Positive battery cable grounded on block.

[DIVEGUY]

Hi fellow members. I recently purchased a 96 spx 720 and promptly shorted out the battery "melted the negative post".
The positive cable had rubbed through the casing and grounded out on the block. Anyways I did the obvious repairs, cables and posts.
The sea doo will not cycle on. The dash goes on then turns off if the start switch is pressed. Any helpers?
I have an basic idea but will always field good advice whenever possible.
thanks in advance.
Troy

 

[brock1]

WELCOME!!!! is your battery new or is it the old one..you may have killed the cells

 

[DIVEGUY]

Used the same battery. got a voltage reading of 12.1v I can do a avr but the sea doo is in a rural location. "cottage"

Can I test the system with a battery charger safely on these? (set at low amperage)

 

[brock1]

WELL..... 12.1 was probubly not when you were trying to crank...if the battery is bad your voltage will drop drastically when trying to crank..you need to have it LOAD tested at a place like autozone they will do it for free but i will guarantee it is a bad battery causing your problems.... 12.1 is low just sitting there

 

[DIVEGUY]

Cool AVR is load test language up here in the great white north.
I'll swap it out with a fresh one I happen to have in town

what kind of fuse is used in this PWC they mention a 5 amp but dont say what kind of fuse.
LZ AT 05 or is it a micro fuse. etc
tnx
troy

 

[brock1]

which fuse are u speaking of troy

 

[DIVEGUY]

I think part #278 000 344 5 amp fuse
I need to know the style of fuses used.
i will save me a trip into town
tnx
troy

 

[speedster98]

Can I test the system with a battery charger safely on these? (set at low amperage)

No!!! you cannot test the system with a charger and will fry the mpem (very expensive computer) if you do. These mpem's are super sensitive to voltages and fry often when people hook a charger to a battery still connected to the ski, try jumping from another vehicle or boat that is running, or hook the battery up backwards.

 

[Strizzo]

The fuses are typical automotive blade fuses