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In Response To: Could this be a symptom of a bad ground connection to the battery? 
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() The alternator is the problem. When B+ lead is removed (engine stopped) the breaker doesn't blow. The short must be in the alternator... Blown diode?
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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?