Re: Battery drain issue
Having a issue with my battery, i can charge it before a trip and by the time it gets to the rap its dead. i think i have figured out what is causing it to die like that. its the big positive cable that connects to the starter when i connect the cable it sparks so im guessing its what is causing the battery drain. What do i need to do to trouble shoot and fix it.
its a 3.0l merc
thanks
John
Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... Where are ya doin' the hookin' up, at the battery's positive(+) post,..??
Basically, yer Whole boat is powered through that connection,...
Soooo,... Anything on the boat left "On", will draw power, killin' the battery,...
Make sure everything is turned Off,...
Jumper a Test Light 'tween the battery post, 'n cable,...
A draw will light the light,...
Start disconnectin' circuits outa the electrical system, til the light goes Out,...
That's the circuit that's drawin' when it shouldn't,...
If yer seein' Strong Sparks,...
I'm guessin' yer hookin' the cables up backwards, as it sounds more like a Dead Short,...