618vs speedometer
Ltwalleye1
Posted 5/27/2013 5:19 PM (#643518)
Subject: 618vs speedometer




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I just purchased a 2007 ranger 618vs with a 150 hp optimal. Noticed the speedometer in the dash does not work. Any suggestions on what to check?
VMS
Posted 5/27/2013 5:33 PM (#643521 - in reply to #643518)
Subject: Re: 618vs speedometer





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Location: Elk River, Minnesota
Hiya,

If the speedometer is locked up, it very well could be due to water being trapped in the water line that makes it run. When that water freezes (if you are in a climate where that can take place) it will damage the innards (for lack of a better word) of the speedometer, thus rendering it useless...

I forgot to pull the hose on my water pressure gauge this year...time for a new one...

Steve
cave run legend
Posted 5/27/2013 8:10 PM (#643548 - in reply to #643521)
Subject: Re: 618vs speedometer





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I just use whats on the GPS and be done with it.
Propster
Posted 5/27/2013 10:34 PM (#643581 - in reply to #643518)
Subject: Re: 618vs speedometer




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Location: MN
You may have a leak in the hose also. That's what it was with mine, actually torn
Pedro
Posted 5/28/2013 5:25 PM (#643732 - in reply to #643518)
Subject: Re: 618vs speedometer





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Location: Otsego, MN
Most boats I've fished in the speedometer does not work. I have always relied on the GPS.