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Author	Topic:   180 Dauntless electrical problem
mtwilling	posted 06-07-2011 05:39 PM ET (US)         My 2005 180 Dauntless had all of its accessories go out today including the trim tabs, electronics, nav lights, horn, etc. The engine and bilge pump get power but that is all. I have tried to trouble shoot this and checked the fuses and three breakers (two under console and one near engine) but cannot find the problem. I would greatly appreciate any advice as I am on vacation with the boat and really want to go fishing! Thanks
K Albus	posted 06-07-2011 09:14 PM ET (US)             I have a 2002 Dauntless 180. To me, it sure sounds like your main circuit breaker has popped. This is the circuit breaker which is on the starboard side, under the access hatch on the rear deck. Here's a picture of the circuit breaker in the "popped" position: http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t329/kalbus/Miscellaneous/ CircuitBreaker-Popped.jpg . To reset the circuit breaker, you have to slide the lever upward. Here's a picture of the circuit breaker after it has been reset: http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t329/kalbus/Miscellaneous/ CircuitBreaker-Good.jpg
mtwilling	posted 06-07-2011 10:13 PM ET (US)             You were right! Problem solved. What had me puzzled was that the main breaker was tripped as were both of the breakers under the console. Since all three looked the same I assumed they were not tripped. I guess in time I will determine what caused the problem but in the mean time we get to fish tomorrow.

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