Am/fm Stereo problem

[Jeremy90bay]

I have a 1997 bayliner Capri 1750 (second owner). When I bought it the radio didn't work. I looked under the dash and the fuse attached to the radio (glass 10amp) was blown. I changed it and still nothing. Is there another fuse panel or place I should look before I just invest in a new radio. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[roffey]

voltmeter, check for power or lack there of. Check at the radio, then the fuse panel then work back from there, divide and conquer.

 

[Jeremy90bay]

That's the thing, I can't find a fuse panel in the boat. It's got to be there somewhere right?

 

[Chris1956]

There should be some kind of power distribution panel in the boat. They are usually under the dashboard near the driver's station. They are usually powered via a dedicated wire on the battery, and not powered via the motor harness. If that power cable or the ground is not connected to the battery, the radio will not work.

Trace the radio power and ground wires to their source.

 

[roffey]

There "should" be an inline fuse, red wire that connects the radio to a power source. The wire I think will be connected to the fuse panel. If its after market and the PO installed it could be connected directly to the ignition (not good). If you want to test the radio you can run a wire directly from the battery to the radio. Looking back at the original post you would have a fuse box for sure. The boat is not that old, a 1997 almost brand new in this forum, LOL.

 

[GA_Boater]

You are in luck, Jeremy. Bayliner has owner's manuals back to 1977 on their site. Here is the page to select your manual - http://www.bayliner.com/Page.aspx/pa...s-Manuals.aspx and a PDF of the manual with electrical starting on page 29 - http://www.bayliner.com/boat_graphic...01385844PM.pdf

I won't say it's loaded with info, but it does say where the fuse block is located with a photo. Good luck making music.

 

[Jeremy90bay]

Thanks for the help. I will get on it today and post my results. Thanks again.

 

[Watermann]

If all else fails, either in the meantime or an alternative to dash mounted stereos, you can get bluetooth speakers and stream your playlist right from your smartphone. Easy way to get tunes in your boat.

 

[Augoose]

If your 12v constant (usually a yellow lead) isn't connected along with the 12v ignition power, you radio likely won't work.