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Tech Tip Corner: Installing Speed and Water Sensors

Quick TipsInstall, Sensor, Speed, speed sensor, tech tip, Water, water sensor

When installing a speed or water sensor, it is important to not apply force to the plastic connector. If force is applied to the plastic connector instead of the metal nut, the internal wires will break. This will cause the connector to spin. To check if the connector is broken, look at the blue dot. […]


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Sensor Installation

Yamaha Outboard Service TipsInstall, Pressure, Sensor, Water, Water Pressure

While installing most new sensors is an easy procedure, a simple mistake can easily damage them. Water pressure sensors are a good example of this. The sensor itself is installed into a large metal body. During sensor installation or removal, if force is applied to the “connector” portion of the sensor instead of the metal […]

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