Mercury optimax 250 6 beeps at startup Next would be check the Throttle position and verify I have a 2 stroke 250 pro xs and I have an issue on starting the motor. Not sure if I really have a problem or just digging into this too deep. The Mercury manual says this is "low oil in engine oil tank" but the smartctaft manual says this is "oil pump fault/low oil pressure". I will try that if it starts beeping again. Six Beeps- 2013 Mercury Pro XS 150 I have vessel view mobile and have been watching the faults, it says I may have a water intake issue, and/or a sensor sensing an overheat. I bought a new oil sensor and still getting the same 4 beeps. Tony, Check the oil in the motor tank. Site Areas; Settings Beeps 5 times. I got my books out to see what the heck was going on and they seem to contradict each other. Mechanic's Assistant: What's the year and model of your Mercury? Customer: 2021 pro xs 175 hp Mechanic's Assistant: What's the approximate mileage on your 2021 Mercury? Customer: purchased in fall of 2020 not alot of milage Mechanic's Assistant: Is there anything else the Mercury Mechanic In contrast, if you can hear more beeps either when starting or during use, this means that your Mercury outboard needs attention. 597 32. o. Its not the start up beep or low oil warning. M. Boat seems to run fine. A Smartcraft device to monitor engine data/parameters is worth every dollar. 4 beeps every 2 minutes with the oil, engine and bell symbols visible on the screen. Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Start date Jul 13, 2011; Status Not open for further replies. But how about that compressor screen that cools the air compressor plugged solid with sand and weeds. Scott Martin. If you notice that your engine is running into the same problem, then some things should be kept in mind. edgpr Cadet. Any help will be appreciated. It is not prolonged and it only happened 4 times in a week of fishing. I just had this same issue start on mine Saturday at the end of the day. Primarily affected a specific range of 225 and 250 high-perf (and ProXS) products. ) optimax 250 jet drive serial number: 0E416021 Turns over and fires but won't run. Over 18 years experience in the water sports repair industry. Mercury outboard Mechanic's Assistant: I understand that your Mercury outboard is beeping 6 times after start up. I took my boat back out on the water a little later and the same thing happened, the boat's warning beeps went off and the boat went into limp mode and would not rev-up. Boat shows no signs of an issue at all. Even if it drops 5 psi. SilverFox579. 8. Has anyone experienced this? 2005 Mercury optimax 2 stroke. Customer: It beeps 6 times after start up. If I go past 4000 rpm its starts beeping steadily. 3 short beeps every 10 seconds or so. Any ideas? My alarm on my 2011 Mercury EFI Four Stroke outboard engine keeps beeping and the engine starts shaking and loses power. Adam X20 New Member. There was a lot of weeds around so i figured i picked something up. Manual has 29 pages. No indication of what could be the problem. Thread starter Big_Port; Start date Jun 13, 2016; Status Not open for further replies. All the fluids have been checked and are with the proper levels. Help. 1998 P III, 2006 200 Optimax SOLD 2017 Robalo 226 Cayman, 200 Yamaha 4 I picked up a good used motor, and pieced this thing all back together. new posts. Used for rest of day off on about 5 Mercury Optimax 250 M2 Jetdrive dropped to idle. Motor Specs UPDATE: after I cleaned the two filters last night the motor ran fine today. I decided to give it more gas by pushing on the throttle. No smartcraft just analog gauges. You are playing w/fire trying to diagnose this thing using the internet. 60 hours. SeaDooFan19 New Member. The Boat Doc. Captain Mercury Pro XS 250 6 beeps on alarm Scan engine, over cooling64 hours new. I turned the key without starting the motor and long beep is still there amd motor is cold now. " Reply. Posts; Latest Activity; Photos . Oil resivoir was full. No power can't get on plain225 Oil Tank Mechanic's Assistant: Im sorry to hear about the issues youre experiencing with your 2011 Mercury Optimax 225, but Im confident that our Marine Mechanic will be able to help you diagnose and resolve the problem. The manual shows 2 different capacities, I’m not sure if it has the capability,or not, but one of the biggest things to monitor for your Optimax is the temperature or lack of temperature. On average, I have to turn it on and off 5 times to get it out of the alarm mode. Apr 22, 2010 #1 Does anyone have Service Manual for Merc 250 Optimax? Winterizing and 4 Beeps Oil Sender Diagnosis - Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Very important for an OptiMax to operate properly. My engine warning horn would beep constant for 6 seconds and then go quiet for a short while. , Failure Analysis, Expert Witness. If you're still having problems resetting your password, 250 Merc Optimax Pro XS (S# 2B113454) 25P Fury - 4 blade all holes open. Have already tried bleeding the oil container under motor cover. Took boat out for first time in 6 months after 10 min. E. Locked; 2005 Seadoo Islandia Engine Replacement/ Frankenstein Bad_Karma; intermittent alarm on 250 Mercury Pro XS. Topped off the oil tank with approximately 3 quarts, so oil wasn't low. On mine, the "piezo buzzer" stopped working but the light still flashed. Then, as we would approach 4500 RPM's, the constant alarm would sound until I was below 4500 RPMs. When it happens, i turn key to off position and then re-turn and it beeps normally. Got back to the ramp and when I started it back up to get on the trailer the beeps and light were gone. Boat cranks perfect, beeps start sounding with Warning bell and motor symbol showing. 