Avoneer
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posted on 17/5/04 at 04:45 PM |
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Speedo not working
Hi Guys,
My greengauges speedo is not working. It lights up with the lights and the LCD display is on with and without ignition. I am using a small sensor with
two magnets on the prop. Think the problem is there. How can I check the sensor is working?
Cheers,
Pat....
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Northy
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posted on 17/5/04 at 05:23 PM |
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I've told you once
Graham
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Avoneer
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posted on 17/5/04 at 06:08 PM |
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Yeah, I know, but want to see if anyone else has had any other experiences etc....
So there....
P.S. At least my bonnet fits!
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Northy
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posted on 17/5/04 at 06:12 PM |
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So does mine now!
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Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing!
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ady8077
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posted on 17/5/04 at 06:24 PM |
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Hi Pat
Is it the small reed switch type? If so you can test the speedo by connecting a switch instead of the sensor and flicking it on and off repeatedly.
you can also test the sensor by fitting a lamp or meter between the switch wire and the chassis and spinning the prop, the lamp should flash
Adrian
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Avoneer
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posted on 17/5/04 at 08:10 PM |
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Think it's a reed switch. Will try a switch as this will eliminate the speedo. Can't spin the prop though as the engine and g/box are all
fitted and tunnel top on.
Pat...
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ady8077
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posted on 17/5/04 at 09:13 PM |
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Hi Pat
Best make sure it is a read switch, mines looks like a threaded bar about 6mm diameter with 2 blue wires
they also do a hall efect type which is different
Have you seen the help files on there web site?
Adrian
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Avoneer
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posted on 17/5/04 at 09:27 PM |
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Yeah, tried the website but no joy. Mine is a small threaded bar, about 5mm diameter with a red/black wire.
Pat...
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