geardownthreegreens
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I should have been more clear, sorry guys.
The buzzer stays on WITH the engine running, yes good point made.
Cheers
The buzzer stays on WITH the engine running, yes good point made.
Cheers
What is the buzzer for on the ignition?
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itsonlymoney
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My money is still on low drive oil level. Let us know how you get on as I am sure we are all very interested in the outcome.
geardownthreegreens
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I will do indeed. So how much money are we talking about /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I will either go down to Poole this weekend or next for sure, regardless of weather.
Thanks for all the ideas guys!!!
I will either go down to Poole this weekend or next for sure, regardless of weather.
Thanks for all the ideas guys!!!
Lakesailor
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Don't any of these boats come with handbooks? Seems to me that the manufacturers ought to let you know what the various buzzers and things mean.
Kawasaki
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RTFM will fix it
geardownthreegreens
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Whats RTFM ????????????
Cheers
Cheers
BrendanS
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Read the err manual
geardownthreegreens
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Thankyou for that. I would if i had one.
As someone pointed out, why dont boats come a damn manual,doesn't make sense.
As someone pointed out, why dont boats come a damn manual,doesn't make sense.
BrendanS
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CE/RCD regulations for new boats, are that manuals for boats are provided.
I'm not a great fan of these regulations, though providing manuals for boats is one of the regulations that does seem sensible?
I'm not a great fan of these regulations, though providing manuals for boats is one of the regulations that does seem sensible?
geardownthreegreens
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Yes i'm with you on this matter, it does seem a good idea, albeit a little late for a lot of boats now.
Its a step in the right direction.
Last question before bed, any ideas where i may be able to get a Rinker 212 manual from,preferably on the net for free /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Its a step in the right direction.
Last question before bed, any ideas where i may be able to get a Rinker 212 manual from,preferably on the net for free /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Alrob
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having had a rinker 232 I seem to remember the manual was a bit vague it probably would have said something like if the buzzer sound stop engine and seek engineer !!!
Even the engine manuals are a bit vague (you can download them for free)
I think maybe a engine workshop manual is what you are looking for.
p.s. I do remember that the buzzer on my rinker stopped working & buzzer & had to be replaced (a couple of quid from maplins)
cheers
Even the engine manuals are a bit vague (you can download them for free)
I think maybe a engine workshop manual is what you are looking for.
p.s. I do remember that the buzzer on my rinker stopped working & buzzer & had to be replaced (a couple of quid from maplins)
cheers
geardownthreegreens
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UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Went down to the boat today. Topped up the steering and drive tanks. Checked all wires.
Still the buzzer sounds.
I noticed the tilt and trim tank could have done with a little extra but didn't have the fluid with me. So it could be that, but i'm doubtful.
Looks like i'll just continue on,unless someone can suggest anything at all,something overlooked?
Cheers guys, much appreciated.
Went down to the boat today. Topped up the steering and drive tanks. Checked all wires.
Still the buzzer sounds.
I noticed the tilt and trim tank could have done with a little extra but didn't have the fluid with me. So it could be that, but i'm doubtful.
Looks like i'll just continue on,unless someone can suggest anything at all,something overlooked?
Cheers guys, much appreciated.
hlb
RIP
It needs sorting now. Else you will end up with serious over heating or lack of oil problems, sooner or later. It's there as a warning, treat it with respect.
itsonlymoney
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Think trim level can sound alarm too.
lovezoo
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On my 2001 Mercruiser the only three alarms are:
1) Engine oil pressure too low
2) Engine temperature too high
3) Drive oil level too low
There are no other alarms for alternator or trim position etc.
Information on this is contained in the Mercruiser manual not the boat manual, as it is specific to the engine not the boat.
As the engine is running ok it sounds likely that one of the three sensors is not working properly (or is a bad connection).
1) Engine oil pressure too low
2) Engine temperature too high
3) Drive oil level too low
There are no other alarms for alternator or trim position etc.
Information on this is contained in the Mercruiser manual not the boat manual, as it is specific to the engine not the boat.
As the engine is running ok it sounds likely that one of the three sensors is not working properly (or is a bad connection).
jhr
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I was convinced it was the drive oil! Oh well...
I know you've said the engine temp is fine, but is it about 170 deg? That's what mine runs at and if it's running any hotter than that it could be triggering the alarm, I guess.
Otherwise, a dodgy sensor or some such, I suppose, as already suggested.
