raymo Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 I have an 01 2200v. Im getting low voltage to some of my electronics. I suspect a bad ground somewhere or a corroded/broken wire in the main battery setup. I have a 3 battery setup, one in the rear and two in the console, along with a charging system. I do have a multimeter, but Im not proficient with it and its a cheap one with no instructions. I checked my battery voltages and they are all good 12.6. Can anyone recommend any tips with the multimeter to help isolate the problem? I replaced one lug on one cable(the one that looked the worst) and was unsuccessful. I guess it couldn't hurt to just replace them all. If I end up replacing the battery cables that run under the deck, is that an easy pull? I have the old cables in place, so I could use those as a fish...if they aren't bundled with other wiring...they appear to be stock cabling....concerned that the run under the deck with the other cables(steering etc) and are bundled...I simply don't know, never done this kind of thing before. Ive done some google searches on wiring, but lots of technical jargon...would love some laymans terms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsnookyrd Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I just re-wired my 2001 2200v and the battery cables were not bundled with other wiring, should be an easy pull but I would not be so fast to suspect the cable themselves more likely cable lugs. Also probably should have the battery load tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Raymo, if you have a little slack in one end of the cable, just disconnect one end and see if you can pull the cable about a foot or so. If it pulls, then it's probably not taped or tied to the other wires. Sometimes the factory bundles all the wiring together with tape or wire ties. Makes a good looking job, but makes it a pain in the azz for rewiring. If you determine that you can use the old wires to fish the new wires through, make sure you use plenty of lube on the new wires. I usually use duck-tape to connect the old and new wires. Additionally, it's a two person job when pulling big wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymo Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 update for all...I ended up pulling new cable from the fuse panel to the battery, replaced the switch, replaced the fuse panel and cleaned up a ton of wiring under the console...it aint a pro job but its clean and serviceable if ever needed again...I also added a main power and ground bus since the old fuse panel had a makeshift one installed with it...all connections crimped shrink wrapped and liquid taped. Learned a ton and did all the work on my own...and yes pulling big cable is a b*tch on your own...but doable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted June 7, 2016 Report Share Posted June 7, 2016 Good deal raymo. I'll bet you are a lot more confident in you're electrical abilities now. Boat wiring just don't last forever, got to keep up with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 did not mention if all that work solved the problem. hope it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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