Yanmar Hour meter repair & replacement

[@travisruse7834]

As everyone else has said this is just the best how to video! Great detail shots and perfect descriptions. Thanks for making this such an easy project!

[@davidtitus1994]

Thank you! My new screen is shining bright!

[@love2sail]

This is one of the best tutorials I have experienced on KZbin. I used each of Luca's detailed references and instructions to replace my LCD hour display on my boats Yanmar instrument display. The entire process took less than 10 minutes & was made easy because of this video. Thank you Lucas, great job and I am grateful.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hey Dan, I am glad it worked out for you! Thanks for the kind words!

[@eddiefio]

Best yourtube repair video ever. Seriously. Well done!

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Thank you!!

[@DonSchmidt-x4h]

Very straightforward. Replaced both LCDs on our Lagoon 440. Thanks!

[@lucasspaniard8430]

That is awesome! Glad it worked out!

[@johncurrie4609]

Beautiful video. Good focused camera shots, white background, precise instructions, with quality audio. These are the videos which make KZbin such a fantastic resource. Thank you for taking the time to make and post these instructions. Take a bow.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Thanks John. It takes a bit of work, but it is so nice when you can narrow the scope to just the task no distractions. Thanks for noticing every point!

[@anthonylittle9013]

Your video has given me the confidence to tackle the repair of my VDO, thank you.

[@davidalger9896]

Thanks so much for this excellent how-to. I tried the clean-up first but that didn't work, so I ordered the new display from Ali-Express. It was only $13 CDN all in and arrived at my home on Vancouver Island in only 10 days. It arrived from a Canadian shipping address so I am not sure if Ali Express has a warehouse in Canada, or if it was transhipped. All in all, great!

[@paulklein6962]

Just completed this replacement using your tutorial. Works perfect, thank you so much for taking the time!

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hi Paul, glad it worked out for you!

[@randylines]

Lucas. Did the repair in November 2022 and it was EXACTLY as you described :) Thanks so much. MaddLiner II Vanvouer BC

[@iandavid8323]

Thank you for posting. I nearly did not buy my boat because the the seller could not confirm the engine hours. I had a mechanic inspect and check the engine and I took the risk. Now I have new LCDs thanks to your post. To say that I am very happy with the outcome is an understatement. I was pleasantly surprised at how low the actual hours are, so bonus!

[@SailingArcadia]

This is an ecellent repair tutorial. It was really easy to follow the steps. Thank you so much.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hey Marti, You are welcome and thank you! I appreciate it.

[@svmodesta]

Another grateful viewer. Thank you.

[@karimkarmali8737]

Lucas, thank you VERY much for taking the time to post this and your earlier video. With these I have the confidence to repair what I had assumed would be an extremely expensive fault.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

No Problem Karim, let me know how you make out! Good luck!

[@sv_tivoli]

This is amazing! We’re getting ready to sell our boat and have dealt with a broken counter for about 14 months now. Now I have the confidence to fix it so we can list with correct engine hours versus our estimation :) Thank you!!

[@brucejohnson949]

Ordered a new screen out of china on ebay, watched this video while I dismantled my Hunter 38 display, did exactly what he said and it worked perfectly!! Thanks so much for posting this. Very satisfying as you say. Cheers.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hi Bruce, awesome to hear it went smoothly. Where roughtly are you located? Merry Christmas buddy!

[@brucejohnson949]

@@lucasspaniard8430 I'm on Vancouver Island BC Canada. The previous owner had been recording hours since the screen went out in 2013, and it was only 4 hours off when I got the new screen installed. Pretty good record keeping all those years. Merry Christmas to you!

[@jimlongen4278]

Good video, just ordered a replacement screen, after just removing my screen . I hope this is the problem, my Alt. Wire had 8 volts when tested, screen not lighting or reading at all.

[@stevie6740]

Thank you so much! I had the same problem and it is fixed now🎉. The video is easy to follow. Thanks also for the source for the LCD. I of course, like that it was cheap, but it was even more important for me, that it did not lose the motor hours.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Awesome Buddy! Glad it is back working!

[@one2g0]

Great video! Thank you for the detailed look. I got a replacement display from Amazon and then swapped the displays in less than half an hour, for my 2006 Beneteau. The old display looked pristine with no noticeable corrosion. Lifting the old display from the left cracked the right side; but it was trash anyway. Before I started I measured the voltage with my autoranging meter but could not get a reliable DC voltage at the terminals, probably due to the very noisy alternator power. It did read 7.4 Vrms AC, which indicated some power connection; this proved to be sufficient.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Good work! In my old video I talked about checking the voltages. Glad you got it working👍🏻

[@peterdyson8514]

Outstanding video. The attention to detail and explanations are first rate. I have the part on order...

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Thanks Peter, I hope it goes smoothly for you!

