Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

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Hello,
I have the PDP wiring diagram but it does not tell what voltage or identify the terminal that the red wire off of the EMM bolts into. I need to know if I am supposed to have 12v there. If so my PDP is no good instead of my EMM. please help. I am talking about the red wire at the bottom left of the PDP directly below the 4 wire plug.
 

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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Should have battery voltage at key on, And charging system voltage upon running. 13.5 to 14.5.
 
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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Just want to make sure that we are talking about same wire, if so my trouble shooting is done. I have .536 vdc with key on at that wire.
Thank you for the quick response.
 

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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

The red wire should have 12 volts on it and is where you can hook up an additional battery in your boat to charge it.
 

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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Yes we are talking about same.
 
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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Thank you very much woody and boobie. This is excellent news. My EMM is not getting power from that terminal. Looks like it's off to the dealer to purchase a new PDP.
 

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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Hold the phone!! That terminal Comes from The EMM where the charging system components are. The bad voltage at that point should have nothing to do with the PDP. Just what is the prob with the mtr???
 
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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Motor shuts down. Three red lights. Will not crank. No fuel pump. Tilt and trim switch works. This is a recently purchased boat. I went on two test rides and boat stalled. The old owner brought boat to marina for repair. Marina told him EMM was no good, would take three months to repair. I bought the boat and pulled it so that I can T/S myself. I checked cooling system for blockage, all passages clear. I replaced the t-stats even though they tested ok (tested in boiling water with thermometer). Replaced the water pump (looked ok and I had good pressure prior to replacement). I checked terminals/voltage from batteries to motor (checked ok). Main breaker checked ok. Began checking voltages at PDP and found the wire in question to have .536vdc with key on and battery voltage at 12.97vdc. Tested resistance/voltage on all relays in PDP, energized and static, checked ok. Checked all fuses on PDP for voltage/continuity, checked ok.The only thing I found that was odd, is that I have a voltage drop at fuses that supply all the injectors and oil injector with battery voltage then 40vdc when running. With the key on I have 11.69vdc at these fuses. I also have 11.69vdc at the purple wire that goes from the PDP to the main relay. I believe this is a seperate problem being caused by an incorrectly adjusted shift cable causing the shift interupt switch to partialy engage, providing a weak ground, resulting in the voltage drop. I still have to check voltage at the white with red tracer from the EMM to the bottom large 4 wire plug going into the PDP. I am suspect that this can also be the cause of the voltage drop if the EMM has an internal short. I'll verify, once it stops raining, by disconnecting the shift interupt switch and check voltage again. Sorry for the long post. I am trying to be thorough.
 

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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Just for the heck of it you may want to contact DFI Technologies at 1-866-298-1510. They rebuild EMM's. I've delt with before and they may give you some good pointers. I can't see where it would take 3 months to have this prob resolved.
 
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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

I just finished sending them an email with my info. I tried calling but their closed. I hope to get in touch with them tomorrow. I just want to make sure that there isn't something else wrong with the system that may damage the repaired EMM after I install it. I think the marina that the previous owner used is not very reputable. They "fixed" the motor after it broke down on the first test drive. They said the coolant lines for the computer were clogged and that is what caused the shutdown. When we broke down again on the second test drive, I lost faith in the marina's technical abilty and chose to fix the motor myself. Thanks again for the help.
 
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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

I've been doing some research on these FICHT motors and not liking what I have found. Could someone clarify if my motor was before or after BRP took over OMC. I'm pretty sure that 2000-2001 is the years to avoid but I want to be sure. I have a 2006 Johnson 150 2-stroke on my other boat on stand-by if this motor doesn't work out. Just want to know if I am wasting my time and money with this 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 

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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

I believe BRP had control of the production on 2002 Ficht and up. It should tell you on your model# sticker. Your 2006 Johnson 2-stroke should be a good one if it's a carbed mtr.
 

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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Just want to make sure that we are talking about same wire, if so my trouble shooting is done. I have .536 vdc with key on at that wire.
Thank you for the quick response.

That B+ does only have charge voltage when engine is running and should have none when not running. To check properly, you need to hook it up to a 'spare' battery.
 

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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

OMC bellied up 12/2000. BRP didn't buy OMC inventory immediately and took quite a while to QC everything before allowing any shipments. By 2002 things were pretty much under control.
 
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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Thank you all for your replies. My EMM is in Alabama at DFI being repaired. I'll update once I get it back and test the engine.
 
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Re: Need voltage for 2002 Evinrude 200 FICHT RAM red wire that bolts to PDP please.

Installed repaired EMM, tested motor, runs great, except I have a problem with the shift interupt switch activating at the wrong time. Cables are adjusted correctly. I still have to t/s why is is not functioning correctly. Once I fix the switch problem, in the water it goes. DFI was great to work with. I recommend them for all your FICHT electronic repairs that they are capable of performing. Thanks again for everyone's help.
 
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