Thank you for your input !! I will post what the dealer finds, hopefully soon.

The dealer called and said there was a wire in the starter/ignition circuit touching a head and causing a short. I will be talking to the tech tomorrow to get better info...

THANKS for the update and I would wonder if that 20 amp starter fuse was blown as I mentioned in Post # 15. That was my guest at first.

As I said that a 20 amp fuse is for the starter, for trim up and down and for 12 V to the fuel pump relay and couple more things.

What did you find out ? do you have full details on the issue(s) and the complete fix ? Thanks you can OSO pm me if need to be about any details or questions

The engine wiring harness arrived yesterday, I don't have PN, but still waiting for a seal PN 8M0044310 that they said may not be needed. They hope to have it ready for the weekend. That is all I know at this point.

I hear you more than just a loose connection and a chafed wire. Thanks for the fast reply.

If you want to but only if you want to ---- can you PM the dealer info who has your boat ? Kind of wonder if I know them.

Did some research and found the seals they are waiting for are for the intake manifold, I do not think this has anything to do with the other problem. I did note when I brought the boat in that is does not start like an E.F.I. engine should and after running engine at the dock for for ten or fifteen minutes, shut down, restart a short time later, it would crank and crank, not start, shut key and try to restart and then would fire up, may the seals are related to this ??

What was all done to your engine for updates and what completely fixed it ? thanks you can OSO pm if need to

This is what the repair order had on it. Boat is running fine !!

DIAG ELECTRICAL FAULT STARTER / IGNITION HARNESS/ TEST MAIN
CIRCUITS

RPL ENGINE HARNESS