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    Reverse Polarity and no battery charge related?

    Thank you for the reply. They did have an electrical tester device. They plugged in directly to the boat and also tried different power cords like I did many times over. They are "stump" in their word. Aside from the other repair that they have already completed I made the decision for them to...
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    Reverse Polarity and no battery charge related?

    Tried four different cords and three different facilities. Still shows reverse polarity.
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    Reverse Polarity and no battery charge related?

    Marina repair shop, Boat storage and my House. Still shows reverse polarity.
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    Reverse Polarity and no battery charge related?

    Thanks for the reply Alldodge. I took the boat to Marina repair facility for them to diagnose and picked it up last week. After I spent a good amount of money they are "stump" and could not figured it out. They removed AC Control Panel to check and shore power connections are good. They...
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    Reverse Polarity and no battery charge related?

    I have 2005 Signature 260 and having problem both with shore power charging system and reverse polarity. Appliances function as they should such as refrigerator, microwave, stove top, etc. Reverse Polarity lights up when toggle switch is check through the main ac panel. Also the batteries will...
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    Inoperative Gauges

    Sorry for the questions. I am new to boating. The yellow with red stripe is for cranking power to starter. Thank you Scott and the wiring color you provided. I am at a loss as to why no 12 volt to purple wire and when I applied battery volts to gauges purple wire the fuel pump is activated and...
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    Inoperative Gauges

    Had a chance to do more testing this weekend. The yellow wire with the red stripe to the ignition switch does not power up whether ignition on or off. Does that mean a bad ignition switch? Also when I supply 12 volt directly to purple wire to gauges I hear a buzzing sound coming from the engine...
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    Inoperative Gauges

    The ground is good which is the yellow wire. My mistake, yes with the blue wire is for gauges lights. I don't get 12 volt (purple) to gauges when I turn the ignition on. All the fuses are good that is located on top of the motor. Is their a relay/circuit breaker in between the ignition switch...
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    Inoperative Gauges

    Been having issue with all my gauges not working. It is 2005 Chaparral Signature 260. All fuses are intact. Live 12 volt supply to ignition ok. Ignition on ok as well to the blue wire. But no 12 volt going to any of the gauges. Someone with similar experience or an expert can give advice what to...
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    2005 Chaparral Signature 260

    Both the RPM and Fuel gauge inoperable. Searched internet and viewed many videos that possibly the fuel sending unit. Having issue locating the part inside the boat to do some testing. This is the 8.1 Liter. Do I need to remove panel(s) or tank to access? What do I need to check for the RPM...
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