250 Optimax Charging Issues. I worked for about 15 Problem: engine runs and starts fine, after 15 minutes the starboard side cylinder head overheats and the engine shuts down. I have started it with the engine trimmed up a little before but the gills are always under water and starts peeing after a couple seconds as it should. But what does it all mean? In this section, we’ll dive into the world of beep codes, deciphering I have a 2021 mercury 250 four stroke. Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day). The 6 warning beeps will occur when idling up to cruising speeds. X. Getting alarmed in this situation is not recommended as the fix is quite easy. Commonly "snagged" in an over-zealous I am getting a 6 beep alarm on my new Mercury 250 Pro XS. Have noticed the last couple of trips that when I turn the key to crank the engine, the Mercury “beep” does not occur. Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Views 313. 2013 Nitro Z7 150 Mercury Pro XS. Join Date: Jun 2018; Posts: 87 #1 Mercury FourStroke 150Hp - 6 beeps 01 When your Mercury outboard starts beeping, it’s like your boat’s way of saying “Hey, something’s not quite right!” The beeps are a language, and deciphering them can help you diagnose and fix issues before they become major problems. Different alarms tell you different things. So which stat is stuck open with large sand chunksboth, open and clean and reinstall. l have a 2008 Mercury Pro xs 250 on my Z520 and I have been having a problem with continuous beeps. When it happens, i turn key to off position and then re-turn When I was running an Optimax I would always leave the setting on temperature with the Smartcraft gauge. All Discussions only Photos only Videos only Links only Polls only Events only. Marine Mechanic: Charles. Thread starter SHane; Start date Jul 10, 2020; Help Support Chattanooga Fishing Forum: S. Degree in Marine Technology. All Time Today Last Week Last Month. (Don’t turn the motor over. Then if you bring it down in speed it goes away. The Engine started right up but then when I brought it back to Idle, the RPMs never came down and the engine was running at about Hey guys. On your car, if there is an engine sensor problem, the engine computer will turn on the check engine light to warn the driver that the engine needs service, and that it needs to be hooked up to a Mercury Optimax V6, 150, DFI, late 90s model. Recently, I began hearing the 4 buzzes alarm and I found the oil tank on the engine was only half full and the other tank was half full, but the compartment was very oily so I figured maybe I had left the cap loose at some point. Mercury 250 pro xs starting problems. File size 0. I have a pair of 2001 mercury optimax 150hp on a 25' footer. 9. Boat was winterized and fired right up early April. He fixed it apparently. It is the neutral switch and the last owner was nice enough to completely remove the switch. It runs fine. The last two times I have taken it out (most recently yesterday) I got alarm codes. Verified this with local Merc mechanic. grybrd. 150 hours on motor. (or possibly TAN/BLU wire), causing the sounder to have a BEEP BEEP BEEP cadence. 02. Last fall it started to beep as soon as I would turn it on. No problems until today serial number. the alarm/beep on the mercury powered My 2012 Mercury Optimax (200HP) sometimes gives me 5 or 6 beeps while idling around. Motor seems to be running fine on water pressure and My 2009 Mercury 115 hp four stroke is acting up. View Profile View Forum Posts Ryan Bauman 2024 Puma STS 250 Mercury ProXS Fourstroke. I have a 2015 Pro XS 250 on my Nitro Z9. ) You should hear a beep which signals that the fuel pump is primed. It starts when I turn the key to the on position without firing the motor! Help!! 1994 mercury 135hp constant beeping after starting. 1- I found a bad earth wire (next to no conductivity on it), which i replaced (pn: 856583A07), and the associated earth terminals got a good clean! 2- The battery was low on voltage due to all the cranking when trying to diagnose and start the engine. Alway use Don's cocktail plus adding prescribed amount of Premium Plus to the 100% name brand gas. Aug 1, 2022 #1 Winterizing and 4 Beeps Oil Sender Diagnosis - Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Customer: I have 2008 250 mercury optimax I have a contunious beep and fault code 210 135 134 are comming up on the smart craft and sutting the engine down to under 2500 rpm Lynn sherrill When I start it up it gives 4 beeps and will. I have changed [the spark] plugs and fuel filter. 7. aklores. New float and needle in vst and cleaned it out (didnt find any gunk or anything) To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Optimax 150 Alarm beep question but it usually takes a few minutes before it starts cycling through and since it was beeping, I didn't run the engine that long before turning it off. Glad it was just the oil. Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Views 324. In and out of Bowden Marine in less that a day I have a 2006 200 Optimax. ) of the morning yesterday, just as I was slowing down to come off plane, I get an alarm of 4 2022 Caymas CX21Pro, Mercury 250 4 Stroke, 52" Ultrex 112 MS I Pilot Link, HBird M360, Two 16"Apex MSI+, Two Garmin EchoMap 126 Ultras, Two LVS34, PowerPole Blades I have a 115 Optimax year 2007. After trying that for about 6-8 times. Winterizing and 4 Beeps Oil Sender Diagnosis - Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Views 324. Next would be to load check the battery, I know you say its starts and idles fine, but a low battery could lead to this as well. Customer: 4 beeps on start up 2011 Mercury optimax 225. dedwards04. I CHANGE THE FUEL FITTER & LOW OIL SWITCH ON THE 2014 Mercury 150 4 stroke will not go past 2800 RPM and starts shaking, I have 6 beeps after the initial beep on key on. W. HISTORY: About 6 months ago the alarm came on at certain throttle positions and would go away if I moved the throttle quickly up to planing speeds. I put the motor in neutral and stop the motor then restart the motor and everything is good. things seem ok at less that 20 mph, but once again, Problem(s) solved! Chris thank you for your response above. Also look at the voltage when the motor is running. not at idle. Re: Low oil beep Mercury optimax [Re: csmith936] #11245931 11/26/15 03:35 PM: Joined: Aug 2003. Starboard side, in the intake manifold. I diagnose that it is related to the MAP somehow. It doesn't do it every time I crank up and make a run. Then checked water/fuel separator to see if water in fuel, but fuel Mercury FourStroke 150Hp - 6 beeps. No problems have been observed when the boat is at higher rpms. I found my manual and read - intermittent beep is low oil on both my 150 Merc and my old 40 Merc, or the oil level could be fine but the pump isn't working. It would repeat every few seconds. 2019 250 Pro XS 4 Stroke. drained water seperator, and tried the bypass By chatting and providing personal info, you Have a Mercury 2006 OptiMax 115 hp. INTERPRETING AURAL ALERT Re: Mercury 150 xr4 Constant Beep - beep - beep Hi Craig, Thanks for the advice. 6 beeps on start-up means "one" of the many sensors is bad/shot/not working correctly. Jul 1, 2021 #1 So I had my boat in for a service over a week ago. Based on symptoms, I am thinking an electrical issue like bad ECU. It's when the boat is running on a plane and very seldom when idling. 2000 and older two-stroke-power-cycle models. For your convenience, we’ve compiled the official Mercury beep codes into one list: Mercury Outboard Beep Code Customer: I’m getting 6 beeps on a 2014 mercury 150 pro xs Fault Code Mechanic's Assistant: Can the basic mercury premium oil (not premium plus) be used in a 2014 mercury optimax 250 pro xs temporarily? And can I. 2023. It gives the beeeeep, beep, beep when the key is turned to "on" to let you know the system is functional. Had it looked at, mechanic said the #5 injector wasn't firing, loose connections, etc etc. Expert. 4,507 Satisfied Customers. The engine went into the Guardian mode (reduced rpms). pdf (38KB - 1578 downloads) Mikes Extreme Weird how my last Mercury 225 had 3 warning beeps for low oil. Mercury 150 pro xs long beep So yesterday while fishing I took off and water was rough and after a minute I get a solid tone beep. The engine is a Mercery optimax 135 The beep is continuous and has only happened while the engine is idling both in gear and out of gear. I manage My 2009 Mercury 115 hp four stroke is acting up. Go back to the helm and turn the key to the On position. S. Gas and diesel To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. LUguy08. com/Get Your Born Again Boating Clothing! https:/ About 2 months ago I went to start my Mercury Outboard 150 HP. Problem is that when I "gun" the boat (to get a skier out for example), it starts going and once I reach ~6000 RPM, it seems to choke/stall and I definitly see a significant loss of power in acceleration. Thread starter Tarek; Start date Aug 14, 2008; T. This one just has one about 6 seconds long after I start it up. Islandia with 250 Optimax oil light on w intermitten beeps - UPDATE now 4 beeps and lots of smoke. cheers dunc333 in 04 Mercury Optimax Constant ALRAM BEEPING after 4000 RPM. Oil container in the boat and under the cover is full. 4 beeps every 2 minutes. Mercury 4 stroke 90hp command thrust has a 6 Beep Alarm problem. Mercury outboard will not start. I saw you ask about the TPS earlier. I checked the Mercury manual and it doesn't have a 3 beep warning in there. Only at w. The manual states that the only alarms that occur with out power loss Have noticed the last couple of trips that when I turn the key to crank the engine, the Mercury “beep” does not occur. Start date Jul 10, 2009; Status Not open for further replies. Will start right up again then. I have the 250 Opti and was told that the hour meter is tracked by the computer, and has to be read by the diagnostic reader. US Navy (Ret) Certified Mercury Marine Tech with over a decade of repair Last week end i went to the river as usual, started the engine as always, after 30 mins i reach destination, and then after about 10 mins in idle position i heard 6 (long) beeps, if i accelerate the beeping stops, but putting in idle again after about (5 - 225 Mercury Optimax Pro XS Won’ start/run GUESTS No beeps. It is. But keep in mind that there could be more than one cause for why a Mercury outboard fails to start up. US Navy (Ret) Certified Mercury Marine Tech with over a decade of I have a 2001-2 150 Optimax that just quick while running. None of the gauges show anywhere near an issue and the engine warning light does not come on. i just changed the spark plugs tonight the old one must have been 5 years old 2 were real black. J. Chat is completed By chatting and 2001 Seadoo Challenger 2000 with 200 mercury optimax jet drive. 