Unidentified fuse

[Stevan47]

I would like some advice regarding an unidentified fuse which I have discovered, hidden away under the switch/control panel in the wheelhouse? It is located almost directly underneath the tachometer/start/stop key switch assembly. It is a 3 Amp (purple coloured case) spade type fuse and although there appears to be purple coloured wire connected to it, it is very difficult to access. You can just make out the top of the fuse, with the number '3' stamped in white. I managed to get a fairly good photo and have uploaded it to my photo album (stevan47). If anyone has any ideas I would be pleased to know. kindest regards. Stevan.

 

[bill46]

could it be for voltmeter or stereo memory?
Our 31 has 2 inline 3a from house, one is stereo memory and second is voltmeter.

 

[Stevan47]

Hi Bill: Don't have a volt/amp gauge on the panel, just a fuel gauge. The stereo memory fuse is down below in the 'cave'. Possibly, it could be for the fuel gauge, or maybe the tacho/odometer? Not sure. I will wait until I get some more suggestions and then email the factory I guess. Thanks for your suggestions anyway. PS: Hope the weather in your part of the world is good for boating at the moment. Regards, Stevan.

 

[Chimo]

Could you pull the fuse and see what doesn't work?

 

[Stevan47]

That is an option, which i haven't tried yet. I was afraid of tampering too much, too early, in case I 'screw' something up. May have to do that eventually I suppose. Thanks. Steve

 

[Stevan47]

Seem to have solved the unidentified fuse saga. The factory (Andrew Custis) hinted that it could be part of the start panel system (warning lights/buzzers/alarms, tacho, illumination, etc) and it seems he is correct. Also, Dave Shores (dgshores) had similar thoughts and he now has just sent me some info from the Yanmar Owner's manual confirming this. Obviously, I could not see the 'wood for the trees'. Anyway, I am a bit wiser now and I seem to have all the fuses located and ID'd, which is reassuring. Many thanks to all who contributed their suggestions. Kind regards from 'Down Under'. Stevan.