BEHAVIOR:
Red status LED flashed regularly.
COMMON FAILURES OF IGNITION SYSTEM
Loose connection at magneto.
Breached/Broken Insulation
Broken Ignition Switch
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Vibration of the engine can loosen the nuts/fittings where the P-lead terminates at the magneto.
Heating/Cooling can deteriorate insulation on old wire, vibration can cause object to wear through
the insulation (the firewall is a likely location).
Wafers/wipers inside the switch become loose or worn, debris (dust and dirt also) causes accidental
shorts.
P-1000 INSTALLATION & INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Title:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
Check to see that the tachometer has not been accidentally shut
down.
Quickly press and release the corresponding right or left
tachometer control buttons to see if the condition clears.
Number:
P103050
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