10 hours ago, homer12 said:

HELP! So I’ve unplugged and tested function with every dash connector I could disconnect.  Same issue always with this red wire from ignition breaker.  
any other suggestions?  
I cannot for the life of me understand where a short to ground would be coming from and how it started all of a sudden.  
I would buy a wiring schematic myself if I could purchase one from somewhere right now!  

Is that with the engine harness disconnected?

More photos, please!

The OP might be talking about the notorious Computron failing.  Which it will, but really it doesn't affect anything.  Not all Echelons came equipped with the Computron but if it did, it's really just a display to help the driver monitor speed and display water temp, air temp, rpm, engine hours, etc.  If it fails, the display will not work but everything else on the boat will work fine (guages, engine, blower, everything).  For example, my Computron is erratic so this year I am unplugging mine and replacing my dash with new guages as an update.  So if this is the computer that you are referring to, the answer to the question is if it fails it will have zero impact on the operation of the boat.  What to look for, is the display on the dash and whether it works, I'm guessing the depth function is gone and you may not be able to toggle thru the other functions consistently (that's what mine was doing).

I have used Glidecoat before on a buddy's center console that worked pretty well for an somewhat inexpensive option. I have used System X on another buddy's 40 footer that seemed to work really well for a more "professional" product. On my Malibu, we went with a wax free 3M machine polish to prep because I didn't have any oxidation or blemishes then I went with Technicians Choice 584 (Tech 584) in place of wax. That came highly recommended from our Tommy's dealer and then also from the car chemical place here in town. That has Graphene in it and puts a shine on black hull of my boat like I really haven't seen before to be honest. That product is the successor to the original Tech582 which was a ceramic detail spray but does not have Graphene in it. On amazon the Tech 582 has a 4.8 rating with 2,251 ratings, you would have to think it cant be terrible!

Basically the 584 that we used is a spray ceramic that they say will last 1-3 months or so depending on care and use obviously. But it will be perfect for us. We trailer everywhere and the boat gets wiped off each time out of the water. Then Saturday and Sunday, I like to detail and shine so I will now use the Tech 584 to wipe down and hand buff with a microfiber quick while they say I will be just be building up the ceramic each time. Seems like just what I am looking for with crazy shinny results and supposed to be great protection, while also decently cost effective($40-$50 a gallon). Sounds like a win win but time will tell lol.

I'm curious if anyone else has experience with these 2 products.

Looks very cool. Did the bellhousing mate up directly to the tranny ? Used a custom ECM? Analog gauge?