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    Gary Brown was absolutely correct. Although the...

    Gary Brown was absolutely correct. Although the spade connectors appeared bright, and were a tight fit on the new probe connectors, a thorough cleaning of the EFIS harness connectors with a scalpel...
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    Definitely not the probe or its connections....

    Definitely not the probe or its connections. Checked those before installing brand new probe from Advanced, with very tight spade connections. Same problem with new probe.
    Thanks,
    Kenneth
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    Single high EGT

    Developed isolated high EGT on cylinder #3, reading 300 degrees higher than the other three EGT's ( 1650 compared to 1300-1400 on the others). Upon initial startup, #3 EGT immediately displays 600...
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    upgrade from 4500 to "5000"

    What is involved in upgrading a 4500 to "5000" capability? Plug and play? Compatible mounting? Cost?
    Thanks,
    Kenneth Melvin,
    Hillsboro
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    fluctuating oil temperature reading

    It may be helpful to others to report a problem which was nicely diagnosed by Rob Hickman immediately upon my reporting a fluctuating oil temperature indication. After months of normalcy, the oil...
  6. transfer of XM Weather receiver from 496 to 4500

    I am currently flying XM weather receiver displayed on Garmin 496. Is it possible to transfer the connection from the 496 to my AFS4500?
    Kenneth Melvin
    Hillsboro,Oregon
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    Tach reading fluctuates

    AF4500 with tach sensor in Slick mag. Previously stable (50 hours), but now fluctuates wildly. Connection very tight. Sensor problem?
  8. Thread: RPM unstable

    by melvinke
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    You are absolutely correct! Loose spade terminal...

    You are absolutely correct! Loose spade terminal re-connected properly and the tach reading is as it should be. Many thanks,
    Kenneth.
  9. Thread: RPM unstable

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    RPM unstable

    Tach reading in the 4500 has become very unstable, fluctuating wildly and randomly, and pegs at 3000 for much of the time. The analog tach remains stable and true. I assume that this is more likely...
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    Please! Doesn't do it.

    Please! Doesn't do it.
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    SV terrain features

    How does one "zoom" terrain features in SV? Currently, the mountains are fairly diminutive, and I do not see a menu item for re-setting the zoom. Altering the zoom on the map does not change the SV...
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    Is a retrofit upgrade possible/available?

    Is a retrofit upgrade possible/available?
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    But, to be perfectly clear, any of those options...

    But, to be perfectly clear, any of those options could be selected and displayed on the slave 3400 MFD regardless and independently of what is displayed on the primary display? For instance, with the...
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    "slave" MFD functions

    I have a 4500 Deck with Engine, Map, and AOA, and am considering adding a 3400, principally to (independently) display a map. Would a "slave" MFD serve this purpose, or does it merely mirror what is...
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    How to access NVRAM.AFD file?

    Trying to update tach & Hobbs times in retrofitted 4500. Unable to open NVRAM.AFD file in either Mac or PC. Can this be updated through the EFIS? If so, what is the pathway?
    Thanks,
    Kenneth Melvin
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    When will the SV software be available? Kenneth...

    When will the SV software be available?
    Kenneth Melvin
    RV-9A/4500
    Hillsboro
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    I have found it effective to use a solder-type...

    I have found it effective to use a solder-type DB-9 connector, creating an "RS232 bus" by soldering a short wire across the top row of female terminal stubs, and connecting the serial cable to this....
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    Map short list of frequently used waypoints

    Newly using the 4500 Deck, I respectfully offer two suggestions for future consideration:

    1. When using the Map it would be very useful if frequently used waypoints could be stored in a separate...
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