I’ve been reading other helpful posts on this site which are relevant to my issue but am still struggling to diagnosis the problem.
In short, I have a relatively new 2017 Tohatsu 30 hp outboard. I recently installed a battery on/off switch. The engine worked fine my last two or three trips but now the 20 AMP rectifier fuse blows when battery switch turns.
I disconnected the rectifier and power went to the engine without the fuse blowing (h/t to this forum for the troubleshooting tip). The fuse blows when I reconnect the rectifier.
My only thought is I possibly damaged the rectifier when I installed the kill switch - but then I’m not sure why the boat worked fine for a few trips post-installation.
Any additional troubleshooting tips before I give up and take it to an expert for repair? I’d certainly appreciate any help.
In short, I have a relatively new 2017 Tohatsu 30 hp outboard. I recently installed a battery on/off switch. The engine worked fine my last two or three trips but now the 20 AMP rectifier fuse blows when battery switch turns.
I disconnected the rectifier and power went to the engine without the fuse blowing (h/t to this forum for the troubleshooting tip). The fuse blows when I reconnect the rectifier.
My only thought is I possibly damaged the rectifier when I installed the kill switch - but then I’m not sure why the boat worked fine for a few trips post-installation.
Any additional troubleshooting tips before I give up and take it to an expert for repair? I’d certainly appreciate any help.
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