Greetings to all,
Have begun some troubleshooting and trying to figure out where things have gone bad. Will go through https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-to-troubleshooting-your-engines-starting-system.166663/ tomorrow when I am on-site but have some questions why the alarm sounds on turning the key/ignition?
I just want to see if the engine cranks from the starter but the starter does not do anything. Have removed it and tested if it works and it does by grounding it to the chassi of starter, positive from battery and positive to the yellow/red cable connector. The starter jumps out and spins.
But when I plug it back in boat with its wire it does not do nothing - no click. Only sound I get is the high pitch alarming sound that messes up eardrums and a "humming" low sound. Low humming sound could be the fuel or oilpump?
All gauges lite up.
Does this engine has some error-check prior to trying to crank it?
Like if there is no oil-pressure or gas it will never engage the starter?
Engine is not connected to fuel source and oil level is low. Could this be what causes the alarm?
I will do the check from the above link on troubleshooting and start with ignition switch and then move my way to the relay and so on - still learning =)
Have found the diagrams for this motor but still a rookie when it comes to electricity and how to check circuits if work or not.
So my question is -
What is causing the alarm and could it be reason why it wont turn the starter motor?
Boat:
Engine - Penta 4.3GL
Sterndrive 280DP
Have begun some troubleshooting and trying to figure out where things have gone bad. Will go through https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-to-troubleshooting-your-engines-starting-system.166663/ tomorrow when I am on-site but have some questions why the alarm sounds on turning the key/ignition?
I just want to see if the engine cranks from the starter but the starter does not do anything. Have removed it and tested if it works and it does by grounding it to the chassi of starter, positive from battery and positive to the yellow/red cable connector. The starter jumps out and spins.
But when I plug it back in boat with its wire it does not do nothing - no click. Only sound I get is the high pitch alarming sound that messes up eardrums and a "humming" low sound. Low humming sound could be the fuel or oilpump?
All gauges lite up.
Does this engine has some error-check prior to trying to crank it?
Like if there is no oil-pressure or gas it will never engage the starter?
Engine is not connected to fuel source and oil level is low. Could this be what causes the alarm?
I will do the check from the above link on troubleshooting and start with ignition switch and then move my way to the relay and so on - still learning =)
Have found the diagrams for this motor but still a rookie when it comes to electricity and how to check circuits if work or not.
So my question is -
What is causing the alarm and could it be reason why it wont turn the starter motor?
Boat:
Engine - Penta 4.3GL
Sterndrive 280DP