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Old 24 August 2009, 02:56   #1
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RPM Gauge at 600 - on driveway
Hey, again!

Just realised I have another question after posting my first...

The in dash RPM dial is sitting on about 600... despite the boat being in my driveway, fast asleep...

The dial works fine (i.e. it moves), when the engine is running...

Any ideas why it thinks its not on zero?!

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Old 24 August 2009, 07:20   #2
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its normal
The gauge is showing the position it was at when you turned the power off. If you you turn the ignition on and off (but don't start the engine) it will drop to zero.
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Old 24 August 2009, 07:53   #3
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The gauge is showing the position it was at when you turned the power off. If you you turn the ignition on and off (but don't start the engine) it will drop to zero.
Can you tell I'm new to this boating malarky?!

Cheers, my mind is at rest
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Can you tell I'm new to this boating malarky?!

Cheers, my mind is at rest
No its a question that comes up here at least once a year - and not always from new folks!
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