100 hour service When the tank level is low, the BLUE circuit causes the ALARM MODULE to generate an alternating OPEN/CLOSE to ground at the TAN wire (or possibly TAN/BLU wire), When your Mercury outboard motor starts beeping, it’s like a giant neon sign flashing “Hey, something’s amiss!” in the marine world. 2,481 Satisfied Customers. Merc Optimax outboard making 3 Beep sound? Anyone know why my merc is making 3 beeping sound ? It usually makes the sound after working it hard around the lake or moving slowly for a long period of time. 123indyrt Active Member. Mercury OptiMax 200 Problems. 2001 Mercury Optimax 2003 Challenger 2000 250 optimax beep codes / issues HELP. Filter. Posts: 3,303. i have researched it and have checked the oil tank and reservoir and both are good. Aug 14, 2008 #1 When it reaches 4000 RPM, the beeping is constant and if you keep pushing it the safety feature kicks in and the motor start shaking until you bring it down. New I have a 2013 optimax pro xs 250 and it keeps blowing the coil fuse, Yes, Optimax pro xs 250, I dont believe so. KlineS147 New Member. [I] [have been] told [the cause of the non-start Your question was - I have 2016 mercury 175 optimax with 11 hrs that beeps 6 times after starting? Answer - I would be happy to help you with that. shut it down for a minute starts back up and runs fine,then it dies it agai after I trie to start it,why? Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes things that you think will be really complicated end up being easy to fix. Speedster 200 The Boating Forum - Mercury Optimax 75 alarm beeping problem - Hi! Im new here and ive been reading for days about my problem with my engine, but i cant find any solution to my constant alarm beeping. Fuel is coming out of. Replaced all batteries thinking maybe a voltage issue. The fuel pump only runs during the continuous beep. There is a 2 beep non critical alarm, 4 beep alarm (oil related on 2 strokes), 6 beep alarm(the check engine light) , and a constant never ending beeeeeeeep. I’m getting 6 beeps on a 2014 Merc Optimax 250 Spark plugs. Check Fuel Level: Ensure there’s enough fuel in the boat’s fuel tank. Customer: Hi, Mercury Optimax 2008 200 HP Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes things that you think will be really complicated end up being easy to fix. 4. Thread starter dblackstone; Start date Aug 12, 2021; Status Not open for further replies. Big_Port Member. I even cracked the cap ope and let it pump the oil out a little to ensure it was completely full. Charles. I jumped the two wires and beeping quit. 1314 posts · Joined 2006 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Aug 22, 2013. 57Mb. Haines575 New member. Today I checked to see Mercury & Mariner Outboards . Ted G. 2004 Mercury Optimax 225 DFI alarm 4 beeps every 2 min Phoenix 721 Pro XP, 250 Pro XS, aluminum gravel bar modified prop, paper sack tackle storage, ugly stik pro team, color c-lector pro team, TEMU Fishing Team. Just my . Posts: 1,702. Similar threads. The 6 beep alarm can be many things. I cant find anything in the shop manual to tell me what the 3 short beeps means. Registered Member. JayZuk New Member. If I disconnect one of the blue sensor wires, the alarm will not sound when restarting. I replaced I have a 2016 Mercury 250 XS. Diagnostic Guide covers technical procedures and tests as well as symptoms which will help troubleshooting Mercury Optimax motors and drives. Apr 30, 2011 #2 Re: Mercury Optimax Stalls at high RPM Also, the temperature stays cold, there are no beeps or any other indications that Customer: 2001 Mercury Optimax 150hp idles high at start, then revs up much higher on own. The boat gave me the beeping warning and I filled the main oil reservoir up with oil and the reserve reservoir with oil. I have the same issue and my boat is at the 5th mechanic!! The motor is an 04 Optimax 90HP. Im getting the four beeps a minute horn before I start the engine and the long steady horn after its been running at high rpm. Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes things that you think will be really complicated end up being easy to fix. Shut it down and restarted twice with no change 4 beeps approximately every 2 minutes. . 06 SB. I. Re: '07/08 Optimax 200hp constant alarm Re: '07/08 Optimax 200hp constant alarm I can't ever recall running it with the engine out of the water, not even accidentally. Not a series of beeps or continuous. I checked the manual and it states this might be the engine running on cold after start up. Shawn tech. When I was running an Optimax I would always leave the setting on temperature with the Smartcraft gauge. Mercury makes an oil specifically for Optimaxs. When I turned the key on the boat, a fuse on the engine would blow. 04 Mercury Optimax 90HP OB I was wondering if your problem is fixed. 40 years experience, Safe boating instruct. Page of 1. Hard Starting 250 Optimax. Degree in Marine Technology When I start the boat it idles for about 30 seconds and then I get the 4 beeps. (250 Optimax)) and she cranked but would not fire. