200 Merc EFI Fuse Problem

AllanL

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I have a 99 200 Merc EFI. The cap on the oil tank on the motor broke.(oil everywhere) I replaced the cap. Now when I turn the key the 20A fuse above the solenoid blows. I've wiped the motor as clean as I can get it but I haven't sprayed anything on it to try to clean the oil. Should I? Or do you think it's not oil on the motor causing the problem?
 

WillyBWright

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Re: 200 Merc EFI Fuse Problem

Welcome to iboats.<br /><br />The motors are made to tolerate a good deal of getting wet. Feel free to use a degreaser and garden hose. Avoid pointing the water toward the front when near the air intake. Blow it dry or let it sit in the sun. I doubt your fuse problem is oil related. Check for pinched wires.
 

AllanL

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Re: 200 Merc EFI Fuse Problem

Found my problem. When I replaced my oil cap and wired the sensor I pinched an ignition wire under the ground lug. DOH!!!!
 
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