VDO Removed

KLB41854 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 15, 2014 7:53 pm

After trying to get this VDO out the front, I finally pulled the trigger and cut fiberglass out of the back of cowl. Cut about 6x8 inch piece out. Slid right out after that. Not get it repaired by CDI

Piece cut out from back

Looking from drivers seat in. Right side is factory cut, left side my additional cut out.

jontmiller · **Joined:** Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:16 am **Posts:** 296

keep us updated.

NiagaraChillin · **Posted:** Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:58 pm

Before you send it off, read the threads in this post.

http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13605

KLB41854 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:12 pm

NiagaraChillin wrote:

Before you send it off, read the threads in this post.

http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13605

Mine is the wrap around. Last check no more replacements. Unless you get lucky and find a dealer that has one. FW told me last month they are working on finding a new vender to produce these again. Ill get the VDO repaired and hope it lasts awhile.

NickH · **Joined:** Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:55 pm **Posts:** 67

KLB41854 wrote:

NiagaraChillin wrote:

Before you send it off, read the threads in this post.

http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13605

Mine is the wrap around. Last check no more replacements. Unless you get lucky and find a dealer that has one. FW told me last month they are working on finding a new vender to produce these again. Ill get the VDO repaired and hope it lasts awhile.

Try Dave at A&A Marine 231-723-8308. I bought the NLA Four Winns replacement cluster from him a couple months ago. They have a supplier in Canada that puts them together.

-Nick

KLB41854 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:27 am

Thanx I will give them a call.

KLB41854 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2015 2:33 pm

Sent VDO to CDI for repair. About $400.00 when all said and done. Now just waiting for phone call saying it has been repaired.

jontmiller · **Joined:** Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:16 am **Posts:** 296

Box of toys to install in the spring getting full....

IMG_2234.JPG by millerjont, on Flickr

IMG_2235.JPG by millerjont, on Flickr

New hubs showed up today as well.

jontmiller · **Joined:** Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:16 am **Posts:** 296

IMG_2234.JPG by millerjont, on Flickr

excuse the iphone photography

KLB41854 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:33 am

Got VDO back and when I took it out of the box, the ground wire that they soldered to mother board fell on the ground. VERY poor solder job. Now have to call them Monday and send it back. NOT HAPPY!

ric · **Posted:** Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:22 am

KLB41854 wrote:

Got VDO back and when I took it out of the box, the ground wire that they soldered to mother board fell on the ground. VERY poor solder job. Now have to call them Monday and send it back. NOT HAPPY!

Not surprised.

NickH · **Joined:** Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:55 pm **Posts:** 67

There's one of the retro kits on Ebay right now...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fourwinns-Retro-Faria-instrument-panel-gauge-cluster-1998-2001-sport-funship-NOS-/331460194268?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item4d2c912fdc&vxp=mtr

ric · **Posted:** Sun Jan 25, 2015 5:28 pm

Yep definatnly a four winns part, you can tell by the crappy crimp on wire terminals that are not weatherproof. Corrosion city!!

KLB41854 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:35 am

Talked to CDI this am. They are paying for all shipping and were sorry for the poor solder job. Now I just hope when I get it back and installed, it works. Already ran new ground wire from engine block. Now wait again.

ric · **Posted:** Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:31 am

KLB41854 wrote:

Talked to CDI this am. They are paying for all shipping and were sorry for the poor solder job. Now I just hope when I get it back and installed, it works. Already ran new ground wire from engine block. Now wait again.

Ground wire from engine block to battery negative?

www.iFourWinns.com

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