I have on ebay item # 270587640042 a complete VM1000 for
sale. All of the below features worked when removed.
Thanks, John
RV Spy
From: Lancair Mailing
List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Matt Hapgood
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 9:31 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Vision Microsystems VM 1000 problem
My VM1000 has always been a bit of problem, but now the problems
have increased and I need to resolve them. Any thoughts on any of these
issues? I’ve been flying the 360 since 2001 and I put the date the
problem started in parentheses):
1.
Leaning mode (never worked since day one). Pushing the
button to go into the leaning mode has never functioned. Just doesn’t do
anything.
2.
Amps (February 2010). I’ve noticed the amp-meter bouncing
around. It used to be fairly steady in the 18-20 amps range, but now it
is more like 16 for a while, then bounces to 26 or something. It’s not
related to landing lights, radio com, fuel transfer pumps, or any evident
change in load. The alternator (B&C) is about 6 years old and the
belt is, according to the A&P, okay but could stand to be a bit
tighter. Voltage regulator is B&C too.
3.
AutoTrack (March 2010). Just stopped working.
Pushing the button for AutoTrack now does nothing.
4.
Fuel Remaining (May 2010). Unable to add fuel to the tank.
I can cycle to the “add fuel” point and then push buttons to add 10 gal units
or 1 gal units – both register as “to be added”. But then when I push the
button to cycle out of the “Add” mode it doesn’t register the “add”. So
it always indicates zero fuel now and I can’t add any!!! I’ve tried all
sorts of amounts but nothing will work. It’s been like this for 4 flights
now… this is the straw that broke the camels back. I need to get this
fixed now. NOTE: I do still have a header tank gauge and separate
totalizers on each wing. I am NOT flying without knowing my fuel
quantity… this is just another check.
Any help would be appreciated, including tips on how to get in
touch with VM…
Thanks,
Matt