No power to touch pad?

[ddelancey]

 

Installed this new touch pad because the one last year was giving me issues (I know they’re a problem) but this new one I have almost no power to. The “lights” button works, but the bilge and aerator ones do not. Any suggestions? 

[apdriver]

Prolly inspect the connections on the terminal block back at the transom. Inspect and clean. A lot of problems are resolved there. Make sure your battery terminals are tight and clean while you’re back there. What model and year is your boat?

[ddelancey]

I’ve had people tell me that before with other things, my boat does not have a terminal block.

[apdriver]

The Cats I’ve had were rigged similarly with a terminal block for the negatives up high on the transom. Really have to get your head in the bilge to see it. It’s common for lead acid batts to gas off while charging and to corrode this terminal block. It’s daisy chained so it has multiple terminal connections on it too. Hope you resolve your issue.

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