www.iFourWinns.com

Just a thought, but was there a second wire off off the battery that powered the helm? Did you get all the wires when you hooked the battery back up?

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

I'm pretty sure there is only the one power wire to the battery. Will check though when I get back out there. Good thought though.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

Should be three cables from the battery. Main power to the engine (starting), as well as one for the auto bilge pump and Helm Power. The helm cable is fairly large, so hope you wouldn't miss it. Just for giggles, check your polarity too. Is the trim running "UP" when you push the "UP" button? Unlikely, but a posibility.

Good Luck!

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

Man, if I was at home I would take a pic for you. I am sure its your "helm power" breaker...somewhere in this mix.

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

OK got an update and problem solved. Cougarcruiser wins the prize. How stupid of me. There was another power wire that I didn't have hooked to the battery. It managed to fall down in a spot where I couldn't see. Took my battery out a few months ago and didn't remember the extra power wire. Thanks for all the help guys. I love this site!!

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

Yeah...didnt think about the actual helm power wire being off. My boat has a wire that goes from the battery to the helm power circuit breaker and from there, out to the helm.

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

Hey - I'm just glad it was an easy fix!

Nice! back in action!

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

For future reference the helm circuit breaker is on the panel marked "Helm Power" to the left in the pic below(starboard side of boat) near the battery access.



The wire that was reconnected to solve the issue above runs directly to the back of this panel. If you ever add a second battery, this circuit could be considered the 'house' circuit, and the other red wire leading back to the starter would be the 'starting' circuit.

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2007 Horizon 200
4.3L GXi/ SX 225 HP

My boat does not have that there?

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)