Problem with fuse by solenoid on 110 1990 Evinrude

BassSpotter · #1 March 18th, 2009, 07:49 PM

I was hoping somebody may have a little information or guidence for me. When preparing my boat for the upcoming season I noticed that I didn't have any power to my tilt/trim or to my starter. I checked over the wires and battery and found that the 20 amp fuse by the solenoid was blown. I placed a new one in and it blew. It blows as soon as the new fuse is placed in. The ignition switch is off and I checked the hot wires for wear but nothing. Any suggestions?

tashasdaddy · #2 March 18th, 2009, 08:07 PM

check your power trim circuit, it works when the key is off, and could be shorted.

Joe Reeves · #3 March 18th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Suggestion...... Connect a ohm meter set to hign ohms between the open fuse lead (not the one connected to the solenoid, the other end) and the powerhead (ground).

You'll obviously obtain a high reading due to a bad short, at which time you can now locate the short. When the ohm reading drops to zero, you've got it.

BassSpotter · #4 March 24th, 2009, 02:45 PM

Thanks for the info guys, after going over everything it ended being a hot wire in the red plug, I ran a jumper wire for the plugs to check and it worked perfectly. Thanks again!

chriscraft amerosport 262 · #5 July 5th, 2009, 12:03 PM

I have a 10 amp fuse next to my trim motor that blows as soon as I put the fuse in the holder. Is this the same problem you had? I am not sure what to do as I have searched for hours for a shorted wire.

tashasdaddy · #6 July 5th, 2009, 12:46 PM

sure sounds lke it. the ignition fuse is a 20 amp.