Im lost without the PW thread!!!!

[skippabcool]

Yeah I got a problem

[hyphen79]

The real engine hour meter in the ECM only accrues time when there is ignition (RPM) input. So you are ok with the Head-unit coming on with key in the ACC position. BUT, I would pull the Head-unit red turn-on wire off the switch and put it on a switch. If you have a Carling toggle, I have some labeled actuators with a music symbol on them just for stereos.

Ok, so this is what I did. I ran the remote power turn on from the ACC switch on my dash to the radio. This ACC switch is now the master SWITCH for my stereo and amps.

I then installed three switches in my glovebox to the left of the head unit. These enable to me to turn each amp on or off individually. They even light up BLUE to match the colors of my boat. I will get pictures posted soon I PROMISE!

[hyphen79]

Yeah I got a problem

I believe we all do, or else we wouldn't be on here.

[chpthril]

Ok, so this is what I did. I ran the remote power turn on from the ACC switch on my dash to the radio. This ACC switch is now the master SWITCH for my stereo and amps.

I then installed three switches in my glovebox to the left of the head unit. These enable to me to turn each amp on or off individually. They even light up BLUE to match the colors of my boat. I will get pictures posted soon I PROMISE!

Its a simple mod, I do it on a lot of boats. All you have to do is pull the small red wire wired off the ACC post of the key switch and relocate it to the switched output of an unused toggle. on most boats, all the toggle are already connected to B+. if you want a labeled switch cover, let me know. They have a music symbol on them.

The only thing you need to watch out for with what you have done, is some "pop". You need to make sure the volume is turned way down, even then, you may even get a little pop. This is due to the amp coming on with audio signal already present.

[chpthril]

I might be like the commercial with the guy on a date checking the game on his phone, but me checking TO

Not me....im just blatant about it

[hyphen79]

Its a simple mod, I do it on a lot of boats. All you have to do is pull the small red wire wired off the ACC post of the key switch and relocate it to the switched output of an unused toggle. on most boats, all the toggle are already connected to B+. if you want a labeled switch cover, let me know. They have a music symbol on them.

The only thing you need to watch out for with what you have done, is some "pop". You need to make sure the volume is turned way down, even then, you may even get a little pop. This is due to the amp coming on with audio signal already present.

I did it this way so that each amp is it's own zone. Towers speakers, in boat speakers, and the sub. I have an EQ / pre-amp which can control the volume of each zone, but I wanted more control over which amps were actually on. I have control issues I know..... HAHA!

[lancehon]

I might be like the commercial with the guy on a date checking the game on his phone, but me checking TO

Ha I did that last weekend and got busted! This place is so addicting

[Wakeman22]

Its busy. If you'll be around I might try to get up your neck of the woods this Saturday. I'll probably spend the night in OKC. It's only a 2 hour drive from Altus.

I should be around for sure. Do you still have my cell?

[Wakeman22]

I might be like the commercial with the guy on a date checking the game on his phone, but me checking TO

skippa thats a true TO hoe.

[Ewok]

I should be around for sure. Do you still have my cell?

Yes. I'll send you a text on Friday when I know if I can slip out of town for a night. I brought my wetsuit with me too. looks like a nice clean install on your ballast system, I'm going to be picking you brain a bit to try to get your lessons learned.

[Wakeman22]

So working on the ballast and finishing it up tonight I thought about testing it this weekend and what could go wrong. Hum? A major leak and how to remedy the problem should it happen. So I check my bielge pump and found a problem. See pic below.

[Wakeman22]

Yes. I'll send you a text on Friday when I know if I can slip out of town for a night. I brought my wetsuit with me too. looks like a nice clean install on your ballast system, I'm going to be picking you brain a bit to try to get your lessons learned.

Fine with me I will be ready and dont let the burnt up bielge pump stop you. I will have it replaced by then.

[chpthril]

So working on the ballast and finishing it up tonight I thought about testing it this weekend and what could go wrong. Hum? A major leak and how to remedy the problem should it happen. So I check my bielge pump and found a problem. See pic below.

Looks like a fuse should have blown long before that pumped melted down. Good catch!

[Wakeman22]

Dont know why a fuse did not blow but I will investigate it.

[dingleberry]

pump problem post