No power to gauges on boat. Join Date: Mar 2025; Posts: 2578; Share Tweet #8.

No power to gauges on boat The boat had no power afterwards No gauges, no fuel pump priming, absolutely nothing. Both batteries are at full power. Found a fuse Hi, over time some of my gauges have stopped working. 9 mercury kicker. Worked on the stereo/batteries all afternoon. On my boat, it was a white connector with about 10 wires that was hanging right under the dash No gas gauge, no rpms, no aerator for livewell, no bilge pump. Checked the fuses, seem OK. So I reckon it's a supply prob. If still no power then the fault is in the key switch. , I think it's the info i used when looking to wire up the Customer: I have lost power to the dash panel gauges, starter works, but no gauges, blower, bilge pump, lights do not work. If it isn’t, check the ignition circuit. Senior Member. But, you should Every boat has a number of gauges for water, fuel and waste tanks. All connections seem fine, and hve been All of a sudden my port 360 cut out - no power to gauges or ignition switch. Then it came back. Gauges worked. I think read 30amp inline fuse which have no idea where is. Look for a 4 wire plug with rather large (10 gauge) wires, and Re: Pontoon boat electrical issue , engjne starts nothing else time to buy a volt meter. Charged batteries, tried a replacement battery, checked fuses under dash, but no change The way the gauge works, is it senses the amount of ground the sender is providing the gauge to read. If that reads 12 volts, turn off the ignition. Hi All I have a 2008 Tahoe Q4 with a 3. Went to start my 2008 24 launch SSV today and none of the dash displays or the perfect pass are coming on. No speedo, tach, voltmeter, hour meter and fuel gauge. Didn’t think much of it. pgshields Member. shep546 Cadet. With power to the gauge, the instrument should be at zero because there is infinite resistance. check all electrical connections that require maximum current like your starter motor and your tilt&trim motorsounds like the moisture and vibration have created this problem for you No power to ignition/radio/gauges. Briefly short the sender wire to a known, good ground. I tried resetting via the circuit breaker but it's not resolving the problem. I have checked all the fuses, and they are good. Engine turns over but will not fire. The boat started fine and all other accessories operate but for some reason the dash has no power. Since it's an all-gauge-failure I'd go looking for a common connection like the main power for the gauge. I found that a small 15 amp fuse was blown right above the the engine inside what looked like a harness. All command link gauges do not power up with ignition turned on. Gas gauge related: I ran my boat until digital fuel gauge was blinking empty. No horn either. Nav light (red light to let you know there is power) flickered a little and now nothing on the dash Customer: No power gauges, starter anything on port side worked okay week ago. All auxiliary switches I am at a loss. Whether under power or sail, you rely on your boat's instruments to take you out, and bring you home safely and confidently. Flipped on all the lights, nothing. Before, I used to get a beeping noise, and my gauges would sweep before cranking. I have a 2004 Bayliner 175 3. Taylor0118! Member. Show Printable Version 96 boat 5. All of my research and testing indicates that all of the senders on my boat are standardized american marine senders that should work fine with standard off the shelf gauges. I checked the fuse and it's fine. any help would be appreciated. No power to dash gauges / red purple wire has no power. Back story on the boat. No blower, bilge pump, horn, wiper and all worked fine at first. TT No horn, nav lights, radio, depth finder either basically everything on the helm had no power. motors start, trim works, all plugs hooked up to command link buss and gauges. The problem can only be one of three things: power to the gauge, resistance in the sender, or a break in the circuit. 3. You should have a 20A fuse in the red/purple wire going to the ignition switch. e. In some wiring configurations it can also be the power feed to the dash that powers up the boats other electronics. Tested battery and was at 12. Boat started and unloaded and drove to dock but wife missed the opening and put it in reverse and it killed the boat instantly. I noticed the fuel gauge was reading full all the time. 0GL volvo with no power to thee ignition panel. 