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Old 08-19-2005 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 29scarab10
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I have had this problem once and it turned out to be that the switch for the seat was stuch and was trying to operate seat that was already up. Just make sure that you do not have a switch that hangs occassionally.
Allen
Funny you mention the seats........another thing that's broke on my boat......drivers seat electric bolster is inoperable and a part has been on order for about 3 weeks.........anyway.....I don't hear anything coming from the seats but I will check again as I plan to go out and check into some more things myself!

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Old 08-19-2005 | 04:41 PM
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If you disconnect the battery negative cable and see sparks when you reconnect it; you have a drain. Computers for EFI motors can create a drain as well as some stereo and electronic equipment. These should not drain the batteries in days but can over SEVERAL weeks. Start disconnecting or isolating items to check for the drain. Disconnect the engine harness from the engine connector, make sure the cabin electronics are not draining, check the bilge circuit and make sure the alternator is charging properly.

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Old 08-19-2005 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Dago Racing
Funny you mention the seats........another thing that's broke on my boat......drivers seat electric bolster is inoperable and a part has been on order for about 3 weeks.........anyway.....I don't hear anything coming from the sets but I will check again as I plan to go out and check into some more things myself!
That bad motor could be shorting out......
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Old 08-19-2005 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by birdog
That bad motor could be shorting out......
The seat motor ? The motor isn't the problem with the seat.....it's a piece that looks like a gas shock on a hatchback that I need.
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Old 08-23-2005 | 01:57 AM
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hmm aint performance boating great.
been there done that no warranty 2 motor 2 drive in 1 fell swoop
i tried to buy a good deal in michigan turned into a nightmare,,,
but it all works out just gotta love this chit enough i guess and drink heavily when its broke/
cause u cant when its runnin,,
good luck..
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Old 08-23-2005 | 11:54 AM
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once your mechanic gets your motor started, have him put a voltmeter across your batteries -- will be reading 13 to 14 volts if alternator is working - with engine off, voltage will drop to at or just over 12 volts


do both motors have alternators and separate battery circuits ???
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Old 08-23-2005 | 02:34 PM
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once your mechanic gets your motor started, have him put a voltmeter across your batteries -- will be reading 13 to 14 volts if alternator is working - with engine off, voltage will drop to at or just over 12 volts


do both motors have alternators and separate battery circuits ???
2 alternators!
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Old 08-23-2005 | 03:51 PM
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Dago, are your seat hydraulic? If so I have a pair of Bimba rams you can have.
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Old 08-24-2005 | 10:43 AM
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Lofty,
If Dago does not take you up on your offer for the rams, I will take them as I broke a ram this weekend.
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Old 08-24-2005 | 01:11 PM
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just a suggestion --- with two alternators, I would measure voltage on each motor charge circuit separately to compare to each other.

Measure one motor at a time with motor running then with motor not running -- obviously both should act the same -- 13 to 14 volts with motors running -- around 12 when not
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