Happy Memorial Day Weekend all!
I have a 2002 GTX DI (yes, I'm sorry too), that is having some weird issues. About three weeks ago, I got the infamous "MAINT - 12V LOW" message. The ski would run in limp mode (20mph, 4300rpm) and make that awful beep noise. One day heading back in, the error went away, and the ski ran very good, day in an day out.
Afraid of an intermittent electrical problem, I ordered the heavy duty rectifier from onlyseadoo.com (good people). I was hesitant to install it, since the ski had been working well for me recently, but I installed it anyways (mistake). For the install, I disconnected the battery, mounted the new rectifier in a different location (so I could use the old one if necessary), and ran the ski yesterday. Immediately when I started the ski off the launch ramp, the MAINT message (no error msg) and terrible beep came straight away.
Whereas before it run in limp mode, now the ski will not go above idle speed at all. I switched back to the old rectifier (undid the battery), and the problem remains.
Now, as it sits, the ski doesn't even start (new or old rectifier, doesn't matter).
My battery has 12.55v. When I try to start the ski, it drops to 10.72v (and will not start). Is it possible this new rectifier damaged something? I suppose now I need to verify that my stator is producing the correct power/voltage. I hate to think that by replacing one part, now I need to replace the stator.
Help me get this fixed so A) I can enjoy the weekend with the family and B) not make me sell this thing!
Cheers
I have a 2002 GTX DI (yes, I'm sorry too), that is having some weird issues. About three weeks ago, I got the infamous "MAINT - 12V LOW" message. The ski would run in limp mode (20mph, 4300rpm) and make that awful beep noise. One day heading back in, the error went away, and the ski ran very good, day in an day out.
Afraid of an intermittent electrical problem, I ordered the heavy duty rectifier from onlyseadoo.com (good people). I was hesitant to install it, since the ski had been working well for me recently, but I installed it anyways (mistake). For the install, I disconnected the battery, mounted the new rectifier in a different location (so I could use the old one if necessary), and ran the ski yesterday. Immediately when I started the ski off the launch ramp, the MAINT message (no error msg) and terrible beep came straight away.
Whereas before it run in limp mode, now the ski will not go above idle speed at all. I switched back to the old rectifier (undid the battery), and the problem remains.
Now, as it sits, the ski doesn't even start (new or old rectifier, doesn't matter).
My battery has 12.55v. When I try to start the ski, it drops to 10.72v (and will not start). Is it possible this new rectifier damaged something? I suppose now I need to verify that my stator is producing the correct power/voltage. I hate to think that by replacing one part, now I need to replace the stator.
Help me get this fixed so A) I can enjoy the weekend with the family and B) not make me sell this thing!
Cheers
