VDO Rudder sensor

[boat36forfun]

I need to replace the VDO rudder sensor on my 85 36' Carver Mariner. Does anyone have a location that I can purchase this from. This is an odd size as well.. Thanks for any help that you can give me. See the pic below.

[waybomb]

Looks as if you can take it apart. I'd try that first and clean everything up. Nothing to lose!

[Viper]

I think their new unit is part number A2C1102950001 for single station.
Here is a link for finding a distributor:
https://www.vdo-gauges.com/find-a-distributor
If you open up your old one, be careful, some are oil filled.

I trust you did some diagnostics and are sure it needs replacing?

[boat36forfun]

Thanks for all the info. Yes we have determined that we have a bad sensor. Will see what we can find .

[SplashyLady]

You may find you are better off replacing both the sender and the gauge, or going with a generic replacement sender for $15 on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/KUS-Boat-Rudde ... ed9b9937e9

[Midnightsun]

Good advice, that link goes to the same unit I used when I upgraded my dash. Hard to see in the picture (click it for a larger view) but the centre gauge behind the steering wheel is the KUS rudder angle. The 2 white matching gauges to the left and right of the steering wheel are KUS fuel gauges and yes I have 4 tanks.

[denpooch]

Nice looking dash Hans!
Where did you get that steering wheel? Mine is getting a bit worn looking and I wouldn't mind replacing it.

[Midnightsun]

Just search eBay for "boat steering wheel" There are hundreds to choose from. Not sure if the one I have is still available though. Think it was about $100. The black hood over the gauges which was cheap wrinkled vinyl was redone in faux leater with a red double stitch like you see in high end cars. Yeah, dash came out real nice.