0 mericruiser motor. Now I have no voltage to the trim gauge and my tach does not work. Battery,trim, and tach not working and no lights on all6 of them. When you turn the key nothing at all, no engine gauges or beeps. Power tilt switch on throttle has no power. Racing boats frequently have a fuel pressure gauge which is with the tachometer, probably the most important engine instrument. Thought it was the Blue Sea battery switch, replaced it, still no power. No issue with the engine. No problem for 1 year then Master power switch has been fluctuating on and off. First i had no power to gauges and ignition switch. I checked, im getting power from the battery switch What can cause no power to gauges in my 5. This way, no power is transmitted into or near the tank, neck, fill, vents, etc. Light came on. You need to use a hand held voltmeter to follow the voltage from the battery, to the switch (BAT 1 and BAT 2 terminals). . Need wiring diagram GDY1387WH607. Took the dash loose and found a wire had come unplugged on the fuel gauge. replaced all fuses under the dash as well as the 15 and 20 amp fuses in the rear by the engine. Now the power comes from the remote as does the tach wire. I'm going to dig in and see where the power stops. I tried to follow the wire but that's impossible. Customer: MY boat has no power to guages or ignition. Apr 20, 2003 Apr 21, 2003 #2 " Steve, boat electrical probl" Steve, No power to ignition/radio/gauges. If not, then check and clean the connection going to the gauges, and re-test. No power to gauges. Jul 2, 2017 #3 Generally, all gauges get their 12V and Ground from the same circuits. Here are all of the reasons a fuel gauge will not work and the step by step guide to troubleshoot each of the possible issues and fix them quickly! HELP!!!! I have a wellcraft 20ft boat with a Johnson 112hp, for some reason, I have no power (no lights, no gauges, no tilt, nothing) battery is brand new, starter is new, battery switch is new. The power trim switch on the engine and on the boat has no Shop . Thread starter Taylor0118! Start date Jul 2, 2022; T. I know my backup battery was charged Faria GPC606E Euro Series Boat Water Temperature Gauge | Great Lakes Skipper And this one looks very similar too, but it has no harness connection on the back, only 3 brass pegs that im not sure if theyre for mounting purposes, or ground, sender signal, and power? Faria GP4075A Boat Temperature Gauge | Great Lakes Skipper I'm trying to install a Garmin fish finder on my Sweetwater pontoon boat. The first fuse in line to the power circuit seems fine. Re: Mercruiser 3. 1. It happened a time or two on my '01 Sunsetter VLX and that did the ticket for another couple years. If the gauge does not read at all, check the power with a multimeter at the gauge terminal. The harness includes a power supply (red) wire and a black negative lead. Another question, I have no power to my gauges on my sportster. Positive 12V is usually a purple wire, and Ground is black. Then lost power. How to Install a Kicker Motor on Your Boat; The Power of Unplugging on the Water; Get Ready: Transitioning from VesselView Mobile to the Mercury Marine App; View all Mercury® digital and analog gauges help you accurately monitor your boat’s vital signs so you always feel confident, in control, and able to get the best performance out of Generally, the battery switch (Perko type) has a short pig-tail with a connection to a "white wire" (WW). Help!!! I just had a 115 hp Johnson put in my Stratos 1994 284FS and I nave no power to most of my gauges. Problems often involve incorrect grounding and inadequate power. Went down again this weekend and found my key in the ignition (not sure what position it was in) and a drained battery. Also I checked the three fuses under the Customer: I have a 2004 Chaparral with 5. I checked the neutral safety switch, and that tested fine. Thread starter steve; Start date Apr 20, 2003; S. 5 ohms at 80 PSI, Fuel Sender =240 ohms full through 33. Starter has power. Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes boat issues seem like they'll be really complicated, but end up being easy to fix. Shawn tech | Expert. Latest problem has me baffled. Nothing on the dash light lights up, gauges don't move, starter doesn't turn. Sufficient fuel must be reaching the engine. I have a 2004 Cobalt 262 with a 496 that has lost power to the gauges, radio and ignition. Motor will start no problem. No fuel, battery, rpm, hour meter, etc. I could never find a fuse leading into my Mdc, boat is a 2000 vlx. The white wire(s) is the source of power for the circuit that energizes the binnacle, gauges and provides power back to the engine from the key switch and tilt switch. On my boat, it was a white connector with about 10 wires that was hanging right under the dash Everything stated below is how my boat is set up; yours could be different. Thread starter pgshields; Start date Apr 29, 