Blower electrical circuit on a 356

[VTBoater]

Hey guys,
Has anyone worked on the blower circuit for a 356 or a 355? Neither blower is working, and it does not look like there is any power getting there, at least to the port side. Wondering where any fuses or breakers might be located if anyone has dealt with this before.
Thanks!

 

[Naut Home]

there are small relays connected to the blowers...may possibly be the problem. i remember there are two power sources....one for control, one for powering the blower. there may be fuses close to the blowers. i know this is vague, but it has been a couple of years since i played with this system. good luck.

 

[Naut Home]

there are small relays connected to the blowers...may possibly be the problem. i remember there are two power sources....one for control, one for powering the blower. there may be fuses close to the blowers. i know this is vague, but it has been a couple of years since i played with this system. good luck.

 

[timjet]

I believe the relays are located behind the steering wheel at the helm.

 

[VTBoater]

Thanks for the help guys, I was able to get both blowers working today. There was a whole bank of breakers under the seat in front of the helm that I had not turned on, and one of the blowers came on after that breaker was on. The other blower had a wire that was off the relay which is screwed right to the blower housing. Just had to crimp the connector to make it fit tight, and now have two working blowers.
Launch day today did not go well, too windy. Still in the parking lot. Champlain Marina is still unable to use their travel lift, and are only launching boats with a hydraulic trailer (that have a place to go other than their own docks). They have to back boats into a narrow area beside the travel lift ramps which are underwater and making a hazard for boats. Maybe tomorrow.