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Post by rpalmer497 on Jun 16, 2020 20:18:54 GMT -5
I have to replace my depth sounder on my 2004 2860 Commodore.s. I found the transducer for the old one in the forward bilge under the ste[. Any hints on how to run the new transducer cable from this area up to the cockpit area. All ideas are welcomed! Thanks in advance.
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Post by sgilbert on Jun 17, 2020 8:12:34 GMT -5
Cut the old cable, tape the new plug to old cable, and gently pull old from dash with new in tow.
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Post by gofast24 on Jun 17, 2020 8:15:33 GMT -5
Mechanically (join) connect the new transducer cable to the old one and pull old one up where your readout will be, hopefully the new cable will make it through.
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Post by rpalmer497 on Jun 18, 2020 5:19:48 GMT -5
Sorry, I should have said that I tried that first. The original cable has wiring mounting clips inside the cockpit dash so pulling it from either direction would not work. I have some access under the dash by removing the gauge and switch panels. I don't see any easily accessible openings. There is an opening on the starboard side of the cockpit, but I have been unsuccessful in accessing it and it seems jammed full of wiring. I am using a fish tape to assist without success. Any other suggestions?
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Post by tombeattie on Jun 19, 2020 4:03:05 GMT -5
You can remove the forward wall panel sections in the mid berth which will give you access to make the wire run from the forward bilge up into the helm.
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Post by gofast24 on Jun 20, 2020 9:50:34 GMT -5
Yes, also remove all the cable clips you can access from dash, under access panel, etc. and try again?!
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