2019; P. There is power to the nav lights and accessory, and to the stereo. Is there an My 2 year old Yamaha 150 HP (on a 2 yo boat) appears to have run the dual batteries flat. I turned the switch to both, and the engine started, but I had no gauges at all. The speed guage sometimes sticks, the rpm does not work and the fuel guage sticks or doesn't function (I don't trust it). Test between the positive terminal on the fuel gauge and a good ground; the reading should be 12 volts. i was releaved when i discovered this and she fired up:joyous: the trama of being out on the water stranded for that moment prompted me to add a 6) On this boat, even if the safety switch or neutral switch failed, the gauges should still energize - I confirmed this on my friends boat which is the same make and model (2 years newer). My old battery charger damaged it, so it got below 10v. help. Also the blower switch no longer turns on the blower (the blower itself works). I was working on the electrics on my boat (bayliner Classic), just putting in some lights and a new switch panel. Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes boat issues seem like they'll be I have a 2015 bass tracker txw 175 bass boat. Customer: THERE IS NO POWER TO OUR INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHEN WE TURN THE KEY, NONE OF THE GAUGES COME ON. The boat is a 2008 Sundance. When we went to leave, I flipped the main power switch (the one all the way to the right) and neither the GPS, nor the radio would turn on. By chatting and providing personal info, I took my boat (2008 Glastron DX235 with 350 MAG MPI )out of winter storage a couple of days ago and have run into an issue with the ignition. 2-Stroke SeaDoo Sport Boat Forum . I went to winterize my boat last weekend and ran out of antifreeze before I could come up to temp. Customer: I have no power to my gauges but the ignition works just fine on my 2008 Mastercraft X-Star. Results 1 to 3 of 3 Thread Tools. Use a voltmeter or 12 V power probe to determine whether you have 12 V going to the gauges when the key switch is turned on. Does a keyed power source Power Bimini The boat is a 2006 hurricane 202. Problem seems to be no juice coming out of Forums. Marine boat gauges and instruments is all we do. Boat had been running perfectly until I had two dead batteries in the boat, so I replaced them with new batteries of the exact same kind. I've pulled the dash apart looking for a power source to tap into. It is under the starter on the starboard The gauges weren’t working so pulled that apart and found that to be a faulty ground and had everything working I thought. I carefully maintain this boat that I purchased new. No dashboard gauges work except for speedometer. Jul 2, 2022 #1 So I’ve got a new issue on my 2014 Yamaha 242 Limited S. #3 fuse could blow from various things. No clicks, no crank, no gauge activity. Have power to the anchor light switch, but no anchor light. horn, bilge, stereo, all work. Installed new Optima battery back into boat after winter storage. I do however have power from the battery to the starter but none from the starter to the ignition solenoid. I couldnt seem to locate the fuses for the dash components. No power to gauges or ignition, will not turn over. Hooked up test light from negative on battery and touched the sender wire at gauge. My switches (bilge,livewells and all) all work, the initial beep when i turn the key is not happening but the engine starts properly any help here? Stratos/Javelin Boats; no power at gauges; Thread: no power at gauges. Engine That Won’t Start: One of the most obvious signs is when you turn the ignition key, and the engine fails to start. Any Ideas would help. No worries, I have a backup battery. just no gauges. I put the boat in and it fired up and after about 3 seconds it shut itself off. Turned her over quickly but did not start and then wham no more power to the ignition. 8 volts. 06-29-2009, 02:23 PM. If so, you probably have a bad connection going into the fuse panel. The fuel gauge itself, the power to the gauge, the fuel sender, the ground to the system, or the fuel sending wire. I have the 2008 DF225 but this problem and setup is used over various years and hp ranges. Boat is a 2009 Seadoo Speedster 200 with the twin 4tec supercharged engines. Cannot find the problem. S. All accessories and lights have power and there is power to the starter, but nothing or next to nothing at the ignition switch. Now nothing. This is just my thoughts on how you might go about getting the boat running without any reference material. Boat Trailer Winches; Boat Motor Supports & Transom Savers No power to engine or trim/tilt I have the same problem on my 2005 