Evinrude 175 FICHT -electrical problem

[greggreatrex]

Boy do I have a strange problem. I hope someone can help.<br /><br />I have twin engines(1999) and they both have the identical problem. Maybe its a recall item.<br /><br />On the motor cable assembly-there is 4 wires going into the main power relay terminal. Well, i'm getting melting in the terminal?<br /><br />What could be causing this? Especially on both engines!<br /><br />Thanks for your help!<br /><br />Greg

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Evinrude 175 FICHT -electrical problem

Go to www.dfitechnologies.com. These are the OMC guys. Good luck.

 

[greggreatrex]

Re: Evinrude 175 FICHT -electrical problem

Thanks Dhadley, I'll see if they are not to busy reading chapter 11. Will let you know how it works out. Greg

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Evinrude 175 FICHT -electrical problem

This is the company the engineers started in order to keep the group intact when OMC was closed. Good guys.

 

[Bear]

Re: Evinrude 175 FICHT -electrical problem

http://www.yachtworld.com/magazines/goboating/99dec/revved/ <br /><br />Have you got these upgrades installed?<br />"Earlier this year, OMC began an extensive program to install these upgrades - called Performance Enhancement Packages - on all 1998 and 1999 OMC FICHT-equipped outboards in the hands of consumers or in dealer inventory. All current owners who accept the Performance Enhancement Packages will receive them at no cost."<br /><br />Well, it migth have nothing to do with your electical problem, but while you are at it...