Wiring problem

[DWhitt]

So I just finished wiring/rewiring my new ballast system which involved moving the 2nd battery and rewiring the stereo and some other auxiliary items. Tested everything including making sure the engine would start and then put everything back together, floor, rear bench etc. I took it to the ramp and tried to start it and it just make a few clicking noises and then the panel turned off. Re-enter code and try again, this time it just immediately shuts off when I press start to start the engine. Take it home and discover that there is a large multi-pin plug on the bow side of the engine that is unplugged. Must've bumped it putting the rear back rest back in. Plug it back in and try to start the engine. Now it at least stays on but I just get a popping sound from the engine. Sounds like it may be coming from the starter. I don't have a 2nd person around to listen for the source today. Did I fry something when I had the multi-pin connector unplugged and tried to start it? Any ideas of where to look now?

2002 PCM Excalibur engine

[DWhitt]

RE: Wiring problem

Update, now it is back to shutting down when I press start....

[jward]

RE: Wiring problem

check the 60 amp fuse on top of the motor (just push it in) also on mine there is a 100 amp inline fuse between the starter and the 60 amp. Get a volt meter and just go through your wiring and see where power is getting to and where it isn't. You may also have a bad kill switch. Just some things I could think of. hope it helps

[DWhitt]

RE: Wiring problem

Ok, so I had already check the 60 amp breaker and checked to make sure voltage was getting everywhere. I noticed that there was a very small amount of oxidizing on the battery so I figured what the heck, I'll take a wire brush to it and clean it anyway. Bingo, fired right up first time. It's always the simple things.