Repair for Dead Gauges 2003-2006

[shoeskier]

@techbeer
Hi TechBeer
I have a 2003 Ski Nautique 196 and I believe I have narrowed down my problem to failed gauges. I have the StarGazer master Module and the StarGazer gauge seems to be working properly, including RPM. The tach needle just went limp and the speedo quit working last summer. The boat has a paddlewheel, but I don't believe that cable is connected to the master module, or to the speedometer. There is a wire that comes out of the Paddle Wheel assembly, but I cannot locate it anywhere in the dash area. The GPS Cable is connected to master module, so I believe that the analog speedo is also fed from the GPS and not the paddlewheel.
I hope this makes sense. From reading this forum, it appears that you are able to repair these gauges.
Can you contact me directly to coordinate? I just signed up, and cannot send a direct message.
bmahnke@mac.com

[SilentSeven]

On a 2003, the factory speedo input is from the stern pitot pickups.

The factory speedo does not connect to the paddlewheel. The paddlewheel should be connected to the paddlewheel input on your Perfect Pass master module. Prior to the stargazer update done to your boat, the PW would have been the primary PP speed input. However, IIR...with a stargazer setup, the PW input is not required but will supplement the PP output by providing water temperature. Does your PP display water temperature? You may find the PW cable near the PP box...it will be a dark grey cable with a very thin flat plug end. Take a look for it....

If both the speedo and tach gauges are dead but all other functions work (like the LED functions), it's possible the gauge internals have failed. Techbeer can help you with these.

It's possible there is more to your speedo issues like someone disconnecting the pitot feeds to the Faria box but that's like an advanced topic after you provide some more information.

[TechBeer]

shoeskier I'll send you an email also but wanted to comment for the entire community. SilentSeven is 100% correct. I assume your gateway has pitot tube input(s) which you should seriously consider plugging up to avoid water ingress. But of course that will disable your speedometer. The LCD will still function but the needle will not move. I have developed a fix for that which is posted here https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...re-speedometer

As far as fixing the gauges, yes I can do that. We can take that off-line.

[Bill]

Tech Bear--I am also in the no rpm guage or oil pressure guage category. 2004 ski. I unhooked the pitot tubes last year. Please advise as how to procede. Thanks Bill