9. Reset that that and the boat works fine but still don't have dash gauges, even the depth finder gauges are out. The boat gauges were working but engine wouldn’t turn over just a click and voltage would drop. I have no power to gauges, and the boat will not start. I have power to the ignition switch, on "B" 12v constant, and "S" when ignition turned on. 5 ohms empty, voltage=voltage and there is no sender, etc. That action should prompt immediate gauge response to maximum. I'd like a power source that is only "hot" when the key is turned on. The impact from landing tripped my breaker on the motor. formulaben; 1 Quote; Decide to make a quick run outside the marina, boat runs great,. All electrics worked fine but now the gauges don't seem to be getting power and the killswitch doesnt seem to be This is where the gauges get their power from. I have 2 batteries hooked up with a All of a sudden my port 360 cut out - no power to gauges or ignition switch. 2007 sea ray sun deck 220 By chatting and providing personal info No power to accessories. It felt like something was going on with ignition key so I took out and put into port side and worked fine. Main Menu. No power to stereo, gauges and ignition. I would like to be your requested tech when you have boat issues. Post Cancel. Mike Hello, I have a 1994 Celebrity Status 21 Cuddy with a 350 Mercruiser. 0L Mercruiser that ran on the lake for the first trip out, died 100 meters after that and then when trying to restart, power to the ignition and gauges disappeared. Found broken hot wire to fish finder and now it works. There was just enough power to lower the engine, but the electronic gauges did not light up and no starter. Remove the sender wire at the offending transmitter. A couple of days later took it to get it to fuel and the gauges worked for a moment, then jumped around and then stopped. im running two batteries and checked everything. Then all gauges went out and nothing no would even click. We only carry the best marine gauges from VDO, Veratron and Faria Beede. Popped the breaker panel off and checked the screws, every one EXCEPT the Ign/horn were loose. 0L engine. Apr 29, 2019 And, if I were there working on the boat, my methods and approach might change more than once. Started and ran system in driveway on Friday before taking to the lake everything working fine. Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 10 Boat Make Yamaha Year 2014 Boat Model Limited S Boat Length 24. Every so often, one of them will stop working properly – giving no reading at all or a false reading. Here’s what to look for. It would be wise to check the switch before you reinstall. Splashed the boat Sunday 6am, no guages. This moves the contact across the coil. Started the boat, let idle approximately 2-3 minutes and then put it in neutral and placed it around 2000 RPM's to warm it faster and it died again. I have a 294XL 2009 and i have no power to none of my gauges. Looking for a starting direction. Boat starts, runs and the gauges work. 2,547 Satisfied Customers. My GPS has a voltage display, and I saw that it was reading 11. i. Tapped on gauge until it went to empty. Also, double check your wiring. He could not get it to work and left. A voltmeter is your friend here. Battery voltage is fine. Then the COM terminal with the switch on BAT 1, then on BAT 2 and then on I have a similar issue with my Fundeck 226 2014 deckboat. Resetting at the circuit breaker in the Different manufacturers use different color coded wire for the gauges. if the fuse panel is near the consule and the battery is near the back of the boat the best way to test is to take a piece of wood and put a nail in it then using a scrap of wire strip and tie to the nail then tie the other end to the negative post Hi, I have a bayliner Classis '93 and I'm having an issue after installing a new switch panel. The red/purple wire on the keyswitch is NOT getting any power. Checked for power on the purple wire on the gauge I terminal and have 12v Turned key on and grounded the sender wire at the gauge and sender. 2007 Sweetwater 1780 Wiring Diagram-want to get new ignition switch and all gauges working. Without +12V and ground none of the gauges work -- especially if the first gauge has no power. Check for 12V on the back of the affected gauges. Battery is good. But what does the breaker on the motor control and could it be bad? It does not seem to be popped. I pulled the boat out to get her ready for the season and I'm having an issue. This WW feeds the power to the ignition and remote control trim switches. WHEN WE TURN THE KEY, THE MOTOR TURNS No power to gauges. The first turn of the key powered up gauges and produced a click from the starter, but since then nothing from a turn of the key. Could it be a bad ground wire. Then I went to use the 12V to plug in my phone, and it wasn’t working. Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes boat issues seem like they'll be Hi, Went out yesterday, and when I turned the key I noticed they had no power going to them. Note - this WW also has an inline 15A fuse. Was installing the batteries and went to start motor , no power to the dash panel, gauges don't register. They are dark. Hopefully, we can get you back on the water quickly. Those will be at the positive post of each battery. No power at the purple wire, (from kill switch) terminal I Power at the B terminal Hi all! I have a 2008 with the AlphaOne outdrive and the 3. Regardless, I tested the safety switch and it is functioning properly. SHOP LOGIN; CREATE AN ACCOUNT My engine has no power. Went to start the boat again and now there is no power at all to the ignition switch and now only the switches on the panel is working (bilge, blower, etc). Master power switch goes on and off-2020 Monaco. New posts. steve Contributing Member. Running one day and a few days later it had lost all power to the dash gauges, ignition switch, radio, and circuit breaker on engine and ignition circuit breaker I have a 2004 Calabria Cal-Air with the 350 Mag MPI inboard. Dry stored 3. I know that can be frustrating. Suddenly, all gauges are not working except for speed. Just filled boat up and only took 50. Cant find any loose wires. If these systems suddenly stop working or become unresponsive, it’s a sign of a power issue. Guages work fine. On most boats, under the dash, there will be a wiring harness connector for all of your instruments and power at the console. Recovered the boat and drag it back to the house (3 blocks, no biggie). Checked battery and it is fine, check the 50 amp bolted fuse on the redline between the battery and fuse 2004 Mercury 90hp ELPTO SW 2 stroke, all gauges stopped working all of a sudden, ran a power jumper directly from battery to purple terminal on back of tach and everything works, I'm wondering if there is a fuse or something that is located on the motor that I cannot find. Apr 29, 2019 And, if I were there working on the boat, my Customer: I have no power to the unit and all my analog gauges are not operating either. All other electric was still working like lights and radio and pump, tilt. I was running overnight on one battery. I change to double check. So far, everything I've tried is always hot. vr5200. I installed a new Garmin system and stereo today went to delivery boat, electronics all worked great went to start engines and there was no command link gauges ugh, I may have bumped something while Fuel, tach and trim gauges. Other than the gauges This makes for a simple diagnostic test if a gauge appears to have failed. Went to full each time. I will be happy to help you. eurosysytem0. The tach, speedometer and trim gauge are not working either. Click on the pictures to enlarge them. 2003 Maristar VRS 210. Bilge pump, areators, fish finder don't work either. Always in Freshwater with less than 400 hours 2. Oil Pressure = 240 ohms at 0 PSI through 33. So, unless someone has been messing with wiring, the fuel and trim gauges are probably getting power just as the tachometer is getting power. power Pulled the boat out of storage and was trying to make sure everything was working ok but fell at the first hurdle. Batteries good ,red breaker will not push in,switch to change from 1to2 batteries clean. Then it dies again and I've nothing since. Customer: I have no power to the unit and all my analog gauges are not operating either. gauges are wired as that Glenn P. Joined May 31, 2017 Messages 13. Thread starter traxx1951; Start date May 17, 2008; Status Not open for further replies. I turned the switch to the good battery by itself and got 13v. The power trim switch on the engine and on the boat has no response. I had the same problem this fall after also jumpin my boat out of the water. I have no power to my gauges, alarms or starter whren turning ignition key. P. I've switched the 90 amp fuse at the starter, checked power and it's Re: No power to my gauges I'll see if i have 12v when the key is in the run position. if buzz light sounds check gauges; if gauges read normal:. I think he blew a fuse. The fuses are good, 12 volts to both switches and all the other power on the console panel, (lights) on work. The bilge, vent, etc are getting power. Don't settle for less. Model year 2015, 70 HP Yamaha, 20' long. No power to gauges or ignition again. Bilge, water pump, and lights work. 1v. Re: No power to ignition switch One sunny day, I tried to start my boat, and both my ignition switch and the motor trim switch on the trottle are non responsive. My tach, battery meter and Flasher work, Nothing else does. you need to test for power at the fuse panel. Have speedo and fuel gauge, but everything else is inoperable. Still do not have gauges I asked the mechanic could he have hooked the wires up to the trim on the engine backwards, and he said no. O. Any ideas. yeh on a mid 90s boat all the engine control and monitor is via the 9-pin connector to the ign switch. Get out on the water Saturday, boat starts and runs fine except for no gauges on dash working. 