Can I get the gauges to come on if the sled is off?

[Kirkz28]

I have an '08 Vector. Is there a way to get the gauges to come on (ie. the gas gauge) without actually starting the motor? I would have thought the gauges and lights would come on with the key in the on (not the start) position. Am I missing something simple?

 

[steiner]

Gauges come to life only when the sled is running. I have jumped the the fuses in the small fuse box on my Attak to fire up the headlights without starting the sled. You could try that.

 

[Grimm]

I think there might be a way...try searching for a thread on turning headlights on...something about holding a handwarmer switch on while turning the key. I remember it worked on my 05 Vector. I never tried it on my Nytro nor Apex.

 

[Kirkz28]

Thanks! I see if I can find the thread.

 

[Kirkz28]

Found it! http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/turn-on-gauges-without-starting-engine.11975/#post-108332

I'll have to try it when I get home. Thanks again for the tip!

 

[pat the rat]

Hold down the thumbwarmer,turn key on and wait 15 sec,should light up

 

[theCATman]

I have an '08 Vector. Is there a way to get the gauges to come on (ie. the gas gauge) without actually starting the motor? I would have thought the gauges and lights would come on with the key in the on (not the start) position. Am I missing something simple?

Yea the kill switch.

Turning the key "on" should light up gauges. Unless battery is dead, or kill is off.

 

[theCATman]

Just noticed this is on a carbed model. Both my FI sleds all gauges light/function when key is "on".