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Member Join Date Oct 2016 2 min after starting the boat beeps 6 times. I went fishing park the boat then started up till the next night. I checked the kill switch and all was good. This is a new boat and engine with about 20 hours on it total. I have mercury pro xs 150 and recently changed gear case lubricant. Mechanic's Assistant chat. Will not throttle up past I think that’s just the initial beep. Winterizing and 4 Beeps Oil Sender Diagnosis - Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024 I have a Mercury 225 optimax 2004, and I was out this weekend and started to get 4 beep's every 2-3 minutes. View Mercury 135 no beep at start up and startup issue. (overheat, low oil pressure) What you are actually hearing is the start up beep which is 1 beep plus the 6 beep alarm which is the check engine light, for a total of 7 beeps. bornagainboating. 2008 mercury 115 optimax on cold starts blows a cloud of blue smoke and sometimes stalls once or twice. Been running Optimax synthetic ever since. Thread starter Adam X20; Start date Apr 22, 2010; Status Not open for further replies. Last edited by lpugh; 07-16-2023 at 11:41 PM. idled 5 minutes then fast idled 800-1000 rpm 10 minutes more moving to spot. Thread starter Haines575; Start date Mar 4, 2019; H. My mechanic is backed up and cannot take my boat to troubleshoot or repair until 4 weeks from now. Already checked the oil sensor and even when unplugged it still beeps Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes things that you think will be really complicated end up being easy to fix. 2B590786 I experienced a problem today The engine gave me a 10 second beep and wouldn’t excelorate . The note reads "horn beeps once PLUS the failure code" - so sounds like you have a toasted sensor. down about 200 rpm at wot smoke then came back so just idled it back to ramp and pulled it out. Answered by Jason in 12 hours 5 years ago. Customer: 2002 mercury optimax 250. Winterizing and 4 Beeps Oil Sender Diagnosis - Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Start date Jun 10, 2020; Status Not open for further replies. Customer: 2011 mercury proxs 250 I am getting a series of beeps that are beep pause beep pause beep pause and continues until I shut the motor off. going from a 1986 200 mariner to a optimax is a little intimidating. 1minute after starting the horn started beeping six times and then it stoped beeping the motor kept running. While I was out on the water when this started I was able to drive back and it kept beeping about every 3-4 minutes? the Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Views 323. Will turn over but won't start. Then when I went to start it it just beeps like it does every time I start it it just won’t Optimax Pro XS two quick beeps on startup; Thread: Optimax Pro XS two quick beeps on startup. Wont Start 4 Beeps Actually, the one I just bought is doing the same thing. Aug 20, 2008 #5 Customer: My 2003 135hp Merc Optimax has a constant "beeping" alarm with no pauses. Previous template Next. 4K views 6 replies 6 participants last post by letsgofishbro Aug 26, 2013. Check the hose that goes from the compressor output to the vst. Thread starter KlineS147; Start date Aug 13, 2021; Status Not open for further replies. I would get 3 warning beeps. Tried a few more time with same results but once I got 6 Bring those wires under the fuel line going to the port-side fuel rail. The reservoir is full. It would start for about 10 seconds and then cut off. Winterizing and 4 Beeps Oil Sender Diagnosis - Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024 Below I give some advice on the operation of the Mercury outboard engine WARNING HORN or AURAL ALERT SOUNDER as used on many Mercury outboard engines, particularly c. If the fuel level is low, refill it with fresh gasoline. 24. My local Merc mechanics are booked out for a month so I've been attempting to locate the cause of a constant sounding alarm (IE solid continuous beep) that puts the motor into guardian mode until revs are backed off. I have a 2006 mercury optimax 115 that has the 4 beeps every 2 minutes. Filtered by: Clear All. LiveLine231. Tell me a bit more about what's going on so the Marine Mechanic can help you best. Customer: what does the six intermittent beeps mean and what do i need to do. Most 2 stroke outboards are susceptible to cold seize and the Optimax thermostat is known to get debris in I have a 2014 Mercury 60 hp 4 stroke efi. t. My 250 ProXS had a similar fault on one trip that limited revs to 1,800. Jun 13, 2016 #1 Winterizing and 4 Beeps Oil Sender Diagnosis - Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Views 324. guys im getting 4 beeps on my 2003 225 efi 3. Also when sitting at idle the RPMS are at 1200. Aug 13, 2021 #1 Winterizing and 4 Beeps Oil Sender Diagnosis - Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Hello, Just bought a used 2003 seadoo utopia 205 with the 250 optimax. So I just bought a boat last week and the engine protection beep just started up. Batter switch is not turned ON or faulty switch. Jump to Latest 9. Took it out afterwards, it started beeping immediately. Re: Mercury 250 HP EFI Warning Horn Constant I think Both you guys are on the right track, I was thinking the same direction. So the next day myself and a buddy went out to go cruise around and everything was fine, we slowed 115 ProXs 6 Beeps at startup Other than I’m gonna have to take it to the dealer? 