Key off, trim up/down and horn still work, is this normal, or has prevowner rewired ignition switch?
Jacalore Chief Petty Officer Joined Jun 3, 2013 Messages 457 Aug 16, 2013 #1 Key off, trim up/down and horn still work, is this normal, or has prevowner rewired ignition switch?
Bob_VT Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian Staff member Joined May 19, 2001 Messages 26,103 Aug 16, 2013 #2 Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? yes....Normal
NYBo Admiral Joined Oct 23, 2008 Messages 7,107 Aug 16, 2013 #3 Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? The only things that should be powered by the ignition switch are the instruments and possibly the instrument lights. Oh, and the ignition.
Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? The only things that should be powered by the ignition switch are the instruments and possibly the instrument lights. Oh, and the ignition.
JoshOnt Chief Petty Officer Joined Aug 12, 2013 Messages 487 Aug 16, 2013 #4 Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? Yes that is correct, I have only instruments, instrument lights, ignition and my extra speaks powered by the key
Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? Yes that is correct, I have only instruments, instrument lights, ignition and my extra speaks powered by the key
C crabby captain john Lieutenant Commander Joined Aug 6, 2011 Messages 1,823 Aug 16, 2013 #5 Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? Bilge pump and VHF
Jacalore Chief Petty Officer Joined Jun 3, 2013 Messages 457 Aug 16, 2013 #6 Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? Okay, thanks guys! I hafta ask, why the trim motor active? The horn, I guess, I can understand, but the up/down outdrive? Last edited: Aug 16, 2013
Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? Okay, thanks guys! I hafta ask, why the trim motor active? The horn, I guess, I can understand, but the up/down outdrive?
NYBo Admiral Joined Oct 23, 2008 Messages 7,107 Aug 16, 2013 #7 Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? The main reason is to not put too much current through the ignition switch- it's not designed for it, and if it burns out... It's also handy to be able to raise and lower the drive without having to deal with the key.
Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? The main reason is to not put too much current through the ignition switch- it's not designed for it, and if it burns out... It's also handy to be able to raise and lower the drive without having to deal with the key.
Bob_VT Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian Staff member Joined May 19, 2001 Messages 26,103 Aug 16, 2013 #8 Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? So you can adjust the outdrive to service it....... if room permits (if you have clearance) in the winter it is best stored down to keep the pressure off the cylinders and water drained.
Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? So you can adjust the outdrive to service it....... if room permits (if you have clearance) in the winter it is best stored down to keep the pressure off the cylinders and water drained.
Jacalore Chief Petty Officer Joined Jun 3, 2013 Messages 457 Aug 16, 2013 #9 Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? Okay, makes sense. Glad my boat is "normal"...
Re: Which functions should still work with ignition off? Okay, makes sense. Glad my boat is "normal"...
