Faria tachometer question...

[Jet Wrench]

I've got a 260HP / Alpha One outdrive combination and installed a used Faria gauge package some time ago. Long story short, my tach trys to register RPM up to 1000 and gets stuck. I am sure the wiring is correct. Can the Faria tach be opened up to do a visual of the internals? Thanks in advance.

 

[lselmes]

Re: Faria tachometer question...

Same problem with mine. I fixed it by turning engine setting dial on back. There is a little dial on the back of the tach that set the number of poles to match the engine it is being used on. It should have a little pointer on it, just note where the pointer is and then turn it left and right several times and then back to it's origional location.

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[lselmes]

Re: Faria tachometer question...

Just wanted to add that Faria has excellent customer service and might even replace your's if it is defective. Just say you're the original owner of said tach.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Faria tachometer question...

Just wanted to add that Faria has excellent customer service and might even replace your's if it is defective. Just say you're the original owner of said tach.

Nope. Limited warranty. $57.00 will get it fixed. Just went through this with them. If you send it back make sure you talk to them first because you will need an RA number so they can track you gauge.

 

[lselmes]

Re: Faria tachometer question...

Thanks "Thalasso" for the info on limited warranty, I wasn't sure if they fixed or replaced. Years ago I had one replaced and just paid shipping costs.

 

[fossill]

Re: Faria tachometer question...

Not a fan of Faria tach's. I'm on my 3rd one in as many years, all replaced under original boat warranty. Now I have to replace this one again. The tach's seem to jump around and give erradic readings. tap on the gage face and all is ok
for a while. And no, tach is not over tightened in the panel. Going to replace with an aftermarket automotive tach.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Faria tachometer question...

www.faria-instruments.com/warranty.php

Faria? Customer Service at 1-800-473-2742 weekdays 8:30
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. One of our Marine Applications Specialists will review the problem with you in detail.

*Repair Fees
Tachometer, Synchronizer or
Electronic Speedometer $40.00

During the initial warranty period of 36 months from date of original retail purchase
(12 months on fog resistant lens, Fuel Manager, Depth Sounder,
Commander-Speedo, Commander-Tach, Pilot I, Pilot II, MG1000, MG2000 and
MG3000 and 24 months on Senders, Transducers, Triducers and Smartducers), any
instrument(s) that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship will be repaired or
replaced at Faria? Marine Instruments’ option at no charge.
Once beyond the initial warranty period the repair fees listed apply. Upon
completion of repair or replacement the applicable initial warranty period of 36/12
months is then renewed.