RPM Gauge / Working Intermittently

[RCHANDED]

Was out yesterday in the heat, noticed my RPM gauge wasn't working properly, it was working but reading very low, then suddenly it was working correctly, based on what I knew was the correct RPM for wakeboarding speeds...

Could it be a bad gauge? bad connection? wet connection? motor problem? What should I check first?

Thanks

[NautiqueJeff]

RE: RPM Gauge / Working Intermittently

It is probably switching between 4/6/8 cyl. modes. Pull it out of the dash and spray some contact cleaner on the screw that controls that setting, and then set it to 8 cyl. mode. That should fix it.

[RCHANDED]

NautiqueJeff thanks for the response.............I should clarify a little, I have a 92 excel...

What you are explaining, can this be done on an older boat such as mine, and how exactly would I switch the mode, I have never heard of this? thks

[RCHANDED]

Sorry should have read your post more thouroughly, the switch is on the back of the gauge, correct?

[NautiqueJeff]

Yes, that's correct, and it does apply to your year. Hopefully that's all it is.

[DavidF]

The RPM gauge on my '93 started doing that late last season, but has not returned this season, so I have not worried about it. But, I will check for the switch next time I have the pod removed. Thanks Jeff.

[RCHANDED]

DavidF good to hear your gauge has fixed itself.........I will be hoping for the same, and that it is not something with the motor.