1999 Crownline 225 with 5.7 Alarm won't shut off

[Nates78ski]

I start it up, and within 15-20 seconds I've got an alarm that sounds solidly as long as the boat's running. Gauges look normal, is this a possible code that I need to get into the system and clear out?

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1999 Crownline 225 with 5.7 Alarm won't shut off

I start it up, and within 15-20 seconds I've got an alarm that sounds solidly as long as the boat's running. Gauges look normal, is this a possible code that I need to get into the system and clear out?

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... What motor,..?? What drive,..??

We don't care what Boat it's in, in this forum,...

 

[CaptainMak]

Re: 1999 Crownline 225 with 5.7 Alarm won't shut off

Usually the alarms sounds for only 3 reasons: high engine temp, low oil pressure, LOW OUTDRIVE oil level (if you have the setup).

Check to make sure your outdrive oil reservoir is filled to the FULL line.

 

[achris]

Re: 1999 Crownline 225 with 5.7 Alarm won't shut off

Has any work been done on the engine lately? Like a service or some parts changed?

 

[not enuf toys]

Re: 1999 Crownline 225 with 5.7 Alarm won't shut off

now this may sound really goofy, but - my in hull depth finder sometimes goes absolutely ballistic when I am running the boat in the driveway - no rhyme or reason, but it does

just a thought

 

[Nates78ski]

Re: 1999 Crownline 225 with 5.7 Alarm won't shut off

Oil was a bit low & the drive oil reservoir was about empty. Looks like I was just trying to look for bigger issues to start with. Thanks Guys! Also, I'm looking through the manual for the engine and I'm not seeing it spec anything in here, but the engine takes straight 40w oil, correct?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: 1999 Crownline 225 with 5.7 Alarm won't shut off

25W-40 if the drive res was low/empty you have a leak that needs to be fixed .failure to keep enough oil in the drive will lead to drive failure

 

[CaptainMak]

Re: 1999 Crownline 225 with 5.7 Alarm won't shut off

I'm running Delvac 15w-40 in mine this year. So far, so good. Not losing the pressure