2014 Nitro Z-6 Mercury 115 HP Optimax Pro XS Minn Kota Edge 55 Lowrance HDS 5 Mercury Laser 2 SS 22p. I have a 1999 Optimax 225 on a 23' Sportcraft. No beep when turn key. I also run quality ethanol free, unfortunately it’s went from $2. Time. I am watching the temperature when the six beeps go off, it is usually around 148 and 153 degrees, I have no issues when the temp is higher or lower. 150 optimax 4 beeps So my engine started having 4 beeps every couple minutes. Most also have a small yellow light that flashes in accordance with the beeps. Went back to idle 2 minutes side scanning. Topic: Mercury 150-HP OptiMax Runs Well At Idle But Stalls on Throttle Up: btet: posted 07-29-2010 03:12 PM ET (US) My 1999 Mercury 150-HP OptiMax engine starts and idles great, but when [I] give it some throttle, [the OptiMax] cuts out and dies. After getting new plugs, filters and fluids I had them do a inspection of the engine. 4 beeps every 2 minutes on my 2003 Mercury 150 optimax. In this section, we’ll break down the process of troubleshooting Mercury outboard beep codes. 2001 Basscat Pantera III / 200 Mercury Optimax[/b[God Bless Our Troops. 250 ProXS Lowrance HDSLIVE 12s/16 BBC Last week end i went to the river as usual, started the engine as always, after 30 mins i reach destination, and then after about 10 mins in idle position i heard 6 (long) beeps, if i accelerate the beeping stops, but putting in idle again after about (5 - In this video I show you how I repaired my 90HP Mercury Optimax starting issue. Customer: I have a 2011 225 mercury optimax that has 4 beeps every 2 minutes. 15,914 Satisfied Customers. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Member Join Date Feb 2012 Location West Point Lake, GA Posts 11,023 Hello, I wanted to share my story as it is UNUSUAL as I have been told by Mercury. I replaced the buzzer and all was good! (mines on a 98' Merc 200EFI. Customer: 98 250 optimax goes into limp mode after giving a constant beep beep. Upon initial startup, it will beep and only run at idle. ROCKET. No loss of power and it only happens when I am idling. H. The Marine Mechanic I'm going to connect you with knows all the tricks and shortcuts. New 1050 CCA AGM battery At the end of my first run (aprox 6 mi. 0 litre. If you have a MAT sensor failure (6 beeps) those are in addition to the single beep which is normal on start-up. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Show . Customer: 2005 Mercury optimax 2 stroke. A saturday in early October I was cruising to some waters on my local lake going ~50mph when all of a sudden I hear a pop from my motor and it Not sure if this will help, but I wanted to let you know about the issue I found on my 2013 Mercury 150 Optimax last year. Iowa Bass Hunter. drained water seperator, and tried the bypass. The oil level is fine and the - Answered by a verified Marine Mechanic when increasing speed from 25 mph to 30 mph beeping starts, engine slows and white smoke appeared. Did you get the 6 beeps during times of operation when the 2500rpm system wasn't actually happening? I've been having DOWNLOAD 2015 mercury 250 pro xs alarm beeps six times - Back to all "Outboard Motors" - Mercury parts catalog. I get a few alarm beeps. It is a 2012 150HP Optimax Pro XS. Replaced all three diaphrams on fuel rails. Customer: 2006 Mercury 115 Optimax. If you're still having problems resetting your password, 2009 Mercury Optimax warning beep at idle Ser# 1b699415 200 optimax 2009 Couple weeks ago while idling through a no wake got an alarm and smartcraft guage was showing the engine, Can the basic mercury premium oil (not premium plus) be used in a 2014 mercury optimax 250 pro xs temporarily? replaced a coil pack and plugs and still will not start. I tried starting the motor and it started right up, I applied a little throttle to see if the alarm would cease, to no avail so I brought it home. 2003 Utopia 205 Optimax 250 - Multiple Sensor Faults. I bought a new multi battery switch about a year ago and never installed it, good advice (things to do this week). I let the motor warm up for a good 10 minutes while parking the trailer, and there was a good stream of water coming out. All good. When was the water pump last serviced? Service inteval is annual or 100hrs whichever comes first. Motor has been great so far. Collapse. Jason. No beeps or horns. Jump to page: Quick Navigation Mercury - 3 Liter & 3 Liter High Performance Top. Martin-T22. Sensor is pretty much on top of reservoir, does not take much for it to start the beeping process. Trying to get some idea of what the problem could be. Looking for some help: (2005 Optimax 200HP) 900hrs serial# 1B151584 200L OPTI I recently purchased a 20' Nitro bass boat with 200 opti. My father and I bought a 2012 shoal water cat with a 250 mercury pro xs. Changed impeller to water pump, took thermostats out for. I took the boat out today to see how everything is doing. Will start right up but dies after 10-15 seconds. The guages come on, and then it starts beeping. 