2006 Suzuki DF140 RPM Racing

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1. start at fuse panel. check voltage for the windlass wire, record voltage.


2. go to windlass switch. with switch off, check voltage at the switch (power side), record voltage

3. with switch on, check voltage on windlass side and power side

could be bad fuse, bad wires, bad switch, etc
 
BrentB - there is a fuse behind my Captains chair. I believe it is 50amp. It blew when I installed the new switch because I forget the anchor is hard wired. This makes me think the wires from the fuse to the switch is good.

I can't read any voltage at the motor. My crew thinks the motor is the issue but I think I should see voltage in the wire leading to the motor.
 
ok if switch has been replaced and tested with DVM digital volt meter then it could be the wiring, poor crimps, someone repaired a wire with splicing in a new wire and or poor crimps or the windlass. I mentioned the clamp on DVM and ammeter. It is handy bc it clamps on the wires and measures the current along with other features I just bought one from Sears on sale for $45. It may or may not help you troubleshoot. Bad crimps is another problem. It would help to know if the windlass is getting juice. Sorry I cant help more without seeing how it is wired and getting the entire wire line from battery to windlass and if properly grounded. Post update. probably something simple like the wire inside the windlass was disconnected and the solenoid if it has one is stuck. LOL good luck
 
I agree with installing a relay and now have corded or cordless remote control and having it properly fused with a circuit breaker
 
Thanks Brent - I'll work on debugging the motor. I have lots of travel coming up but I'll update when I can get back to the slip.

Really appreciate your insights! Thank you - hope you have a great holiday!
 
Quick update. I had a mechanic on the boat yesterday and he found the relay in the battery box, starboard side that was totally corroded. He jumped it a boom - power! He gave me a good lesson in cleaning up my electric connections....something I'm ashamed to say has gone forgotten.
 
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