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    Alternator wiring...tach issue

    Thanks for this point as well. I'm sure this was likely playing a part to confuse matters. I did not consider this. G
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    Alternator wiring...tach issue

    Hi Kenneth K, I realize my wiring diagram was not clear on the point you raised. The purple wire (in reality on my boat) comes from the load side of the starter switch in the cockpit...I see that my drawing makes it look like its going to the starter motor post. amateur hour wiring diagram...
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    Alternator wiring...tach issue

    Hi Jerry, Thanks for the additional information. Fortunately, I have re-worked the original/incorrect wiring with the new wire harness installation. I replaced tach and temperature gauges (still optimistic the tach will work once I get these wiring gremlins worked out) and replaced ammeter...
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    Alternator wiring...tach issue

    Hi Jerry, Thank you for your comprehensive reply. This is super helpful! So the first thing I'll do is check the voltage at the batteries, engine running. I did check the output voltage at the alternator (between (+) output and engine ground) and I was getting 13.03 Volts (DC) consistently...
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    Alternator wiring...tach issue

    I've recently completed a wiring harness replacement on my 1990 E32-200/Universal M25XP. I was originally inspired to do this due to intermittent tachometer function as well as intermittent starter button failure...(ie. push button, no start). I also bought new gauges and re-fabricated my...
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