Mike Ba Posted August 4, 2019 The accessory panel on my1986 235 XLC is not working. The gauges on the main panel are working. I replaced the 30 A fuse by the battery off-on switch and still no power. Any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drewm3i Posted August 5, 2019 Check the fuses on the panel itself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjbergen Posted August 8, 2019 On 8/4/2019 at 7:43 PM, Mike Ba said: The accessory panel on my1986 235 XLC is not working. The gauges on the main panel are working. I replaced the 30 A fuse by the battery off-on switch and still no power. Any thoughts? My troubleshooting recommendations for electrical always starts with a voltmeter and checking voltages. Start at the battery and confirm there's 12+ VDC. Then check at the battery switch. Then the next stop is probably the accessory panel. Use the engine block for ground. Confirm that the negative wire from your battery is connected to the engine block. Basically, walk through the electrical system starting at the batteries and touching each connection point along the way. Come back with results and we can help more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Water Dawg 6 Posted August 8, 2019 Do you have a breaker on the accessory panel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggy Posted August 8, 2019 8 hours ago, rjbergen said: My troubleshooting recommendations for electrical always starts with a voltmeter and checking voltages. Start at the battery and confirm there's 12+ VDC. Then check at the battery switch. Then the next stop is probably the accessory panel. Use the engine block for ground. Confirm that the negative wire from your battery is connected to the engine block. Basically, walk through the electrical system starting at the batteries and touching each connection point along the way. Come back with results and we can help more. Yep! Start at the source and work forward. Or at least a known good point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Ba Posted August 9, 2019 Thanks! I’ll try from the battery switch forward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted August 10, 2019 Also do the ...wiggle each wire end testing. Old boats do get DIY problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Ba Posted August 13, 2019 Thank you for the input! I used a voltage meter and discovered a plastic connector under the side wall had corroded like a battery terminal! Cleaned it with baking soda and walah!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
