Electrical problems

[Icatchmore]

I have a 2000 Tracker Pro 175 and have had several problems. First the fuel guage quite working, then the speedomiter quite, now the rpm guage-while going at 1200rmp will go up to 2500rpm or so and will finally come back down to 1200rpm with out any change to the engine output. My livewell also will not fill with the switch lite and on. I love this boat but hate these things that have started to happen.

 

[alohabass]

Re: Electrical problems

Check fuses on all except tac gauge, next, check for voltage or Ohm terminals, check harness on those gauges, use needle leads to get into the small openings of harness. Check for power going to your pump, there should be a splice close to the pump where you can take your voltage from. As for tac gauge, Im not familiar with trouble shooting. Get a wiring diagram from Tracker Marine and use the hopscotch method to trouble shoot, even reverse hopscotch to see whats open or close, Good luck my friend. Aloha.

 

[jim765]

Re: Electrical problems

has your boat been in storag ,in a barn,possably ,in the country?had a buddy that had same probs, found out mouse or mouses got into boat and chewed wireing in between drivers seat and back of boat,had to replace alot of wiring,but got it fixed. just a sugestion

 

[KDAVID1]

Re: Electrical problems

Check fuses on all except tac gauge, next, check for voltage or Ohm terminals, check harness on those gauges, use needle leads to get into the small openings of harness. Check for power going to your pump, there should be a splice close to the pump where you can take your voltage from. As for tac gauge, Im not familiar with trouble shooting. Get a wiring diagram from Tracker Marine and use the hopscotch method to trouble shoot, even reverse hopscotch to see whats open or close, Good luck my friend. Aloha.

Had similar issue's with a Ranger--problem was all electrical to the bow--went the hard way and traced wiring switches, connections, etc. Ended up being the 10amp fuse in the panel in front of the quadrant. So the moral of the story is start with the easiest first. I also agree with Jim-if it has been in storage and you have chewed up wires you really need to look at that (major fire hazard if not fixed). Good Luck.