As I explained ....Funny I was just working on this having built a new instrument console.
We have two engines i.e. all cables doubled up and it was a real mess before so I have cleared up all the cable bunches and labelled them for easier identification. However when I checked to make sure I had put it all back together correctly I now have a situation whereby all three lights shine when I turn the key. The way it was before was that you had to press a "test" button while turning the key to test the charge light.
Anyway, the diagram came in very handy. I have printed it and will double check all the wiring today on the boat. Thanks VicS
Having said that I also have a few questions someone might be able to help out with:
The key switch is very big and bulky in the new panel, can it be replaced with anything smaller that can be sourced from Maplins or someplace similar?
What is the fourth light on the diagram?
Cheers,
Per
The key switch is very big and bulky in the new panel, can it be replaced with anything smaller that can be sourced from Maplins or someplace similar?
When the panel is turned on but the engine is not running, you should have "low oil pressure" and "not charging" illuminated, because the oil pump and alternator are not turning. You should not have "overheat" and "leaking saildrive" lit up, because the engine is cold and the rubber seal is (hopefully!) intact. All perfectly logical.
the only drawback with this arrangement is that it doesn't warn you if the temp lamp has failed. A 'lamp test' switch would be a useful facility IMHO.
Pete
VicS, found this very helpful. Currently rebuilding my panel (originally probably a C type on a 4JH(B)E) which is a mess. Can't find any diodes in the circuit, the idiot lights and buzzer all seem to be interconnected but not working. The Yanmar user manual doesn't indicate what diodes should be there, don't have the service manual. Any thoughts on how I should fix.Its easier if the bits are labelled, so similar yanmar diagram
DavidWHowells · 14 Jul 2023
With the key switch on 12 volts is applied to all the warning lights. They will light if the sensor is closed ( ie no oil pressure or high temperature or sail drive seal warning ... the unlabeled one)
The buzzer will sound , the negative return being via a diode to each sensor so that they dont interact..
When the engine is not running The charge warning light is illuminated by current flowing through it and the alternator field circuit , viz regulator, brushes, slip rings and field coil to earth.
That current gives the alternator its initial field current without which ( except for some modern alternators) it will not start to generate.
When the alternator is generating the field current is supplied from within via the field diodes. There will then be 12 volts on both wires, RB and LB. so the light will no longer be illuminated.
No mysterious contacts ... the same as your car ... at least the same as my car, being pretty old.
Quick replyVicS, found this very helpful. Currently rebuilding my panel (originally probably a C type on a 4JH(B)E) which is a mess. Can't find any diodes in the circuit, the idiot lights and buzzer all seem to be interconnected but not working. The Yanmar user manual doesn't indicate what diodes should be there, don't have the service manual. Any thoughts on how I should fix.