96 GSX compass & temperature sensor location

[68ragtop]

While I am rebuilding this 96 GSX, I decided to add some of the options it doesn't have. The harness & info center have the plugs for the a temp sensor, compass & speedometer. I picked up a compass & temp sensor on ebay, but there is no mention of them in the service manual, so I have clue where they install. Has anybody seen the location of these items?

Thanks, Carl

 

[Minnetonka4me]

They are hanging inside the hull right under the hood hinge.

 

[68ragtop]

They are hanging inside the hull right under the hood hinge.

I am guessing your talking about the wire harness? I located & indentified those, but am unsure where the sensors themseves install.
Sorry I wasn't more clear.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Won't you need a MPEM that handles this?

Yes they go up under the hood.

 

[68ragtop]

This GSX has the large info center that has all the plug ins hanging under the for for the sensors, Right now it only shows fuel, trim, the time, & RPM. I sure don't need the other sensors, but seeing its all setup for it & they are cheap used, why not?

Do you know specifically where they go? Under the hood, but where? The temp sensor looks to go through a hole that must get drilled somewhere, & the compass has two mounting tabs, but there is no bracket under there. I suppose I could just put them anywhere under there, but was hoping somebody might have the options on the same ski.

 

[LouDoo]

All you need to do is plug them into the matching connector. I mounted the compass on one of the hinges for the cover, you'll need to remove the original bolt and use a longer one, I used two nuts to mount the compass. The temp. sensor I just pushed up one of the wiring harness holes in the hood and used a cable tie to secure it.

Since I didn't see the need for two tachs. I removed the analog tach. and replaced it with a speedometer, the speedometer also has the lake temp. sensor, if you're interested in doing this let me know and I'll find the thread.

Lou

 

[68ragtop]

Lou, does the water sensor go through the hull near the speedo sensor wire? MAybe I'll use it for that. I would have more interest in the lake temperature than the outside temp anyway.......

 

[LouDoo]

The lake temp. sensor is actually part of the speedometer sensor and is in the same cable. If you look at the ride plate you will see a blank piece of plastic, the speedometer sensor replaces this blank. If you do this you might as well replace the analog tach. with a speedometer, the gauge is only about $50.00. I got all my parts from minnetonka4me.

I'll find the thread and post it in a few minutes.

Lou

 

[68ragtop]

Dang, I just bought a speed sensor for that plate. Its a three wire connector. Think its in that thing? I was wondering how a lake temp sensor plugged in. with the compass, outside air temp, & speed sensor there were no extra plugs left on the harness Maybe I am installing that one too without even realizing it?

 

[LouDoo]

Here's the thread, I had a little trouble finding it because Nick actually started the thread.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...y-idea-how-the-speedo-sensors-work&highlight=

Lou

 

[LouDoo]

Ragtop, check out post no. 41, if might save you some long boring reading.

Lou

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Yup an epic thread for finally decoding the differences in sensors...

 

[68ragtop]

Thanks you Lou!! Very good & informative reading!!

I can see installing the Speedo, the tack is somewhat pointless except for adjusting the idle & trouble shooting anyway. however, I would hate to miss a shift & float the valves......

So this is a little like Christmas! I ordered a speed sensor & wiring harness & got a temp sensor for free & I didn't even know it!

BTW, you just hit 6500 posts. You might need a moment of silence & reflect for a minute......

 

[LouDoo]

You'll still have a digital tach. in the info. gauge.

Thanks, for noticing the posts, this forum is great, by most standards I'm just a shade tree mechanic but I've learned a lot from the pro's on this forum.

Lou

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Lou all I am is a guy like you that got into it a bit earlier...everything I know about seadoos came from forums and trial and error.


Oh wait..Im completely entrenched and addicted like a crack junky. My bad.

 

[68ragtop]

I am definitely going to make the Tach to speedometer conversion & soon as I find the correct speedo at a reasonable price.

I have been a dummy on the other stuff, I didn't realize there was a supplemental service manual for the 96 GSX, Everything I have been wondering about is in there. It would appear there were two types on storage covers. One that comes apart with a dozen screws & one that is permanently bonded. Mine would be the later of the two....