Need help replacing the Taps indicator gauge on my 2005 24V

[timsdayoff]

My TAPS System works fine but the gauge has stopped working. Does anyone have any quick troubleshoot suggestions to try before I order parts from the factory?

Great forum. Long time boat owner but new to Tig'e. Happy to be here.

Tim A.

[jslayde1]

Hey Tim - Welcome to the Tige Family - Post some pics of your boat. WE LOVE PICTURES.

Checking connections is always a good first move - mine is a single wire coming from the cylinder on the plate, but there a few years difference here....

[timsdayoff]

I'd like to but can't figure out how to post my pics.

[25cents]

tim,

First thing I would do is check to make sur ethat you are getting power to the gauge. Take a simple volt meter and test. I have had the same issue and after purchasing a new gauge found that wasn't the issue. If the TAPs is operational it is probably the wiring from the RAm to the gauge. On mine it is a green wire that has two ends to it. My guess is that is your most likely culprit. Good Luck

[evil0ne]

Hey Tim, you should have the new part you need to get the gauge working. This is Bennett's troubleshooting steps for the issue:

Please take a look at the hydraulic lines going through your transom into your actuators and you should find one actuator that also has a green cable running into it too. This one has an Upper Hinge Sensor Coil installed inside of it, which provides analog trim position indication to your gauge. We should try testing this sensor to verify that it is still operational and you can do that by testing for Ohms. You will need a meter, a wire cutter & some wire strippers to conduct this test. You should start testing the Sensor Cable forward at the gauge or where ever it makes its way to the helm. Start at the gauge and see if you can find the cable, so you can try testing the two (2) green Sensor Wire in the cable for Ohms. You should get a reading that falls in the 220 to 260 Ohms range; anything above or below this range will not be seen. Try testing at the helm first then work your way back to the transom testing the cable going through the transom. If you get to this point and you are still outside of the Ohms range, then the Upper Hinge Sensor Coils is faulty and will need replacement.