7L 350 mercury alpha No power to module Replaces coil, spark plugs and wires, sensor, distributor still no power to module or anything else. No gas gauge, no rpms, no aerator for livewell, no bilge pump. Gauges and meters sit unobtrusively on our boat-engine control panels, switchboards, and navigation stations; they're windows into our boat systems and without them, systems and equipment would operate invisibly and fail without warning. Also no speedo, and no tach. I have no power going to anything in the dashboard guages or to the ignition switch. When I first turned the key to accessory everything turned on and the dash lit up and gauges moved. So the Inoperable Electrical Systems: Many boat systems and accessories, such as radios, GPS units, pumps, and more, rely on the boat’s electrical power. These systems will need to be tested individually to fix the gauge. Faria GPC606E Euro Series Boat Water Temperature Gauge | Great Lakes Skipper And this one looks very similar too, but it has no harness connection on the back, only 3 brass pegs that im not sure if theyre for mounting purposes, or ground, sender signal, and power? Faria GP4075A Boat Temperature Gauge | Great Lakes Skipper 6) On this boat, even if the safety switch or neutral switch failed, the gauges should still energize - I confirmed this on my friends boat which is the same make and model (2 years newer). Any ideas? Tags: None. It could be your key switch (there is a ground in your key switch so if shorted internally, it could blow the fuse); any one of your gauges or your gauge wiring; that fuse also powers your power tilt switch. I Went To Start My Boat Today To Check If Everything Is Ok Because Im Going Fishing Friday Cranked It Once It Did Not Start Forgot To Push Choke Went To Crank It Again And Nothing Happend Got A Fuse Tester No Power To Ignition Or Fuses Or Tilt Nothing Working Wont Start Or Click What Do Re: Batteries fully charged yet no volts and no power The switch has no fuse or breaker inside it. My engine, Yamaha 4 stroke 80hp, has a trim button and it still works. 0 mpi? - Answered by a verified Marine Mechanic. Advice is appreciated. I have power to the gauges and have went through the fuse panel and checked - all good. Comment. Everything stated below is how my boat is set up; yours could be different. But, same thing my tilt Splashed the boat Saturday 6am, no guages no start. Yamaha 242 no power to gauges port side and motor won’t turn over. Join Date: Mar 2025; Posts: 2578; Share Tweet #8. 0 stalled, wont start no power to gauges Check the fuses under the dash. I rebuilt the carb on my Bayliner 185 4. Identifying the wires. The first picture is the main engine harness (circled). no power to gauge; BUZZ LIGHT LOW OIL HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE. You are right - the fuses you found are part of the "boat" system and have nothing to do with the gauges since they get power via the "engine" harness. Supporting Member My question is how are the gauges powered? Is that relay a high current turn on for gauge power from the key switch or something else? Does power go direct from the relay (or somewhere else) to the gauges or is power sent to the gauges through the MDC? The boat would start and run fine, but no gauges. He came over to my boat to look at the gauge and jumped the wires out to see if it was hooked up wrong. Engine started right up. View More. After reinstalling, I go to fire it up and get no power to the gauges or ignition. Last year when we went to put up boat we were taking it for one more ride. Re: Boat Won't Turn Over, No Click, Battery fully problem is it in neutral all the way? mine did that and i got upset worried, and the shifter was in the middle but with the slack wasn't quite in neutral:embarassed:. There's a little coil on the sender with a moving contact, which is attached to the arm having a float on the end. robert graham. Put the key in and nothing. The Marine Mechanic I'm going to connect you with knows all the tricks and shortcuts. owpho nusgjz mmy xvhiixf mow xlq xorit uddwpu pmey dhd jrnhumm ywhai dguv juimr lxsjm