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How does an analog fuel gauge work?
The fuel gauge displays the information that is conveyed from the fuel sending unit, which is attached to/on/in the fuel tank. Based on that information, an analog gauge will move a needle up and down across a dial or a digital gauge will display a set number of bars that show how much fuel is left.
How do I reset my analog fuel gauge?
Press and hold the “Odo/Trip” button. Turn the ignition switch to the “On” position. Hold the “Odo/Trip” button for two seconds. Release the “Odo/Trip” button and then immediately press it again, release it, press it, release it and then press it and hold it.
How do you test an analog fuel gauge?
Turn on the engine’s ignition and probe with a multimeter between the ground and the positive terminal on the back of the gauge; it should be marked with a “+” or an “I.” If there is no voltage then the fault is in the ignition circuit—and the gauge is probably good.
How does a mechanical fuel gauge work?
Essentially, the fuel gauge just needs to measure voltage across a variable resistor. But said resistor must somehow vary in direct proportion to the amount of fuel in the tank. To do this, within the fuel tank is a float at one end of a lever arm-and-slider running over a strip of resistor at the other end.
What is the 4 pin connector on the vessel sensor harness used for?
The harness has one 4 pin connection on each end and is used to connect gauges and other items into the network.
How do you reset the fuel on a mercury Smartcraft?
Motor is a 2014 250hp ProXS #2b016384 Thanks for the help. Set to fuel used, then press both bottons at the same time and it should reset.
How do I reset my Smartcraft gauge?
By holding down both the Mode and Light buttons simultaneously, it resets the number of gallons of fuel used. I do this every time I fill up the tanks on my boat and this is the only time I find it necessary to reset the gauge.
How do you fix an inaccurate fuel gauge?
How do you fix an inaccurate fuel gauge? Turn the ignition on and off a few times, and observe if the needle on the fuel gauge moves. Test the grounding wire on the sending unit of the fuel tank. Disconnect the wiring connected to the sending unit of the fuel gauge and then look at the fuel gauge.
Why is my fuel gauge not reading correctly?
An inaccurate fuel tank reading is most commonly caused by the sending system which reads the fuel tank level and sends the reading to the gauge. Issues can also stem from a bad gauge, blown fuses, or corroded wiring. You can self-test all of these parts at home with a few tools.
How do I know if my fuel gauge is bad?
A faulty fuel gauge sender may cause the gauge to suddenly change positions, or give an inaccurate reading. The gauge may appear to be at three quarters, and then only a few minutes later will change to half full, or vice versa the gauge may appear to be full, only to have the gauge climb higher a short while later.
How does a fuel gauge operate?
Fuel gauges work by measuring the voltage across a variable resistor within the sensing system, to determine the level of fuel; which is then relayed to the driver via the indicating system.
What is a mechanical fuel gauge?
The mechanical fuel level gauge integrates the function of level measuring and level display, level without power supply. This gauge largely applied to fuel tanks and generator and engines. It also applies to water tanks, not recommended for the vehicle.
How does a car know how much fuel is in the tank?
In automotive and aerospace engineering, a fuel gauge is an instrument used to indicate the amount of fuel in a fuel tank.
What is MercMonitor?
MercMonitor fits in a standard SmartCraft SC1000 gauge 85 mm hole and provides constant coverage of temperature, oil level, oil pressure, water pressure, fuel level, battery voltage and major engine systems. This product also comes in Smart Tow Versions, for use with Gen I (2007) and newer DTS engines.
How do you reset the ECM on a Mercury outboard?
Turn on the key switch. Pull the safety switch to off, then push to on, then pull to off, then push to on, then pull to off, then push to on, then pull to off, then push to on, then pull to off. That should be five times off and on and off within 20 seconds from when you turn the key switch to on.
What Year Did Mercury start using 14 pin harness?
In 2006, all SmartCraft mechanical engines switched to a 14‑pin style key switch harness connector. This new harness incorporated all the wires of the 10‑pin blue cable which eliminated the need to route a separate blue cable in the boat.
Does Mercury vessel view work with Lowrance?
Available on compatible Lowrance and Simrad displays, you now have all the VesselView information and control capability at your fingertips.
What engines are compatible with vessel view?
Compatible Engines *VesselView Mobile is compatible with all SmartCraft-compatible Mercury outboards and sterndrive engines (2004 and newer, 40hp and up). For engine information, including gauge functionality, alerts and maintenance reminders, the module must be installed on the engine(s).
Does vessel view have GPS?
The Mercury VesselView system may have its own GPS Satellite antenna. When used with our ECHOMAP Plus or GPSMAP devices with built-in GPS or GPS 19x NMEA 2000 antenna, it causes an error message “Lost GPS Connection” to pop up continually. The Garmin built in device must be used as the preferred source.
How does VesselView Mobile work?
The compact VesselView Mobile module plugs into the Mercury wiring harness system and can mounted anywhere below the helm. The module sends engine data via Bluetooth to the mobile device. Connect to the SmartCraft data network in your boat from your iOS or Android mobile device via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0)Jun 26, 2017.
