No power to center console?

[GatorMike]

I've got no power to my CC. No lights, no radios, no bilge pump, no key switch no power period. I figure it has to be either the main ground for my accessarys or the main power supply. I do have power to the outboard just not to my CC. Anyway I have cleaned or replaced the ends to the main ground wire for the accessarys and put a new fuse holder in the main power supply line. I figure somewhere one of those two wires must have a break in it. I'm just going to run 2 new wires but was wondering what size wire to use? Would #10 be heavy enough? I'm running engine instruments, lighting, gps, radios, bilge and livewell pumps & horn.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: No power to center console?

Check your 20A fuse in the motor?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: No power to center console?

If you have no keyswitch power that means the fuse under the engine cowl is likely blown. The keyswitch "A" or "I" terminal feeds the instruments through the harness that runs from the engine to the control box and console. Everything else ont he boat gets it's power from the the two smaller wires connected to the battery. Those two wires feed the fuse panel. If the engine fuse is not blown, have you verified that the battery cables (the big ones) are clean and tight on both ends.

 

[GatorMike]

Re: No power to center console?

You are right about the keyswitch. I realized after I posted that I have 2 problems. I'll have to check the ignition fuse tomorrow. Still have the problem with the ground tho. I have no power at all to the CC.

 

[stylesabu]

Re: No power to center console?

i have 2 fuses under cowl on my outboard. i would check the wiring thats in place,before running new wires. what are you using to check contenuity?