Yamaha gauge stopped working

Sloopinn · 05 May 2019, 11:58

My Yamaha computer gauge, the one that tells you how many litres per hour your burning etc has just stopped working, nothing on the screen at all. It’s not a necessity but any ideas would be appreciated.

Tim M · 05 May 2019, 20:19

Check the wiring behind - hopefully something as simple as a connection that's come loose. The "waterproof" bullet connectors they use often corrode after a while - if nothing obviously loose disconnect each one connected to that gauge in turn and check for corrosion.

Sloopinn · 05 May 2019, 21:33

Thanks for your reply, but checked wiring and mine is the pre wired type with a plug end that plugs straight into a buzz bar that is then wired directly into the engines computer.

Maximus · 06 May 2019, 12:25

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Originally Posted by Sloopinn

My Yamaha computer gauge, the one that tells you how many litres per hour your burning etc has just stopped working, nothing on the screen at all. It’s not a necessity but any ideas would be appreciated.

.....Get a new one??

Sloopinn · 06 May 2019, 15:58

That’s the answer I think? Bet it won’t be cheap?

jeffstevens763@g · 06 May 2019, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Sloopinn

Thanks for your reply, but checked wiring and mine is the pre wired type with a plug end that plugs straight into a buzz bar that is then wired directly into the engines computer.

No fuses in circuit ?

Orwell boy · 06 May 2019, 18:06

if it is this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Ma...l/181784608326 then i have a 2010 version on my 115 , i would be happy to try plugging it in my boat if you wanted confirmation you could send it too me and i will mail it back ,then at least you would know if shot or not !

Sloopinn · 06 May 2019, 19:25

Thanks for the offer but tried your link an it just directed me to my eBay?

Orwell boy · 06 May 2019, 19:33

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Ma...cAAOSwiIxZ95xG
try again sorry

Sloopinn · 06 May 2019, 20:03

Same thing happened. It maybe me I’m on my iPhone, should I be on a computer for the link to work?

Orwell boy · 06 May 2019, 20:25

OK , i reckon its because i have saved it in my watch list , try yamaha digital network gauge into ebay search and seller is bottom line marine in isle of mann ,item number 181784608326

Sloopinn · 06 May 2019, 20:47

Got it, but mines the square face one. Is yours the circular one that comes up ?

Orwell boy · 07 May 2019, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Sloopinn

Got it, but mines the square face one. Is yours the circular one that comes up ?

yes ! ,i will have a look today and maybe try a photo of connections ,mine is all tied in with a yam bus bar system all round the boat i think ,have a feeling its all standardised so you can plug in at diffent locations .

Orwell boy · 07 May 2019, 16:51

ok ,here is a photo of mine,there are two plugs on the back a 4 way white which goe to the yamaha bus rail also white ,and a 6 way black which seems to have a red and black wire to engine and the other four wires are linked in two pairs (i guess these would facilitate functions i have no sensors for )

Sloopinn · 08 May 2019, 23:02

Sorry for the late reply, busy day. Not going to be down to my boat now for a couple of weeks. But after looking at your photo I have a feeling we only connected up one of the wires to the back of gauge? So fingers crossed it’s something as simple as that? Will let you know in a couple of weeks.
Regards matt