I know you've said the engine temp is fine, but is it about 170 deg? That's what mine runs at and if it's running any hotter than that it could be triggering the alarm, I guess.
Otherwise, a dodgy sensor or some such, I suppose, as already suggested.
brianrunyard
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Low oil pressure
My boats have always had a buzzer connected in parallel with the oil warning light for low oil pressure. Hence they sound when you switch the ignition on, but go out as soon as you start the engine and the oil pressure rises.
My boats have always had a buzzer connected in parallel with the oil warning light for low oil pressure. Hence they sound when you switch the ignition on, but go out as soon as you start the engine and the oil pressure rises.
geardownthreegreens
New member
Re: Low oil pressure
Once again, thankyou guys!!!!!
Right, i've just got myself a manual on disc and i'm going to have a look.
I cant see it being temperature,because the alarm sounds/continues after start up,so the engine would be cold, plus its got a new thermostat and gasket and the engine temp on gauge is where it should be.
Oil pressure gauge shows fine and she has plenty of fresh oil in her.
As SuperScuffer pointed out, i may need to check connections again although i did take a look and they looked ok but it could be a bad sensor, this is now where my attention will focus. The last time i took her out,she didn't miss a beat,all gauges were good,everything looks as it should, so it must be a sensor.
I should also say, that when i got the boat home, we did notice a slight short on the electrics but thats been sorted now but shows that there could be more problems learching.
Thanks to all of you for your inputs. Its very good of you to suggest so many areas to look for that i may have missed.
Simon
Update.
I've just looked on this disc manual and it shows 2 audio sensors. One for oil and one for water temp.Bugger me, after all that. I'll buy the water one first and take it from there. I'll update in a couple of weeks with a new thread.
Cheers again
Once again, thankyou guys!!!!!
Right, i've just got myself a manual on disc and i'm going to have a look.
I cant see it being temperature,because the alarm sounds/continues after start up,so the engine would be cold, plus its got a new thermostat and gasket and the engine temp on gauge is where it should be.
Oil pressure gauge shows fine and she has plenty of fresh oil in her.
As SuperScuffer pointed out, i may need to check connections again although i did take a look and they looked ok but it could be a bad sensor, this is now where my attention will focus. The last time i took her out,she didn't miss a beat,all gauges were good,everything looks as it should, so it must be a sensor.
I should also say, that when i got the boat home, we did notice a slight short on the electrics but thats been sorted now but shows that there could be more problems learching.
Thanks to all of you for your inputs. Its very good of you to suggest so many areas to look for that i may have missed.
Simon
Update.
I've just looked on this disc manual and it shows 2 audio sensors. One for oil and one for water temp.Bugger me, after all that. I'll buy the water one first and take it from there. I'll update in a couple of weeks with a new thread.
Cheers again
Lakesailor
New member
Re: Low oil pressure
I'm amazed no-one has suggested yet that you can isolate which sensor is giving trouble perfectly easily by disconnecting the wires from each sensor in turn. When the buzzer stops sounding you've found it. Try grounding that wire to the block and if the buzzer starts again you know for certain that the sensor has gone.
I found the problem using this technique on my Johnson 70hp when I had a similar issue.
I'm sure you will find plenty of info on these sorts of problems on the iboats Forums
Helpfully at the inboard/sterndrive section.
I'm amazed no-one has suggested yet that you can isolate which sensor is giving trouble perfectly easily by disconnecting the wires from each sensor in turn. When the buzzer stops sounding you've found it. Try grounding that wire to the block and if the buzzer starts again you know for certain that the sensor has gone.
I found the problem using this technique on my Johnson 70hp when I had a similar issue.
I'm sure you will find plenty of info on these sorts of problems on the iboats Forums
Helpfully at the inboard/sterndrive section.
geardownthreegreens
New member
Re: Low oil pressure
Thankyou Lakesailor. Talk about stating the obvious. Even i didn't think of that /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Your quite right. Yes, a very simple job of disconnectin 2 wires, 1 at a time. Mind you, now having a engine manual that shows a wiring diagram with the 2 audio sensors also helps /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I now wont be buying any sensors until i've tried this suggestion.
Many thanks again
Thankyou Lakesailor. Talk about stating the obvious. Even i didn't think of that /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Your quite right. Yes, a very simple job of disconnectin 2 wires, 1 at a time. Mind you, now having a engine manual that shows a wiring diagram with the 2 audio sensors also helps /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I now wont be buying any sensors until i've tried this suggestion.
Many thanks again
