What to do if your speedometer has a hole in it?
Check if the pitot tube has any holes or is damaged. If it is, replace it with a new one. If you do not find any holes or cuts on the tube or the pitot tube, you then need to check the speedometer itself. Disconnect the tube on the pitot tube or outdoor motor. Blow air into the tube for about 10 seconds.
Is there a way to reset the speedometer?
See the simple reset solution in the video below, demonstrated on a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. Other make and models may have a similar solution. Want to master Microsoft Excel and take your work-from-home job prospects to the next level?
How can I tell if my boat has a speedometer?
You can easily recognize the speedometer’s tube because it is thicker than most wiring in the boat, and it is often colored black. Once you have located the tube of the speedometer, check to see if there are any holes on the tube that might cause the speedometer to malfunction.
How is the speedometer connected to the pitot tube?
If the tube of your speedometer is connected to the pitot tube, remove the tube from the speedometer by unscrewing the connector on the pitot tube. If it is connected to the outboard motor, just release the quick-connect joint.
Check if the pitot tube has any holes or is damaged. If it is, replace it with a new one. If you do not find any holes or cuts on the tube or the pitot tube, you then need to check the speedometer itself. Disconnect the tube on the pitot tube or outdoor motor. Blow air into the tube for about 10 seconds.
Why is my speedometer not working on my new boat?
It is advisable to bring the old tube when you buy the new one so you can get the same specifications. The cause of malfunction may also be due to a damage pitot tube. Check if the pitot tube has any holes or is damaged. If it is, replace it with a new one.
How can I Fix my Mercury speedometer reading?
This problem is easy to fix with one simple tool a drill bit. Locate the tiny hole on the leading edge of your lower unit. This is where water is forced in and runs to the back of the speedometer, giving you your reading. Find a drill bit that fits appropriately into the hole.
How to troubleshoot an automotive engine high idle?
The troubleshooting procedure for high and low idle conditions are similar, which are included in the following: Step 1 – If the check engine or service engine light soon has illuminated retrieving the diagnostic trouble codes could lead you in the right direction of what the problem is, or is related too.