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Multiple electrical outages on 262

gumball93gumball93 Member Posts: 2 ✭
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New to the forum.  I have noticed a gradual drop in electrical performance this season.  Fuel gauge, cockpit lights, speedometer, horn, etc.  Seem to be dropping one by one.  Any thoughts?
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    howardramshowardrams Member Posts: 223 ✭✭✭
    No logical reason I know of that would explain generally reliable 12V devices to be dropping off one by one.  Check for loose connections on the back of the DC panel, the alternator, and the rocker switch panel.  Does the alternator put out 13 to 14 volts on the Voltmeter while the engine is running?  Do both batteries still read about 12.5 to 13 volts while under a load?  Etc., Etc.  Of course, check for any tripped breakers.
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    skennellyskennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭
    Start with the easy questions.

    What does drop in performance actually mean? lights don't work at all?  Fuel Guage doesn't work at all?  Details are needed.

    Age of batteries?
    Condition of your charging system...onboard charger, Alternator ect...

    Does it happen on shore power?

    2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3
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