[@reedrobinson7510]

This is a great repair tutorial.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Thanks Reed I appreciate that!

[@Cnkufk]

Thank you so much ⛵️🥂

[@TheJmccready]

Many thanks,very helpful, I've just changed mine with the use of your video, successfully ! John

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Awesome John! Glad to hear it!

[@TheJmccready]

@@lucasspaniard8430 never would have got the needle off ! thanks

[@nixxonnor]

This video was much more specific than the first one. And every detail that may cause an issue was explained properly. Well made video. I did swap my LCD yesterday, and one of the transparent clips for the standoff legs broke off. It does not worry me much, but you should consider not removing the clear plastic part when swapping the LCD as there is a chance that the clips may break. My RPM/hour display was manufactured in 2009.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

thanks for the feed back. I wonder if your plastic was just older and dried out. I took mine off several times with no issues, but you definitely don't have to take them off.

[@goldencolorado5993]

Great job just finished putting the new display on using your instructions. I chipped the old display getting it out too.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hey thanks for the comment. Everything is functioning and good to go? What vessel do you have? Merry Christmas!

[@davidkoon5891]

It worked like a charm! Thank you!

[@goldencolorado5993]

Thanks for the video. I already purchased the new ribbon so I’ll do this over the winter at home.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

good luck, let me know how you make out.

[@joephup]

Thanks, great clear instructions. Well done. 👍👍👍

[@tonybutton4075]

Thanks, Lucas, I've received my new screen from AK Speedo, but wouldn't attempt this without your comprehensive guidance. I'll let you know how I get on.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Good luck, you got this!

[@tonybutton4075]

@@lucasspaniard8430 Screen successfully installed. The boat is a 2010 Beneteau and the contacts were covered in beige goop as mentioned in your video, but it was easily removed with a scalpel. Once again, thanks for your help !

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Awesome Tony, glad it worked out. I am hoping that this video gets out as much as my old one a few years ago, as i feel it is much more complete. cheers!

[@luizcarlosv.b.das.junior7477]

Thank you SO much for this video, you rock!

[@denisegeorge4947]

Brilliant! My hour meter now works but my rpm’s are off. Do I need to go back in and adjust the needle?

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hey awesome, see where the needle rests when the engine is off. You may need to adjust it, if so skip to 12:17

[@HenryMARTIN-d5z]

Bonjour Lucas, merci pour ta vidéo trés interessante, j'ai besoin de remplacer la premiere vitre plastique (celle qui est en contact avec l'extérieur) mon tachometre est un Volvo mais qui est fabriqué par VDO, sais tu si cette pièce existe ? Par avance merci, HM

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hey Thanks for the message, I am not sure where you can purchase the outside plastic cover for the instrument if that is what you were asking.

[@samvanhaaster170]

Solid instructional video. But: what are the specs / part nrs of the little LCD? I need to order it before starting to taking the meter apart.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hi Sam, if you look in the video description, you will see a link for one option for buying the LCD. (the one I used) But you can search yanmar . volvo VDO LCD and find other options.

[@geoffburrell7598]

Hi Lucas great video, my Vdo tacho with faulty hour lcd has a much thicker plastic rim once the meter is out of the case. Is this something you have seen? I’m having trouble getting it apart Regards Geoff

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hi Geoff. I really don't have much experience except with my yanmar display and owners who have watched this video reaching out. you are talking about one of the plastic covers? or the black trim piece?

[@vergrupos]

My flat cable has a gum yellow. Have you heard about it? I am afraid to try to take out and destroy the circuit

[@lucasspaniard8430]

This sounds like what I mention at 6:50 in the video?

[@vergrupos]

@@lucasspaniard8430 exactly. Have you heard a way to take this "yellow glue"?

[@lucasspaniard8430]

@@vergrupos just pick away at it with a small flat head screwdriver, etc. Ruby Rose did a video on this around 5:14 mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3u9p5mcm9mJZ9E

[@vergrupos]

Thanx. It seams hard and dangerous to remove

[@richlangan6273]

Can you tell me what the LCD part is called so I can order it and from where?

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hi Rich, it is in the video description. You can purchase it several places, but this is where I purchased mine. www.akspeedo.com/vdo-lcd-repair.php

[@fatimasehzadi5902]

How can i buy new lcd?

[@lucasspaniard8430]

check the video description.

[@jomaflor2]

in my case the numbers are visible, but almost erased.

[@lucasspaniard8430]

Hola Jose, same repair can be done. Or you could try remove some of the silicone, as seen in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m53Hg4iLbNaWaLs

[@jomaflor2]

@@lucasspaniard8430 Muchas gracias por tu consejo, Lucas. Un gran saludo

[@lucasspaniard8430]

@@jomaflor2 de nada, es un placer poder ayudar con esto!