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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-16-2022, 09:00 PM
Replies: 66
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Posted By mmwjr
The horn is a grill on the froward port side...

The horn is a grill on the froward port side about inline with the bow cleat.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-16-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
You may want to label the wires or fuses so you...

You may want to label the wires or fuses so you know what they feed for future reference. Glad the issue is behind you.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-14-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Yes the fuse boxes they used are low budget and...

Yes the fuse boxes they used are low budget and corrosion issues are common resulting in poor connections. I recommend a Blue Seas unit.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-12-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Basic electrical; the negative wire is carrying...

Basic electrical; the negative wire is carrying current any resistance in that path results in a voltage drop across the resistance. With a voltage drop you will be able to measure the difference...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-12-2022, 12:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Voltage works as V = I*R. Any resistance in the...

Voltage works as V = I*R. Any resistance in the connection will should up as a voltage drop from the panel back to the battery.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
That 3 prong is a push on connector and you can...

That 3 prong is a push on connector and you can just pull them off to isolate the gauges.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Have you performed the test of disconnecting the...

Have you performed the test of disconnecting the gauges to see if you can get 12V on the I terminal with only the ignition system powered?
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
This is a good result as it says there is no...

This is a good result as it says there is no resistance in the connect of the fuse box negative back to the battery. However you could still have a resistive connection from the fuse box to item at...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Not sure I’m following you. Using a voltmeter you...

Not sure I’m following you. Using a voltmeter you measured between battery negative and the fuse box negative; correct? If all is good you should get 0 volts as they should be connected.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
The battery selector switch doesn’t have any...

The battery selector switch doesn’t have any negative connections only positive.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-11-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Almost. It doesn’t go to the starter but to the +...

Almost. It doesn’t go to the starter but to the + terminal on the ignition coil as well as ignition module.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-10-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Not sure I’m following you nor you have the flow...

Not sure I’m following you nor you have the flow correct. The harness provides power the the fuse box so the only issue it may have is a resistive contact that drops voltage under load. The purple is...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-10-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
The engine harness connector is on top of the...

The engine harness connector is on top of the engine near the distributor. A corroded or not fully seated connector will result in a voltage drop under load.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-10-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
It’s probably in the fuse block under the helm...

It’s probably in the fuse block under the helm and is either 15 or 20 amp, however since you are getting 12V on the B wire the fuse is good.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-10-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
The switched purple provides power to the...

The switched purple provides power to the ignition system as well as power to the gauges. I would disconnect the purple from each gauge one at a time until you get 12V on the I terminal. I bet you...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-07-2022, 12:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Understand but sometimes new is bad.

Understand but sometimes new is bad.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-04-2022, 11:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Ok it’s bugging me that the ignition fuse doesn’t...

Ok it’s bugging me that the ignition fuse doesn’t blow when you are getting zero volts on the I terminal. Try removing all three wires and connect the B and I wires together. Do you still have 12VDC?...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-04-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
I’ll need to look at the wiring diagram to...

I’ll need to look at the wiring diagram to provide suggestions.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-04-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Hi Mitch any progress? I would connect the I...

Hi Mitch any progress? I would connect the I terminal wire and repeat the test. If voltage is not good you know where to start looking.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-01-2022, 10:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
Mitch I’m going out of town the rest of the...

Mitch

I’m going out of town the rest of the week so I won’t be on line till Saturday. Try removing the ignition switch I and S wires then turn the key to run and see if you have 12VDC on the I...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 06-01-2022, 01:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,399
Posted By mmwjr
The ignition switch B terminal should have 12VDC...

The ignition switch B terminal should have 12VDC all the time. The ignition switch I terminal should have 12VDC when the key is in the run and start positions. The ignition switch S terminal should...
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