I have a Garmen unit in my dash that gives me most of my readings. I can not get it to startup at times, screen dark/ blank. last season someone from the marina would futs with it until it woke up. Any ideas why it would act up like this at times?
Garmen question
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Jack M
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I have no idea what the issue could be , let your dealer handle it
If I could depend on my dealer I would. Called Garmen customer service got info to fix. Also had my Seastar hydraulic PS pump stop working, at 7hrs. Dealer to busy to look at it right away, " you can still use it." Called Dometic tech service, in 15 minutes had the info to repair it. ordered extra replacement parts in case it happens again. I envy those who are tied to dealers who give a darn about customer service, its the only reason I asked here.
Remediation
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What parts fail on your p/s?
50 amp breaker mounted next to battery switch. They can trip for a good or no good reason. Just reset and go on. Each time it trips it takes less to trip it the next time, efficiency drops off slightly. Also 40 amp fuses inside cover of pump. Same deal, may or may not be a recurring issue
replace and see what happens. if it’s serious the pump needs placement. 2 year warranty. Carry extra breaker and fuses now.
Boat didn’t come with the power assist. Boat steering too stiff for wife and noticeably hard for me on test ride.Called Bennington before purchase,they said dealers want to meet a price point and the power steering is an expensive add on, but that it would be a significant improvement. Thats an understatement.I paid $4600.00 for it.
replace and see what happens. if it’s serious the pump needs placement. 2 year warranty. Carry extra breaker and fuses now.
Boat didn’t come with the power assist. Boat steering too stiff for wife and noticeably hard for me on test ride.Called Bennington before purchase,they said dealers want to meet a price point and the power steering is an expensive add on, but that it would be a significant improvement. Thats an understatement.I paid $4600.00 for it.
Remediation
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If your pump is popping breakers, I would insist on a warranty replacement this winter. We have never had a problem like that and if you poll the forum I doubt you will find that other people have that same problem.
Just a thought, since it was a dealer install, did they use the correct gauge wire for the install?
Just a thought, since it was a dealer install, did they use the correct gauge wire for the install?