squelling alarm on my 2004 q 7 Tahoe carburated merc 5.0.

[fengshuidude]

Hello
I want to diconnect the alarm . It only does it when I start the engine or when the engine stalls.Where is it located or which wire can I cut to stop this ear splitter from ruining my boating expierence I can't find it .
Thanks

 

[MelodyBay]

Re: squelling alarm on my 2004 q 7 Tahoe carburated merc 5.0.

Bad idea.....leave it connected.

 

[spdracr39]

Re: squelling alarm on my 2004 q 7 Tahoe carburated merc 5.0.

It should only sound when the key is on and the engine is not running or if there is a problem. It's the if there is a problem part you want working so don't disconnect it because it could save you lots of money on repairs. Just turn the key off when it's not running. Any accessories you have should be hooked up through the master power switch not the key switch anyway.

 

[Hashi]

Re: squelling alarm on my 2004 q 7 Tahoe carburated merc 5.0.

Bad idea.....leave it connected.

I agree. If it bothers you that much, muffle it but don't disconnect it.

 

[fengshuidude]

Re: squelling alarm on my 2004 q 7 Tahoe carburated merc 5.0.

Thanks everyone for your input.

How can I locate it ,sounds like its somewhere under the dash?
What is this loud alarm supposed to alert me about ,low oil ?
I will muffle it then ,if I can find it ,with your help.

Why haven't I run into this alarm business before ,I
used to have a Bayliner 4 cylinder,no alarm and no problems
When did motor manufactuers start doing this ?
Thanks a bunch!

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: squelling alarm on my 2004 q 7 Tahoe carburated merc 5.0.

Thanks everyone for your input.

How can I locate it ,sounds like its somewhere under the dash?
What is this loud alarm supposed to alert me about ,low oil ?
I will muffle it then ,if I can find it ,with your help.

Why haven't I run into this alarm business before ,I
used to have a Bayliner 4 cylinder,no alarm and no problems
When did motor manufactuers start doing this ?
Thanks a bunch!

Your alarm monitors oil pressure, engine overheating, and drive lube level. Your last 3.0L only came with the alarm installed as an upgrade.

You might want to reconsider muffling the buzzer...it has to be heard even if you are at WOT. What makes you comfortable with the engine not running, and the key on, may not be heard when you really need it.

Happy boating!

 

[yourboatmyboat]

Re: squelling alarm on my 2004 q 7 Tahoe carburated merc 5.0.

For some reason the older 3.0 Mercruser motors did not require the buzzer whether it be a Bayliner , Tahoe. etc. The buzzer is to alarm engine over heat , low oil preasure, low drive oil. The alpha Carberated will alarm until you start the motor , the MPI motors will have only a brief buzzer prior to start.

 

[fengshuidude]

Re: squelling alarm on my 2004 q 7 Tahoe carburated merc 5.0.

Thank
You all for your knowledge and comments !!!!