Non Report/a Tech-Question

[moorefish]

Sorry. Not a report but I realize the depth of serious talent on this site so it seemed fitting to present a tech-related question just in case somebody has crossed this bridge before

The problem: Volvo-Penta AQAD-41A. Ignition went totally dead but "everthing else" not related to ignition switch or VP gauges is up and running. I did discover that my alternator is shot :bablefish and is producing zero volts. Placed all 4 batteries on my remote charger and all are now holding 12.7 volts at rest and cables look good. I have power to both the starter and battery switch. Further checks reveal the main wiring harness and plug located inside electrical box atop of engine are unfrayed with no obvious corrosion points. Breaker switch does not appear tripped and button moves freely in and out. I exposed backside of ignition plug and tested all 6 pins with voltmeter = no power so ignition switch appears fine. Also, tilt-trim fuse on starter is good via Ohm test, and no obvious wire problems elsewhere. Tilt/trim gauge on bridge is also dead as is power to the tilt motor relays. No blown fuses. * Perhaps there's another breaker or fuse located elsewhere? I do see a small grey box but it looks unrelated to ignition's wire harness that enters the ignition Key. I have one of those older/rebuilt 41A's with a 290DP. Ideas and input greatly appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving..

[Mot's Sr.]

Dude, I hope Getagaff will read this and help you out on this. He's the guru on this stuff.

Have a happy thanksgiving.

[radarman]

If that breaker doesn't have click feel to it your breaker is shot. It should definitely be "setting". Breakers fail internally and cause you to lose power and you end troubleshooting everywhere else. Check the back of that breaker and see what voltages are on the input and output.