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    Main power loss

    I have lost power to the whole boat except the trolling motor twice while out on the water. Have since clean the battery terminals and check connections. Is their any other things I need to check so it doesn't happen again and doesn't come back on? The power comes back after a few minutes after I look things over. Thanks


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    Re: Main power loss (sisezz73)

    sounds like you have an automatic breaker that kicks off and resets itself. What kind of boat do you have.

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    Re: Main power loss (mdtritn21)

    95 ranger 482 with merc 150. Where would that breaker be located at?

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    Re: Main power loss (sisezz73)

    I have a 96 481 and I have a master power switch under the back deck
    lid that went bad once and did the same thing.
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    Re: Main power loss (Habby)

    Thats probably whats doing it. Switch over heating then cooling down.

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    Re: Main power loss (mdtritn21)

    Thanks for the help. Hopefully it is the problem. Is that a must now fix or can it wait a few trips out?

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    Re: Main power loss (sisezz73)

    I would fix it soon you can call Ranger parts and have the switch
    in a few days.
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    Re: Main power loss (Habby)

    Its not gong to get any better and will probably leave you setting on the water with no power. You can always jumper around it until you get a new switch.

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    Re: Main power loss (sisezz73)

    good tips guys!
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    Get it fixed. Jumping around could lead to more problems including fire.

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