1993 175 Fastrike tach and voltage output -

1993 175 Fastrike - VJ175GLETR/G03160000. Got around to looking at my dead tach. Replaced with new spare, still no RPM. Checked tach at post between SIG and ground, no voltage. Checked voltage at battery, with digital meter, 13 volts before starting, slowly (2 minutes) gets to 13.6 volts after running. No charging/starting component's have ever been replaced to date. Great service !!

Need help where to check next. I do not have a service manual, but would certainly purchase one with suggestion of best to buy, and where.

Thanks in advance

John N

I'd replace the voltage reg/rectifier, you can get a shop manual from Ken Cook for your motor. http://www.outboardbooks.com/i...=year

Thanks Champman - man that reg/rectifier is pricey !!

Thanks again

John N

At tachometer...Should have 12V DC between purple wire (switched 12V+from key) and black wire (ground) with key on.
Should have 10+/- AC volts (I think) between gray(signal) and black (running).


Verify 12V on purple where reg/rect is plugged into engine harness with key on.

You can perform AC test on same wires @ reg/rect on engine while running.

ChampionMan has given you "the" correct place to purchase a genuine OEM service manual that will provide details.

Good advice CMan.

I have the same motor and changing out the regulator/rectifier got the tach working again. The new one had an extra wire that you don't have a place to hook it up to but you just leave it loose. I don't remember the color but someone on here could probably tell you.

Purple. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif

Rusty - or anyone eles, please. I have priced the replacement reg/recifier at my local dealer - $299. and has to be ordered. I would like to stay with BRP, if possible. Any suggestions on where I might find one a bit less than list price?

Thanks

John N

Part number 439561 @$272.00 can be ordered from us and shipped to your door, give the Parts Chick or Parts Chicklet a call and they will get it on its way, number is below in my siggy.

Parts Chicklet!!!!!! I gotta make a run to nashville!!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif

I too had the same troubles with a faststrike like this and it was the rectifier.