"Jack Redington" wrote in message
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mark wrote:

boat is quite new. all wires are clean with no corrosion. It worked
with the old batteries right up until it died. when i replaced new
batteries nothing works. I either blew something or i have the wrong
batteries. power tilt is the only think that works.
Mark


Mark - you got me.
I have a hard time believing it is the wrong batteries. since the power
trim works that would seem to imply that the ground is good. I just can't
imagine why the lights would be dead also.

Capt Jack R..


Mark, do you have a multimeter? If not, go to the Home Depot, Lowes or
Radio Shack and get yourself a 20 dollar meter. If you are uncomfortable
with a meter or don't know how to use one, go to a automotive store and get
a 12 volt test probe. It looks like a pointy screwdriver with a light in it
and has a ground wire coming out of the top of the handle. With a meter or
a test probe, people here can walk you through the checks. I suspect you
have an in-line fuse somewhere that you haven't found yet that supplies
power to your ignition switch and to your 12 volt accessories.

RCE

Hi RCE, thanks I will get a 12 volt test probe. I'm hoping that there
is a fuse somewhere that I missed. I can't believe how nice all you
guys are. I'm really greatful that I can talk to all of you. I hope
someday I can return the favor.
Mark