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My 2002 RXDI sat in the garage for several years -- I had it tuned up right before I stopped using it (several years ago) though. It has a total of <50 hours so I had high hopes to get it back onto the water this season.
Last week I had the fuel changed and a local repair shop was able to start it right up (with a new battery). I launched it and it seems to run great EXCEPT that the speedometers (digital and analog) don't work at all. (Both read zero.)
I assume that the speed sensor is my problem so I ordered part number 278001595, which will be here on Tuesday. I looked at the current speed sensor and the paddle wheel appears to spin just fine (with no impact on the speedometer, though).
If the speed sensor is indeed the culprit do I have any prayer of removing & replacing the part myself or should I take it to the shop? Any idea how much labor would be involved if I take it in and if they'll need to have any unusual tools?
Looks like the corresponding wire goes through the hull in a watertight hole and I have no idea what connectors lurk on the other side. A quick look at the shop manual suggests that the connectors are going to make this tricky. I peered under the seat to see where the wire comes through and it is really hard to access. (I couldn't even get close.)
Incidentally, I noticed that the digital temp display appears to work but I don't know whether it's air or water temp. (It says "L TEMP" -- maybe lake temp?) If it's water temp that's interesting, because I think the water temp sensor is the same as the speed sensor.
How much trouble am I facing? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.
My 2002 RXDI sat in the garage for several years -- I had it tuned up right before I stopped using it (several years ago) though. It has a total of <50 hours so I had high hopes to get it back onto the water this season.
Last week I had the fuel changed and a local repair shop was able to start it right up (with a new battery). I launched it and it seems to run great EXCEPT that the speedometers (digital and analog) don't work at all. (Both read zero.)
I assume that the speed sensor is my problem so I ordered part number 278001595, which will be here on Tuesday. I looked at the current speed sensor and the paddle wheel appears to spin just fine (with no impact on the speedometer, though).
If the speed sensor is indeed the culprit do I have any prayer of removing & replacing the part myself or should I take it to the shop? Any idea how much labor would be involved if I take it in and if they'll need to have any unusual tools?
Looks like the corresponding wire goes through the hull in a watertight hole and I have no idea what connectors lurk on the other side. A quick look at the shop manual suggests that the connectors are going to make this tricky. I peered under the seat to see where the wire comes through and it is really hard to access. (I couldn't even get close.)
Incidentally, I noticed that the digital temp display appears to work but I don't know whether it's air or water temp. (It says "L TEMP" -- maybe lake temp?) If it's water temp that's interesting, because I think the water temp sensor is the same as the speed sensor.
How much trouble am I facing? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.
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