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Old 06-08-2006, 02:57 PM
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Default RPM gauge not working???
Got a Yammie 200 SSII ox and the rpm gauge is not working but showing a faint looking E...Anyone got any ideas what to look for?
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Old 06-08-2006, 03:16 PM
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Don't know about Yamahas, but with my Evinrudes and Johnsons it has always indicated a blown regulator/rectifier. Try using an alternator tester on the battery while the motor is running. If reg/rectifier is blown it will not show charging.
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Most motors use reg/rectifier pulse for tach signal.
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