Mercruiser 3.0lx fuse ?

[fishinrado]

Wiring up a new starter . Original had 3 posts. New one has 4 (two for yellow) When connecting the battery
after install I heard a quick electrical pop. Now no power to anything. Checked all the fuses and all ok. The circuit breaker is not pushed out to reset either.
I'm obviously missing a blown fuse somewhere or the 50 amp re-set is toast? Found the glass fuse as well (next to the power steering reservoir) and that fine too.
Any input welcome!

 

[Fun Times]

What year is the boat? 1996 / 97?

If so then you should have a 55 AMP fuse mounted on the starter stud where the battery cable connects to....Should look like item number 18, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/.../30920/2330/40.... 88-79023T56

Have a link or part number to the starter you bought? 2 yellows sounds different to me at least.

Also there's usually a fuse coming right off the back side area of the key switch which is usually a red type wire that may have blown....Be sure to press the circuit breaker really hard as it does take some effort to reset if it's really tripped but not noticeable.

 

[fishinrado]

Well found the issue. Went through and checked all the fuses with a multi-meter for continuity.
Found a bad fuse that "Looked" good. Starts right up! What a difference with a new starter...........
happy boating!

 

[Mohawkmtrs]

...which fuse?