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I acquired a set of new-to-me Smiths electronic instruments, fully knowing that there may be issues. I tested them upon receipt last winter, and both seemed to power up and go through their self test cycles without any issues, so I shelved them for a rainy day install.
Well the rainy week came this past week, and I decided to install them. I have done these installs a number of times on other's bikes in the past, so wiring these are pretty routine for me now.
The speedometer is usually the challenging one, as it has about twice as many connections as the tach, but it worked right out the gate and is providing smooth operation.
The tach, on the other hand, is being obstinate. It powers up fine, but remains at zero with the engine fired. I double and triple checked all of my connections, and every thing checks out. I have been in contact with both AN and CAI (the OEM), and tried a suggestion (swapping out the red/blue trigger wire for the white/black wire) but to no avail. It would appear that there is something fried on a circuit board - not sure if it is something that I want to attempt to repair myself.
These instruments were obtained used and are well out of warranty, so that does not appear to be an option. I have asked both AN and CAI repeatedly about having the tach repaired, but both are skirting the question.
Has anyone had an electronic instrument repaired in the past? Any suggestions on who may provide such a service?
Preferably in North America, but if it needs to be shipped to the UK, I would consider that if postage is not too exorbitant.
TIA
Well the rainy week came this past week, and I decided to install them. I have done these installs a number of times on other's bikes in the past, so wiring these are pretty routine for me now.
The speedometer is usually the challenging one, as it has about twice as many connections as the tach, but it worked right out the gate and is providing smooth operation.
The tach, on the other hand, is being obstinate. It powers up fine, but remains at zero with the engine fired. I double and triple checked all of my connections, and every thing checks out. I have been in contact with both AN and CAI (the OEM), and tried a suggestion (swapping out the red/blue trigger wire for the white/black wire) but to no avail. It would appear that there is something fried on a circuit board - not sure if it is something that I want to attempt to repair myself.
These instruments were obtained used and are well out of warranty, so that does not appear to be an option. I have asked both AN and CAI repeatedly about having the tach repaired, but both are skirting the question.
Has anyone had an electronic instrument repaired in the past? Any suggestions on who may provide such a service?
Preferably in North America, but if it needs to be shipped to the UK, I would consider that if postage is not too exorbitant.
TIA
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