I have a 2001 21xd. Put it up for the winter and now I can not get anything from the ignition switch to the motor. I have a 2.5L 280 merc. Is it possibly a relay on the engine or is there a fuse I am overlooking somewhere?
I have a 2001 21xd. Put it up for the winter and now I can not get anything from the ignition switch to the motor. I have a 2.5L 280 merc. Is it possibly a relay on the engine or is there a fuse I am overlooking somewhere?
2001Bullet 21XD with JSRE Modified 2.5L Mercury 280h.p/ 28p Performer BC
should be fuse on engine to supply voltage to key switch
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Also double check the battery and connections (start at the source)... can assist more specifically once above info is provided.
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Mercury does not use a fuse in the red 10ga. wire from the batt to the ignition switch!Originally Posted by JOE54
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They also don't RUN a 10ga wire from the battery to the ignition switch.
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might wanna check neutral safety switch operation also I know some hiperf guys bypass these and fuses too
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My Bad.....but it's unfused!They also don't RUN a 10ga wire from the battery to the ignition switch.
The guy had a bad switch!
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