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GrahamuGrahamu Member Posts: 921 ✭✭✭
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I have ordered the Mercury Steering Sensor Kit for my bravo Drives but I do not see an option to display the drive position on VVM or does it come up once connected. The VVM does give a warning that the steering sensor is not connected.
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  • GrahamuGrahamu Member Posts: 921 ✭✭✭
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    I called Mercruiser and I was told that the VVM would not display rudder (drive) angle and would need to upgrade to VV. I asked if I could connect a cable to the junction box and a Smartcraft rudder angle gauge and was told no.  The rep didn't come across to me as having all the answers but I will put this on hold and contact some other people in the industry. Thanks for the input everyone.
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  • skennellyskennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭
    Call Mercruiser
    2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3
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  • SpyderwebSpyderweb Member Posts: 959 ✭✭✭
    I don’t have the sensor kit and I don’t recall that being one of the options to display on the screen.  But I do know they periodically upgrade the software.  And the fact that it’s warning the sensor is not connected could be a positive.  Seems like a lot doesn’t show until everything’s connected and turned on.
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  • JimGuy341JimGuy341 Member Posts: 108 ✭✭
    How do you plan on connecting this to VVM?  Assuming you're using the Merc recommended set up for twin engines.
    2008 350 EC
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,462 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The steering sensor wires into the engine harness. It’s prewired. 
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • GrahamuGrahamu Member Posts: 921 ✭✭✭
    Yes it plugs into the engine harness and the VVM will sense it but I don't know if it will display position. I'll call Mercruiser  and find out what my options are. I'm not opening the box until I know I can  use it.
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  • JimGuy341JimGuy341 Member Posts: 108 ✭✭
    Please keep us updated.  If this work, I would be willing to do the same thing.
    2008 350 EC
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That might be too much for the Vv Mobile, per last time I used it.  The VV 903 has the capability I know. 

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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