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2008 Yamaha 115 outboard 4 stroke elec start, shows no volts at gauge

FRD1952

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Boat is still starting and runs fine, but today I noticed the battery gauge shows no movement. Will it still start for a few days (say 4-5 times a day...since on a wknd) without getting charged ? On a pontoon boat.

Does this usually mean the alternator is shot, or is there some other part(s) which could give this condition ? Battery terminals and connections look fine.

Is there a way with a meter to check the output of the alternator (or generator ?), and is it easy to see this part on the engine itself, or is it hidden or more internal ? IF this needs replaced, is it pretty easy for a good DIY person, or get to a dealer ? Approx. cost to have a dealer do it, and for the part itself ?

Thanks in advance...FRD
 
Boat is still starting and runs fine, but today I noticed the battery gauge shows no movement. Will it still start for a few days (say 4-5 times a day...since on a wknd) without getting charged ? On a pontoon boat.

Does this usually mean the alternator is shot, or is there some other part(s) which could give this condition ? Battery terminals and connections look fine.

Is there a way with a meter to check the output of the alternator (or generator ?), and is it easy to see this part on the engine itself, or is it hidden or more internal ? IF this needs replaced, is it pretty easy for a good DIY person, or get to a dealer ? Approx. cost to have a dealer do it, and for the part itself ?

Thanks in advance...FRD

Checked with a meter and it was charging at the battery and at the gauge....gauge issue, played with it a while and it started working again...done.
 
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