2021. Over the weekend we had our Islandia have trouble starting after a few day of rain and bilge pump had been running. Alarm started the 1 second beeps at 4 beeps I pulled out of gear and it stopped at 4. It will beep and I can hear the fuel pumps priming but it will not turn motor over. 8. Jul 10, 2009 its a 2002 Utopia 205 with the 250 HP Mercury Optimax engine that i was looking for the recommend spark plug manufacturer & part number, thanks 2003 Challenger 2000 250 optimax beep codes / issues HELP 123indyrt; Aug 1, 2022; Mercury Powered To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. I have replaced the Throttle position sensor, water pump, and crank shaft sensor. B. 6 beeps. Drove her back home and tried her one more time before the rain started and still wouldn’t fire. but i really don't know where to start looking. Alarms are usually a series of 2 or 4 beeps every 2 or 4 min. 2018 Mercury 250 Pro XS 2 stroke power issue '09 150 Optimax. Most 2 stroke outboards are susceptible to cold seize and the Optimax thermostat is known to 2006 Mercury Optimax 150 model# 1B434225 Hey all, I need some help to diagnose the reason why I'm getting the 4 beep warning buzzer. Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024 Attachments-----Late model Optimax outboard Guardian warning horn chart. My Merc 200 Optimax has a Customer: 2006 mercury optimax getting 4 beeps every 2 minutes. 2015 250 pro xs SN-2b111777 Went out today, Water temp 44. Love the engine when I can keep it out of alarm/protection mode. It will run from spot to spot and then all of a sudden I lose power and the motor will struggle to turn over or not turn over at all. Did you get the 6 beeps during times of operation when the 2500rpm system wasn't actually happening? I've been having Mercury Pro XS 6 beep alarm code. The remote tank is 3/4-FULL. You need to check air side output. After the engine cools off for about 30 minutes it will start right up. It got me on water yesterday and it started at the ramp no problem drove it from spot to spot for about 3 hours no problem. Apr 30, 2011 #2 Re: Mercury Optimax Stalls at high RPM Also, the temperature stays cold, there are no beeps or any other indications that To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. i have also dumped the water filter twice but really dont see any water in the fuel To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Ozweego Member. 2006 150hp Optimax SN#: 1B319899 on a '06 Nitro 591 84 hours on it's last service this past spring. Gas and diesel marine mechanic. I got the 4 beeps and oil light on my 99' Optimax 135 yesterday. Dayne I HAVE A 2006 MERCURY 150 OPTIMAX ,A 4 BEEP ALARM COMES EVER 2-5 MIN. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Member Join I had my boat out for the first time this year, and as soon as I got up to 2000 RPM, I got a single continuous beep and then the Guardian kicked in and shut it back down to idle. I had the motor "winterized" and serviced about every 9 months- a mercury tech- would start it, check oil in lower unit, and basically just 1999 Mercury EFI 225 Motor number is OG884733, After starting, or just turning on the key, after 2 minutes I get the oil. Motor seems to be running fine on water pressure and Customer: 2002 mercury optimax 250. harles10 New member. Tarek Guest. Joined Nov 20, 2016 Today motor threw a 6 beep code. I was told by a long time Optimax owner that it is critical to run this oil and not Quicksilver. Should be a single Phillips head screw and a roughly 7/16 hex head. 5 L 200. Mechanic's Assistant: Have you noticed any other symptoms or changes in the performance of your outboard motor? I have a 2006 mercury optimax 115 that has the 4 beeps every 2 minutes. The I get a few alarm beeps. Engine Not Starting; The most common issue with the Mercury OptiMax 200 is that the engine will stop starting from time to time. After you connect them, wrap a tie-wrap around all three. Checked air (80 psi) and fuel (90 psi) pressures. Mercury Pro XS 6 beep alarm code. Just like the neutral switch is not being made. Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC. Started doing the 4 beep every 2 minutes today while out on the water. I have checked all I know to check (admi. Replaced the battery with new last night (still beeping). Turned switch off then back on and got test beep only. Have you tried searching online optimax countuies beeps? Hours of reading and how to check a few things on the oil/electrical The classic 4 beep alarm is only for a low oil alarm (according to my memory from my Optimax) if you fill both tanks up and bleed the system as described above and it still beeps, you should take it in to either Gary @ Tracker or Jim. Found enough info on web to flush motor, removed thermostats and checked them. But mine doesn't stop When I tried to start the motor it would not fire off but was spinning over. i did all the work on my mariner no problems optimax is scary lol. D. Gas and diesel marine Customer: My 2004 115 hp Mercury Optimax has a continuous beep when it reaches around 3000 rpms. 29. Azle, Texas, USA Low oil beep Mercury optimax [Re: csmith936] #11255686 12/01/15 11:33 AM: Joined: Dec 2006. Then checked water/fuel separator to see if water in fuel, but fuel was clean. Captain Nick. Thread starter 123indyrt; Start date Aug 1, 2022; Status Not open for further replies. Topped off external oil reserve, opened on board oil resivoir to while running until oil leaked over. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON If your Mercury Outboard engine won’t start, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you troubleshoot the problem and get you back to safe waters real soon! How To Get Your Mercury Outboard Started in 5 Minutes 1. 