Need help with Fuses on 209 Escape

[rda323]

Just purchased a 98' escape and love it. The running lights and bilge are not working, i figured I would check the fuses but having trouble finding the fuse box. I located the one under the panel but that one looks to run fishfinder,GPS ETc and not bilge,Running lights and other accesories. Flood lights, Livewell, and most other accesories work well. I guess my question is, Must the panel be removed to access the fuse panel? I hope someone can help me out. Also, do these boat uses bus fuses or regular fuses that fit into a car?

 

[fishermanaddict]

Ialso have1999 209 Escape. Those switches don't have fuse, It's use circuit breaker.
Your boat should have the circuit breaker next to each on/off switch for pump,nag light , and acc. It look like black rubber knob, Just push in it should reset. Call me if you have further question 714-908-6212

 

[rda323]

Thanks, I may take you up on the call. I tried pushing the breakers. Not sure but a couple might be bad. When I push the bilge breaker and turn it on it immediately pops out like a short or something but the pump is old an needs replacing so I plan to do that. Also, the nav light breaker does not seem to engage. Does this mean they need replacing and Have you done this? Any advice.

 

[fishermanaddict]

Have you solve the problem?

 

[Walkers Edge]

I have a 98' 208, the original switches & breakers themselves have started going bad one by one. You can pull off the panel and check the voltage on the backside with a meter. I plan on replacing the panel when I get the time. Should have started it last week when the wind picked up, looks like this weekend will be blown out also.

 

[CJBROWN]

Those breakers are known to fail fairly reliably at that age. :cry:

Your marine supply has replacements. Yes, easy testing on the backside with a test light or mulitmeter.

 

[rda323]

I did solve the problem and I realle appreciate the advice. I also bought a couple extra breakers to have on board as these things go out. Glad to be part of the forum.

 

[CJBROWN]

Cool.

And we forgot to say "WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!"