Big Pop

[Jasper2018]

I have an older L3130 that I had been using for about 4 hrs Sunday. Turned it to get something to eat and when I tried to start it as I turned the key heard a loud pop from behind the dash. It was getting dark and couldn't get to work on it until this Wed. Looking to see if anyone has a idea of what it could be before I can get to it.
Thanks in advance.

 

[GeoHorn]

 

[85Hokie]

I have an older L3130 that I had been using for about 4 hrs Sunday. Turned it to get something to eat and when I tried to start it as I turned the key heard a loud pop from behind the dash. It was getting dark and couldn't get to work on it until this Wed. Looking to see if anyone has a idea of what it could be before I can get to it.
Thanks in advance.

I would say a fuse blew - I take it, it does not start? or?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I have an older L3130 that I had been using for about 4 hrs Sunday. Turned it to get something to eat and when I tried to start it as I turned the key heard a loud pop from behind the dash. It was getting dark and couldn't get to work on it until this Wed. Looking to see if anyone has a idea of what it could be before I can get to it.
Thanks in advance.

What is it doing or not doing after the POP?

 

[Chris_]

Sounds like a short or blown fuse

 

[GrizBota]

You should be able to get a fair look under the dash with a good flashlight. I did some wiring on my L3830 recently and I could see most of the stuff under the dash. I’m guessing maybe the ignition switch or a harness connector?

 

[Dave_eng]

I have an older L3130 that I had been using for about 4 hrs Sunday. Turned it to get something to eat and when I tried to start it as I turned the key heard a loud pop from behind the dash. It was getting dark and couldn't get to work on it until this Wed. Looking to see if anyone has a idea of what it could be before I can get to it.
Thanks in advance.

I looked at the wiring diagram for the L3130 HST model and was surprised to see 5 slow blow fuses in addition to many regular fuses.

Here is a slow blow color chart up to 60 amps but the wiring diagram has one going to 80 amps.

Answer North Idaho Wolfman's question about what is or is not working now. It will help zero in on what color of fuse may have blown.

Please post photos of the top of your batter + where the ground cable connects to the frame. A poor connection can fail under load with a pop.
Dave

 

[GeoHorn]

Maybe helpful….maybe not…. but my tri-toon boat had a fusible link which “blew” shortly after I bought it. Being anxious to get it in the water…and the dealer being a long ways off….. I grabbed an automotive 50A self-resetting circuit-breaker …. wrapped it in electrical tape for waterproofing….and it’s been in-service for 3 years without issue.

 

[Jasper2018]

After hearing the pop, tried to start.....nothing. No dash lights or headlights. Trying to get out to where it is tomorrow. Will post what I found.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Check fuses and then tell us which one is blown.