Gauge reading change
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Engine Repair
Forum Discription: Engine problems and solutions
URL: http://www.CorrectCraftFan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49890
Printed Date: October-05-2024 at 3:53pm
Topic: Gauge reading change
Posted By: Moomer
Subject: Gauge reading change
Date Posted: June-11-2021 at 1:25pm
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1991 Ski Nautique, bought new. For the last 20 years or so the gauges will change to a different reading when I turn on navigation or anchor lights. They change instantly by 50 to 75% (don't know exact change). Rarely use lights, and the running of the boat is not affected in any way so I just lived with it. The Correct Craft machinic I asked, said that problem is not unique to my boat and claimed Correct Craft did not have a solution. I have looked for crossed or touching wires and found none. That is all I know. Any thoughts? Thanks, Moomer ------------- Moomer |
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Posted By: desertskier
Date Posted: June-11-2021 at 1:52pm
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It is a common problem caused by poor dash wiring. Daisy chained and crimped wires. Most of us have installed a bus bar for the grounds and rewired to eliminate the daisy chains. It is also a good idea to add an additional ground wire from the engine to the dash. Here is a link to a an old post: https://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21901" rel="nofollow - https://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21901 ------------- 92 SN - Owned since 93 99 Pro Air 89 SN - Went to live on a lake in Texas 75 Donzi 16 - Sold in 93 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-11-2021 at 2:03pm
John, Welcome to CCfan. Also, we love pictures. Read up on how to solve the problem and then you could also inform that "mechanic" that he needs some education especilly on electrics. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Moomer wrote:Posted By: Moomer
Date Posted: June-12-2021 at 7:19am
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Thanks for the help. ------------- Moomer |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: June-12-2021 at 7:34am
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So Moomer........... Make sure you tell your mechanic what Pete thinks of him.  He's one of those guys that will bash anybody, not really knowing anything about their background, qualifications etc, just based on one post on the internet especially if the word mechanic is involved. |