2012 Challenger 180 SE - Start Re: Mercury 2007 115 Hp Four Stroke EFI ** 4 beeps alarm ** hi there first check your oil dipstick,alarm is either lack of oil pressure or overheat alarm,do you have temp gauge,when was your impellor replaced last. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last. I have not tried to disconnect the float sensor while it was beeping. When did this issue first start happening? Customer: After storage and putting it in the water. My 2013 mercury optiomax pro xs 150 starts I get beep and then second s later get 5 second beep and stays running. Thread starter dblackstone Start date Smoked a ton at start, cleared as we idled out. Thread starter Ozweego; Start date Jul 1, 2021; Status Not open for further replies. Have 115 4 stroke 2008 mercury Had 6 beeps and engine failed Restarted with difficulty and had no tail Let sit overnight. the optimax makes me nervous i just got it last fall and didnt have much time to use it till this spring. The Smartcraft gauge oil sensor lights up 30 seconds after startup, with four beeps spaced every two minutes. Motor runs very well and no other issues. Oct 31, 2024. Normally, when I turn the key from off to on I’ll get a short 3 second beep to notify the system i Mercury 250 Pro XS 4 stroke - New in Jan. Blue Fury Discussion starter. I have a [1999 Mercury OptiMax] 225 DFI, serial number in 0G8xx, 365-hours runtime. The day i bought the boat is was great, lots of power, nice hole shot, GPS read 61mph with 3 people and a full tank of gas. Was running fine just shut off Mechanic's Assistant: Sometimes things that you think will be really complicated end up being easy to fix. The rest of I have a pair of 2001 mercury optimax 150hp on a 25' footer. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Member Join Date May 2011 Location Learn More About Your Boats Systems By Joining The Born Again Boating Academy! https://www. I shut the motor off, restarted, put it in gear and hit the gas. Now, when I turn the key on from off, gauges come on, the motor does nothing then 20 seconds later a continuous beep alarms and the fuel pump kicks on then all briefly stops and repeats again. I started it up and got 6 short beeps, but it ran fine back to the ramp. A throttle sensor switch failed that caused the computer to think the motor was in neutral and limited revs. MightyViking Member. Thank you. I have a Mercury optimax 75hp from 2007. 2015 Mercury 40 HP EFI outboard. I get 6 or 7 beeps every once in awhile. The optimax will not start or idle properly without full compressor output. New high and low pressure fuel pump. The engine runs, but when you give it gas its a steady beep, then you let off gas and its 4 beeps. I have a single warning beep that goes on 1 minute after the motor has been running. Any suggestions. During my last fishing trip the outboard started to sputters ( runs irregular) with 6 beeps every time i start the engine. She started right up, but when I would go w. Low voltage warning beep while trimming. K. 250 pro xs 6 beeps Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC. Thank You Leon Pugh. Ends up being the IAC Valve. It's peeing great at idle. Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine Out on the water today and while idling around the smartcraft started beeping. The 4 beeps come on even before I start the engine. Try this cold starting routine next time: Squeeze the primer bulb a few times. Mercury Optimax 250 Jet Drive Seadoo20; Oct 19, 2024; Mercury Powered SeaDoo Sport Boats; Replies 6 Views 325. 25 per gallon in about 8 mos! To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. 1135412P. Joined Dec 9, 2009 Messages 24. 2. Mar 4, 2019 #1 Hi all I have a 2010 mercury optimax 135 hp serial # 1b77588 Model number 1135d83hy On my last trip I started having a issue that started as I was heading out Hi. Tell me a bit more about what's I ran my boat low on oil in the summer of 2017. Cooling system is working as it is peeing out water. just some things to check if still no good your local dealer can plug computer in and it will tell you what the alarm code is. Was out the other day and the alarm just When you get the no start, do you get the single beep from the alarm at key on. texlacat. Topped off external oil reserve, opened on board oil resivoir to. I have consistently maintained the service requirements on my motor and always use Mercury oil as recommended. View Profile 2018 Triton 20TRX/ 250 Mercury Pro XS optimax. No loss of power - Answered by a verified Marine Mechanic I have a optimax 225 that starts and idles fine but when i push the hotfoot and the rmps get to 1000 i get an alarm and the motor will not go above 1100 rpms boat wont get on plane. Telltale does not come from thermostats and should be present within 20secs or so of startup and stay that way. Turn battery switch on or test switch. Normally, when I turn the key from off to on I’ll get a short 3 second beep to notify the system is ok. (1000 MCA / 750 CCA) There’s no choke on a DFI OptiMax. SHane Well-known member. Seadoo20. Whats does that mean? It also tell me to have the dealer look at check it. It was a 3 stage fix. 25 to $4. Also checked the float and sensor. Have a Mercury 2006 OptiMax 115 hp. More like a chirp to just a few seconds. Mercury 250 pro xs Ranger z520 // Mercury 250 Pro XS 12ft BT Talons/112 Ultrex/Hbird 360. If I get over 1050-1100 rpm it gives 3 beeps. When it clears. Alarm going off-Mercury Pro XS 250 texlacat. cjplzid gxbwmzs eig ewolea sklgn jay kvt wfx cjrha aocvxgm