wiggy
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The warning buzzer on my VP MD 2020 instrument panel does not buzz, even when test toggle switch is used. Are these known to have a short life span, it has very little weather protection.
Is my buzzer broken?
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VicS
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It's part of a pretty complex forest of diodes. It could be many things I suspect
Testing the buzzer directly I suppose is the way forward .. check that power is applied to it when the test switch is pushed
Plevier
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My experience is that the VP electronic alarm unit is woefully unreliable - and expensive. List 362 Euros. http://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-873737-electronic-unit.aspx
You may be luckier than me. I tested mine yesterday because the temp light and the buzzer don't work - as I feared the buzzer being cheap and simple was fine when tested with 12V, it's the encapsulated electronic unit that has failed.
Just checked - Keypart £174.
You may be luckier than me. I tested mine yesterday because the temp light and the buzzer don't work - as I feared the buzzer being cheap and simple was fine when tested with 12V, it's the encapsulated electronic unit that has failed.
Just checked - Keypart £174.
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Plevier
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If you do need a new electronic unit try here http://www.coastalrides.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2514 £66.60 inc VAT and postage.
I've ordered one today - he thought he might have one more...
I've ordered one today - he thought he might have one more...
wiggy
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Thanks for the advice, I ordered a new buzzer today, last time it worked it was woefully quiet and will try that as first step, can't get to boat at the moment due to broken collar bone!