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Looking for some electrical advise

mamasndpapasmamasndpapas Member Posts: 7 ✭
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I have a 1991 fiesta vee 235 with three problems that seem to be related....problem 1 Some of my cockpit/ cabin lights flicker almost in unison. Problem 2 my garmin gps also flickers in unison with the lighting & if I have the gps on & run my galley pump at the same time without the engine running the gps shuts off. Thinking possible ground problems any ideas? Or anyone have anything similar go on? Would appreciate some input. Thanks
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    LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,560 mod
    The GPS will shut down if the voltage falls too low.  That could happen if there's some other system kicking on that draws too much current -- like a fresh water pump or bilge pump that is ready to die.  

    Do the lights flicker if you turn on your bilge pump?
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    mamasndpapasmamasndpapas Member Posts: 7 ✭
    Thanks for,the help.....figured it out this morning.....had a poor ground from the gps......previous owner ran it into the c.b.radio behind the dash....I ran a home run straight to the batt & eliminated the other....all 3 problems gone.....
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    raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,460 admin
    Glad you found and fixed your problem. 
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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