115 HP Evinrude FICHT Inline Fuse Locations

[MN_PatS]

I've installed a new Optima battery in my boat and it's been tested to verify it is at full charge. The connections are good but I get no activity what so ever when I use the power trim buttons either on the motor, on the throttle or in the front of the boat. When I turn the key, there is no sound whatsoever which makes it seem like there is a short somewhere. I called my local Evinrude Dealer and they think that I just popped a fuse. The problem is I'm not sure where the fuses are located. I'm assuming that they are in-line fuses somewhere under the cowling but can someone help me figure out where to look? It is a 1999 model year FICHT I believe.

Problem Solved

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 115 HP Evinrude FICHT Inline Fuse Locations

Im no expert but im working on the same problems myself right now and Ill share what ive found. theres a 20 amp fuse right beside the starter in a rubber grommet. theres also a 2 amp fuse in the relay box near the battery, it will have a plastic cover that screws down closed. I too just bought a boat and found both these fuses to be cracked. If you find any more please let me know since i too am trying to start my boat. Hope i helped, and gl

 

[MN_PatS]

Re: 115 HP Evinrude FICHT Inline Fuse Locations

Maybe the nature of the fuse I'm looking for is different from my expectation that it would look like an in-line auto fuse. When I look near the starter motor, I see the wiring harness and connectors but I'm not seeing any fuses that I can replace. If I'm looking at the motor from inside the boat, the starter is to the right side of the engine.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: 115 HP Evinrude FICHT Inline Fuse Locations

you wont be able to see the fuse, its concealed in a black rubber grommet. Look to the right side of the starter, there will be 2 black lines running to a black rubber connection, open that up and inside it will be the fuse, prob a 20 amp. the rubber grommet will probably been held secure to the motor by a metal clip or holder of some kind, gl

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 115 HP Evinrude FICHT Inline Fuse Locations

Maybe the nature of the fuse I'm looking for is different from my expectation that it would look like an in-line auto fuse. .

HighTrim is mistaken as he is describing the fuse that is used in a carbureted outboard. You have a FICHT motor which is a completely different animal.

Your fuses are in the Power Distribution Panel on the starboard side of the motor. It is a black plastic cover that has two silver screws holding it on. You can use a dime to loosen the screws. There are 7 mini-blade fuses in there, all 10 amp.

 

[MN_PatS]

Re: 115 HP Evinrude FICHT Inline Fuse Locations

Thanks, that's exactly the help I needed

 

[lwpierce52]

Listen to High Trim. that's the correct location of the fuse only I had a 30 amp fuse and was told it might not be big enough. Anyway, I put another 30 amp back in and my problem was solved.

 

[GA_Boater]

Listen to High Trim. that's the correct location of the fuse only I had a 30 amp fuse and was told it might not be big enough. Anyway, I put another 30 amp back in and my problem was solved.

I hope he hasn't been waiting 10 years for you to confirm. Ancient thread and the OP is long gone!

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