Hello Maxum owners, just took delivery of a new to me 2004 3100 SE. Had survey done before purchase and most items in great shape. Now the questions, the A.C. indicator on the electrical panel doesn't work. Checked back of gauge and it's getting 119.5 volts but no indication. Does anyone know what gauge I can replace it with for a simple replacement.
Next item port engine volt meter is inop although getting normal readings with vom at wires on back of meter. I believe it's Faria, any sugestions.
Thanks in advance all, I'm sure there will be more questions as I get used to the boat.
Do you have a single shore cord, or two? There is usually an AC meter, and a switch to toggle between the Shore power inlet 1 and 2. Are you sure you're on the correct inlet setting? Or does it not work for both sides?
I have two cords plugged in and meter is inop in either position 1 or 2 all systems seem to be working so I am definitely getting shore power. Measures 119.5v when checking terminals on the back of the meter so I am leaning towards bad meter.
The only switch I'm aware of with (1, 2, both (All)) is the battery switch. The Battery system is DC, while shore power is AC.
If you have two shore power cords and a single AC volt meter, then there should also be a switch that toggles between each shore power connection on the panel as well. The volt-meter selector wouldn't have an ALL option.
Top has the two main Circuit breakers (both up). Line 1 is the top left most CB. line 2 is right next to it. ( blurry pic). Line 1 is showing on the voltmeter. Green light indicates good power and no polarity problem. Volt meter shows 120+ volts. Line 1 if you follow the thin white line up, over and down powers the individual circuits which can be turned on by individual CB listed down to Microwave.
Line 2. if selected, only powers my Air Cond. To see the voltage on line 2 on the voltmeter, use the selector knob just to its right. If no needle deflection I’d say you have a bad meter.
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Regards, Mike P.
2001 Maxum 2900 SCR twin Merc 4.3 / Bravo Is
Shenanigans
Cape Charles VA
Trey, for second problem on port engine, are you talking the instrument gauge at the helm? Second gauge from left shows the voltage of the battery selected ( 13+ V). for starting Port engine. Back in the eng compartment is the battery switches. (1, both, 2, off). usually Batt 1 is for Port engine. See pic.
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Regards, Mike P.
2001 Maxum 2900 SCR twin Merc 4.3 / Bravo Is
Shenanigans
Cape Charles VA
Instrument issue
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