SO 36 I

[johnwilliams]

Hi, have a 2009 Sun Oddessy 36I, so we are looking at 5 year old. The engine hours counter in the starter control panel has always been feint but now it has disappeared completely. Is it possible that the unit in the rev counter has failed or has anyone any idea where I should start to look for the fault. I cannot sail a boat without an engine hours counter because I have an engine erring background and like to keep on top of my engine maintenance. Thanks John.

[Trevor]

Hello John,

You should google this subject as many have had this problem. I have attached a URL that completely describes a reason this may occur and step by step how to fix it. I would check all simple stuff before venturing into this fix however as unless you are reasonably skilled at this sort of work it could end in tears.

See the story here. api.ning.com/files/-jCP6hUTGM8BDnz4MeojJKZueie0lTxnGOCBa5Dat4DbrG2XOc48HV6sLyty8BTlEWF4UxSirzpvTE6a66cGeuu-GTC7XBdU/RepairofYanmarTachupdatedA.pdf

Another thread from this forum could help with your preliminary investigations.  jeanneau.proboards.com/thread/1747/hour-meter

Good luck with this and please let us know what you find as it does help us all to have the information documented.

Regards,

Trevor
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