just went thru this,,,
i was able to get some readings when i wiggled and pushed on the wires as i spun it,,,,
the replacement is just under $200.00 i got mine from Chicago Marine
http://www.chicagomarineelectronics.com/NexusClassicSystems.htm#8there are 2 sizes, 43mm is the older one. (not curently being made if i remember correctly)