I have Johnson 1998 50hp J50PLEEA with BRP-type remote control (aftermarket).
I had to re-wire everything during rebuild process so I may have missed something. Now I am experiencing issue with onboard 20A fuse. Almost each time when I attempt to start, it would start or crank but end up with burn fuse. Initially I suspected ignition key(aftermarket) so I replaced it with OEM ignition. Still the same issue.
To identify issue I disconnected starter and did some electrical testing with multimeter.
Everything seems to be fine from following tests.
Now the issue that I found: When I attempt to start motor(starter disconnected) positive(+) and negative(-) wires become shorted and stay shorted even with key in ON position, but if I unplug remote control(6 pins square plug) - short disappear. While short is detectable, wires getting warm to the touch.
Also the big question: Should battery negative be grounded to boat hull (aluminum boat)? The reason I am asking is that remote control body and boat hull are not connected to battery negative.
Thank You
I had to re-wire everything during rebuild process so I may have missed something. Now I am experiencing issue with onboard 20A fuse. Almost each time when I attempt to start, it would start or crank but end up with burn fuse. Initially I suspected ignition key(aftermarket) so I replaced it with OEM ignition. Still the same issue.
To identify issue I disconnected starter and did some electrical testing with multimeter.
Everything seems to be fine from following tests.
Now the issue that I found: When I attempt to start motor(starter disconnected) positive(+) and negative(-) wires become shorted and stay shorted even with key in ON position, but if I unplug remote control(6 pins square plug) - short disappear. While short is detectable, wires getting warm to the touch.
Also the big question: Should battery negative be grounded to boat hull (aluminum boat)? The reason I am asking is that remote control body and boat hull are not connected to battery negative.
Thank You