BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO GS 5626 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 05 (INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES)
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INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 0
GENERAL
It is possible to activate the instruments when the
engine is not running.
Make sure the safety lanyard is removed, then de-
press the start/stop button.
The timer of the MPEM will maintain the gauge(s)
activated during a period of approximately 33 sec-
onds.
INSPECTION
Exterior Temperature Sensor
GTX Limited
The temperature sensor is located in the storage
cover.
Remove the back panel of the storage cover to
access the temperature sensor.
1. Temperature sensor
To check if the temperature sensor is operational,
activate the Info Center and select the exterior
temperature mode.
Use a heat gun to warm up the sensor. The tem-
perature should raise rapidly on the gauge.
If not, replace the temperature sensor.
Lake Temperature Sensor
GSX Limited and GTX Limited
The lake temperature sensor is integrated with
the speed sensor located on the ride plate.
To check if the lake temperature sensor is opera-
tional, activate the Info Center and select the lake
temperature mode.
With a garden hose, spray the speed sensor with
water. The lake temperature on the Info Center
should adjust to the water temperature.
If not, replace the speed sensor.
Compass
GTX Limited
The compass is located in the storage cover.
Remove the back panel of the storage cover to
access the compass.
1. Compass
Remove the compass from the support.
Activate the Info Center.
Change the direction of the compass and keep it
horizontal (± 10°). There should be a change of
direction on the Info Center.
NOTE: To check the accuracy of the compass,
you can use a portable compass and point it in the
same direction. Compare the given directions,
they should be the same.
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