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| Author: | lindeman23 [ Fri Jun 03, 2016 2:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 2000 230 Horizon Volt Gauge low. |
Hello all! I just bought a 2000 230 Horizon w/ the 5.7 GSI motor. It has the VDO gauges which I know are a problem. I have two questions. First being that the battery gauge moves when I put the key in the ignition and turn on the boat, but it doesn't move much past the 10 volts. I know this is wrong b/c both batteries are brand new and I have tested both batteries. Also since I just bought this boat and added sub/amp w/ a second battery I went ahead and replaced the alternator as a precaution. I know they are getting a charge. The gauge cluster has the additional ground added. The second problem is that my speedo is about 12-15 mph off. At WOT it says I'm about 32 MPH when I check it on my phones I'm around 45-48 which is right where I should be. Any help would be great!! Thanks |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Fri Jun 03, 2016 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 230 Horizon Volt Gauge low. |
Can you describe how you tested the new batts and how you've verified the alternator output? How are all the connections - clean, tight, corrosion-free? On the speedo, what type of pickup do you have? If it's a pitot tube, most likely the pickup itself is clogged (common), the tube between the pickup and speedo is loose on one of the fittings or has developed a pinhole or crack, or, the speedo itself isn't working right. If you have a paddle wheel pickup, the wheel probably needs replaced. |
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| Author: | lindeman23 [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 230 Horizon Volt Gauge low. |
230 Mike wrote: Can you describe how you tested the new batts and how you've verified the alternator output? How are all the connections - clean, tight, corrosion-free? On the speedo, what type of pickup do you have? If it's a pitot tube, most likely the pickup itself is clogged (common), the tube between the pickup and speedo is loose on one of the fittings or has developed a pinhole or crack, or, the speedo itself isn't working right. If you have a paddle wheel pickup, the wheel probably needs replaced. I replaced the alternator, and both batteries are brand new. I also used my battery tester on both batteries as well as using it on the alternator while running. All tested good. All the connections are clean as I just replaced the battery terminals and cables when I installed my battery switch. So I'm starting to believe that it has something to do with the infamous gauge cluster, just curious if anyone else has had this issue before. I have the paddle wheel pickup, so I guess I will add that to the list of stuff I will replace when I have the time and the money. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 230 Horizon Volt Gauge low. |
It does sound more like the cluster then. And you might wait to get that resolved in case it's affecting the speedo too. Of course make sure your connections are good at the paddle wheel (probably done already). |
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| Author: | lindeman23 [ Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 230 Horizon Volt Gauge low. |
230 Mike wrote: It does sound more like the cluster then. And you might wait to get that resolved in case it's affecting the speedo too. Of course make sure your connections are good at the paddle wheel (probably done already). Thanks Mike that's what I'm thinking as well, just wanted someone else's two cents worth. |
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