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Ahh, that explanation seems to make sense.
In Response To: I'm with you Charlie. Here's what the mechanic said: ()
So the "engine kill" circuit has some momentary fault accross the hot/ground feed? I'm surprised that it's the "automotive fuse" that's fried. You're living well, Larry!!! It it were me, I'd have fried the board on the Seatalk. That would be more than $1 little fuse (or whatever) costs. ;^)))
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- Engine kill switch blows Seatalk bus fuse?
- Sounds like you engine alternator is causing a spike through your system. The Seatalk is just "sensitive" to the spike.
- Maybe...
- The bottom line is that current
- I was thinking along those lines, but...
- I understand what you are saying but
- Makes sense to me. Spring launch and electrical corrosion go hand in hand.
- I gotta see a picture of it.. here's a try
- Makes sense to me. Spring launch and electrical corrosion go hand in hand.
- I understand what you are saying but
- It soundlike a transient -- not continuous isse, Steve
- I was thinking along those lines, but...
- How about a fuel shutoff cable? Works without any possible failure.
- the hour-meter rewire did the trick
- Kill switch saga continues. Any electrical wizards reading?