reversed battery connection-help-sx200txrx

birdbrain

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Reversed battery connection, after correcting it, I tried to start my engine- nothing. Worked my way to find 80A fuse common to the the starter and charging circuit that was melted. Thought now that I had corrected the battery all is well and good. replaced link to test my theory - Wrong, blown link, no reaction on the part of the starter or anything. Ultimately found that the + and - coming directly from the boat to the + and - of the starter was shorted after removing the cable from the starter. It did seem like it was charging and settled at about 1.3 Ohms when I measured across it. I'm puzzled because wires at the key switch and kill switch should have fried before the 80A fuse? I'd appreciate your help and direction/ trouble shooting tips.
 

birdbrain

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Re: Update: reversed battery connection-help-sx200txrx

Re: Update: reversed battery connection-help-sx200txrx

I went back and traced my steps. I found that my regulator rectifier contained a pwr to gnd short after it was isolated from all other connections. Lightning coil has continuity, tilt relay checks okay. Hopefully this will fix the issue and no other problems will arise after the fact.
 
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