Yamaha gauges not working

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1995 Yamaha 250 Saltwater on a Sailfish 236. Yamaha digital multifunction tach and speed gauges. When I turn on the ignition key the gauges remain dead but when I start the engine the tach gauge shows 0 mph and nothing else and the speedo still remains dead. I can slightly bump the ignition switch and the alarm will sound but stops when the ignition switch is turned all the way to start. I have checked all connections and can't find any that are loose or corroded. Could this be a bad/faulty ignition switch?? I hate to buy a new one since they are $147 if this is not the problem. Is there a way to test the switch and the gauges.<br />I need diagnostic help!!!
 

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Re: Yamaha gauges not working

Fixed!!<br />Bad ignition switch.
 

Stumpys

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Re: Yamaha gauges not working

Cool... Nothing better than finding the problem yourself. As they say, if it don't work, check the source first.
 

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Re: Yamaha gauges not working

Well, it really threw me for a loop as the tach would show some life after the engine started. Electical problems are always so much fun!! LOL
 
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