no power at engine control panel

[garethreeves]

The fuel gauge wasn't working so I tried to take a volt reading from the back of it. I must have created a short because some sparks flew after a few attempts in the tight spot. Next thing I know, the panel has no power and when I turn the key I get nothing. No buzzer, no lights.

I checked what appeared to be the power source (a red cable going to one side of the switch and got nothing. I spent a few hours tracing cable around the boat and it appears that it comes from the engine. Is there a fuse somewhere that I blew?

If anyone has any wiring diagrams or information, it would be much appreciated. I spent hours trying to figure it out.

Its a 2000 320.

Thanks

Gareth

 

[Rick D]

Fuse

No doubt a fuse. I can't help for your model. I have a fuse at the main switch and on the instrument panel itself.

 

[seadaddler]

Fuse

I agree my new 07 H-36 has a fuse at the start panel,I remember my 2001 290 having inline fuse down some place on tthe wiring harness maybe near starter but not sure where.
Nick

 

[kloudie1]

On the older Yanmars, the fuse is down in the harness, just above the starter motor on port side of engine.. It is in a little green plastic clamshell case so it does not look like a normal fuse holder.. It is in the red wire that runs from the starter motor big red wire back to the panel..

 

[garethreeves]

Thanks all. I found a wiring diagram which cleared up many of my 'head scratches' while I was at the boat yesterday. I will pickup a new fuse and try replacing it today.

A couple more questions.

1. I assume its a regular glass tube fuse. Does anyone know for sure?
2. Should I be able to access it without other tools?

Thanks

Gareth

 

[garethreeves]

It was the fuse. Thanks all for your help.

It was pretty tricky to access, but didnt require any tools.

G