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Anyone had any experience sending gauges back to Faria for repair/replacement?
My speedometer is non-functional and I've already replaced the pitot. Looks like some salt water may have made it's way into the gauge. I'm out of warranty, but see that Faria has a program to send back gauges for a "nominal fee".

Is it worth it, or should I just buy a new gauge?

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

I'll be interested to find what people think about this; my tachometer pegging at various rpm has gotten a lot worse and tapping it no longer seems to free it up like it used to.

Graham

Well, I just filled out the paperwork on the faria site and there is a USD$15 charge to replace the gauge. I'll give it a whirl and let you know.

Erik

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

There is a 5-7 week lead time for Faria gauges in the Summer. If you have water in the gauge then I say spend the $15 and get it fixed. If it is a gauge that moves when tapped, check for loose nuts at the circuit board. That usually saves a trip to the repair facility. If not, it is cheaper to send iit off for repairs and you usually receive a new gauge back. Larry

Yeah, this one was completely non-functional and I could see crystalization inside.

I received an email from Faria that they received it last Monday and nothing since - Sounds like I'm in for a wait.

No big deal since it didn't work anyway.

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

I got the gauge back in the mail yesterday - Brand new gauge!

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

I'm not surprised by this at all, Most of the gauge companys offer excellent repair service even after warranty is up.

Also in some cases you can send back your VHF marine radio for repairs if ever needed.

Had my temp gauge calibrated recentley, $15 an about 2 1/2 week turnaround time. Very easy people to deal with. Unit was 5 years old. I'm happy.

9BALL

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2005 V268