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Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on #9619386 01/04/14 11:38 PM
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I have a 225 efi mercury and when I turn the key on it doesn't always make the beep sound. What would this be?


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Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9619508 01/05/14 12:40 AM
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Your beep died. Get a new beep.



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Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9619519 01/05/14 12:43 AM
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About $500-$1200,

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Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9619638 01/05/14 01:27 AM
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I hear ya. I want to make sure everything is right with it.


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Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9619670 01/05/14 01:43 AM
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try posting down in the boats and motors section,..smart guys down there..

Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9619925 01/05/14 03:13 AM
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Don't own any Merc's...But, usually on later model motors, when you turn the key on, the computer goes through a diagnostics check and beeps when the process is completed. Evidently, your diagnostics system needs to be checked.

Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: crapicat] #9620023 01/05/14 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted By: crapicat
Don't own any Merc's...But, usually on later model motors, when you turn the key on, the computer goes through a diagnostics check and beeps when the process is completed. Evidently, your diagnostics system needs to be checked.


This. Most likely the horn (beep) is broken. It's a safety check that tests the beep so you know it will sound if the motor overheats.


Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9620314 01/05/14 06:20 AM
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My rude did that a while back and it was the gauge that failed and wouldn't sequence the diagnostics correctly.


Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9620444 01/05/14 01:31 PM
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Most likely the horn itself. I'm on my third one now. They are not expensive, under dash. Follow wires from ignition switch to find, just pull and replace.

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Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9630738 01/08/14 10:43 PM
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I don't know what the problem is but when mine on my Evinrude quit, my son ran it out of oil and $6000 later I was back on the water. Don't ignore the problem. JMHO

Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: Fishin Fireman] #9630870 01/08/14 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted By: Fishin Fireman
my son ran it out of oil and $6000 later I was back on the water. Don't ignore the problem. JMHO


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Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: Dak’s Guide Service] #9632840 01/09/14 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted By: Fishin Fireman
my son ran it out of oil and $6000 later I was back on the water. Don't ignore the problem. JMHO

Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: bayoubob] #9633609 01/09/14 10:11 PM
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i have a 99 mercury 225hp and mine did the same thing. i took it to my mechanic and he found a loose wire under the console. then when i got it back the first trip did the same thing but the locator on the console wouldn't power up. took it bank to him and turns out the key switch was bad. you need to make sure those alarms are working properly or will cost a bunch of money.

Re: Key on alarm doesn't always sound off when key is turned on [Re: Gamblinman] #9634799 01/10/14 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted By: Gamblinman
Most likely the horn itself. I'm on my third one now. They are not expensive, under dash. Follow wires from ignition switch to find, just pull and replace.

Gman


+1. My dads boat did this last year. He's got a 225 Merc. Optimax


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