, I completely lose power to the dash and ignition. It is not the key because none of the accessories work with the ignition breaker pressed. I have checked the throttle and safety lanyard switch and they are fine. What makes it especially frustrating is I can't open the engine cover since it's power actuated (a serious design flaw in my opinion). I wait an hour or so, try again and it fires right up. I have noticed that when it does start which is almost always, it sounds kind of like the starter stays engaged for a few moments but I'm not quite sure. Is it possible the starter or the solenoid/bendix could cause a complete lack of power? I'm in the early stages and I've not checked the engine other that to confirm the battery is fully charged. Can anyone recommend where they would start first? ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: July-07-2017 at 12:19am
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I would hook up tests wires to both the +/- terminals of the main breaker (usually mounted to rear of engine). The wires don't need to be heavy gage. When it acts up, you can use a VOM to see if there is 12V to both wires. If one of them is dead, then that would be good info to have. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: July-07-2017 at 7:56am
It's only got positive terminals. Positive goes into the breaker and back out again. So like SNobsessed said, check for 12 volts in and 12 volts out |
SNobsessed wrote:Posted By: woodyelc
Date Posted: July-07-2017 at 10:51am
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when you get to the battery see if there is a inline fuse holder. This feeds the dash and it is probably corroded and not making a good connection Hope this helps. ------------- woodyelc |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: July-09-2017 at 2:29am
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An afterthought - just unhook the power lift of the dog house, then you can just lift it up when it's dead to check voltages. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |