speedometer suddenly quit working (2000 RX)

[bajaman123]

Not at home at the moment to get my Service manual out...so just curious what common causes can make a speedometer quit working suddenly? Yesterday it was working, today it isn't.
I know they aren't accurate and all that, but I am extremely fond of all the 'stuff' working on my machines...I don't care if it's a lawnmower, motorcycle, Sea Doo, car, truck...I want the stuff to work.

Thoughts on cause(s)?

 

[mikidymac]

Check the little paddlewheel on the back.

 

[bajaman123]

Check the little paddlewheel on the back.

It turns fine. Maybe I jostled a wire in the hood or something?

 

[etemplet]

Do the test. Pull the bayonet plugs out of the the first connection in the back of the ski and plug them back where they go. Then connect a volt meter to the power and ground wires (picture shows the 2 outside terminals on this ski). Tan wire is the water temperature. Push the start/stop button and if the system powers up you should read around 9 volts and as you turn the little wheel the voltage should drop to 5 volts or so. If the drop is not pronounced enough the gauge will not read or respond and they sensor is DEAD.

You also have a speed readout on the INFO gauge. If neither gauge is reading it's probably the sensor. I bought a GPS type from Candoo. I'm currently have problems with it on and Dennis is gonna take a look at it. I have a 2000RX also.



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