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what happens when you leave the key on for extended amount of time

Posted By: fishinlance

what happens when you leave the key on for extended amount of time - 07/19/17 02:01 AM

I had my boat at the shop to get diagnosed on Saturday did not check for the key to be turned off so today Tuesday my alarm was going crazy turned key off did this damage anything 200 merc efi 2003
Posted By: tmd11111

Re: what happens when you leave the key on for extended amount of time - 07/19/17 02:26 AM

Won't damage motor. Only run battery down and hour meter up if you have one.
Posted By: fishinlance

Re: what happens when you leave the key on for extended amount of time - 07/19/17 02:38 AM

Thanks that alarm scared the bejessus out of me
Posted By: Muzzlebrake

Re: what happens when you leave the key on for extended amount of time - 07/19/17 10:36 PM

I installed a Perko master switch at my batteries for just this reason. Been there done that 2003 Merc 150 EFI
Posted By: sae

Re: what happens when you leave the key on for extended amount of time - 07/20/17 09:14 PM

Well if you have replaced your fuel pump with an electric you may have fried your pump.Ask me how i know.
Posted By: fishinlance

Re: what happens when you leave the key on for extended amount of time - 07/21/17 12:40 AM

Will that is already the problem so thank goodness it was done before replacing
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