Hi All, I posted this on the C270 Yahoo group also.... Just looking for a little guidance:
Since I put my C270LE in the water this spring my engine control panel seems to be acting up intermittently. 2/3 of the time it acts normal and seems to act up after I have been running the engine for a while. I would be much obliged if someone would point me in the right direction for troubleshooting. I have an 18Hp Perkins M20 Perama. Here are all the instances in order:
1st event: Turned off the engine via the "T" handle with the key in the ON position and did not get any warnings. After a couple hours of sailing, I turned the key on and all warnings worked as they always do until I started the engine, then the warning horn continued to sound while the Battery light and Oil light remained illuminated. Shut the engine down and checked the oil (full) and the batteries (both about 12.6 Volts). Waited a few minutes, turned the engine on and all indications were normal.
Sailed a couple times with normal engine indications. (Minimal use of the Engine).
Event #2: Motored for a while before sailing due to light winds. Turned off the engine with normal indications. After a few hours of sailing, I started the engine and the Battery warning light stayed illuminated with a warning horn. Both batteries were above 12 volts but swapped them over. Light stayed on and horn continued to sound
In addition, the fuel gauge is not working (shows empty though it is full). and the hour meter does not count engine hours.
Does anyone have an idea where I can start troubleshooting this problem? The gauges and panel worked fine when the boat was put on the hard last fall. Thanks very much for any guidance.
Best Regards,
Scott
Since I put my C270LE in the water this spring my engine control panel seems to be acting up intermittently. 2/3 of the time it acts normal and seems to act up after I have been running the engine for a while. I would be much obliged if someone would point me in the right direction for troubleshooting. I have an 18Hp Perkins M20 Perama. Here are all the instances in order:
1st event: Turned off the engine via the "T" handle with the key in the ON position and did not get any warnings. After a couple hours of sailing, I turned the key on and all warnings worked as they always do until I started the engine, then the warning horn continued to sound while the Battery light and Oil light remained illuminated. Shut the engine down and checked the oil (full) and the batteries (both about 12.6 Volts). Waited a few minutes, turned the engine on and all indications were normal.
Sailed a couple times with normal engine indications. (Minimal use of the Engine).
Event #2: Motored for a while before sailing due to light winds. Turned off the engine with normal indications. After a few hours of sailing, I started the engine and the Battery warning light stayed illuminated with a warning horn. Both batteries were above 12 volts but swapped them over. Light stayed on and horn continued to sound
In addition, the fuel gauge is not working (shows empty though it is full). and the hour meter does not count engine hours.
Does anyone have an idea where I can start troubleshooting this problem? The gauges and panel worked fine when the boat was put on the hard last fall. Thanks very much for any guidance.
Best Regards,
Scott
