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Old 01-19-2006 | 01:03 AM
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I have twin Bravo 1s and Faria guages for trim indication. The guages work intermittently.......

What is most likely the problem?

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Old 01-19-2006 | 06:40 AM
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Default Re: Bravo 1 trim indicators?

more then likly its in the senders, but could be any number of things from a bad ground to bad gauges but most times its in the sender leads....

you didnt give very much info...ie: make model type drives ect
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Old 01-19-2006 | 06:41 AM
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Problem with sending unit
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Old 01-19-2006 | 06:44 AM
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Could also be the wires are corroded. Replace the sending units, simple and only $80
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Old 01-19-2006 | 07:00 AM
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I agree, probably senders, round modules on top sides of outdrive. Sort of a wiper effect sender, just two screws to take them off.
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Old 01-19-2006 | 07:28 AM
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glad you think simple to replace...25 years doing this...easy for me but without the right tools and exp. not easy or simple....requires disassembling the transom bell housing(waiting for you to say splice them in..will only live a short time)
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Old 01-19-2006 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by East Coast B
I agree, probably senders, round modules on top sides of outdrive. Sort of a wiper effect sender, just two screws to take them off.
If the boat has been used in salt water be prepared for those two screws to snap-off!
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Old 01-19-2006 | 09:26 AM
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What they said, senders. I would take this opportunity to switch to mechanical indicators.
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Old 01-19-2006 | 12:49 PM
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OK I will agree. If you have done it before its simple. It really is No I would never splice a line, that's why you buy the complete kit.
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Old 01-19-2006 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BIGJIM
OK I will agree. If you have done it before its simple. It really is No I would never splice a line, that's why you buy the complete kit.
No to the splice, but you can solder the wires into the new sender.

If you can get it off and apart, clean it thoroughly and fill with di-electric grease. This has worked well for me. Note where it is before loosening the screws.
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