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Old 05-31-2006, 08:15 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by RumGuy
Although I am not familiar with that outdrive, it seems more than coincidental that TWO aspects that come from it are not functioning. Is there a possibility that they share the same wiring harness (or easier-plug connection?) Perhaps a ground? Maybe something in the dash area that they share.
Good thought but not possible. The speedometer does not use any electricity to display speed. It is purely mechanical. The trim indicator is electric (it's just an ammeter) and the trim sender is a rheostat (variable resistor).
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