One beep every 10 or so minutes

[sony224422]

When I got my ski, the engine had seized from ingesting water, so i rebuilt the top end and got it all back together and running beautifully. I just finished breaking it in on the first tank of gas, still have another to go. But, I am getting a random one beep every 5-10 mins it seems. I am not overheating, with the engine running i can put my hand on any part of the engine or exhaust, the ski gets up to speed very easily, and from about 90% throttle and 6200 rpm i am at about 60 mph. I am not sure whats wrong.. i know the low oil beeper works fine.. the only one of my gauges that doesn't work is the fuel gauge.

The other known problem i have is that my exhaust leaks (i already ordered a new gasket)

So, whats the deal? I thought i read one beep like that is low battery volts.. but the thing cranks easily, and usually starts up in about 3 or 4 seconds. Maybe a connection is loose? Or does one beep mean something else?

 

[sony224422]

anyone have an idea?

 

[kustomkarl]

I would check the ground connection going to the engine by the starter first to see if it has a good clean connection. Be sure the wires on the battery are in good shape too.

Keep us posted.

Karl

 

[sony224422]

yeah i will.. it was loose before. I hope thats all it is. I mean, you just posted about the overheating sensor.. but im thinking that its like beeping non stop for that.. which mine is not doing. Its really like every 5 minutes WOT or IDLE.

 

[kustomkarl]

If the sensor is sensing a hot temp., it will be a constant beeeeeeeeep. You really need to add you model and year to your avatar, so its found easily and where everyone lists theirs.

Karl

 

[sony224422]

If the sensor is sensing a hot temp., it will be a constant beeeeeeeeep. You really need to add you model and year to your avatar, so its found easily and where everyone lists theirs.

Karl

Yeah its not doing that.. and my make and model is in my signature.

I am thinking that since my fuel gauge shows nothing its the low fuel beep... i just searched and found that some models have that. I will have to pull the sending unit out to repair it. its also a little nerve racking to not know how much gas i have..

 

[kustomkarl]

I'm at a disadvantage as I'm not on my computer and this one is on S L O W dial up, and can't open the manuals. All members are recommended to have their information in their AVATAR...so it can be found quickly....during the day when I have free time at work,( all the mods are volunteers and receive no income for helping) I answer between 25 - 80 posts in an hour... If there isn't any info in the avatar...I move on.

If yours has the sensor, it is causing the problem. If you need help with the repair we can help too.

Karl

 

[sony224422]

Ahh gotcha. I added it just to be safe Its a 1998 gsx limited btw too. I also have seen the ski displaying low volts sometimes, when i first hit the starter, but it doesn't sound like a weak battery. So, I will check the ground, and also, do you happen to know off hand if my ski has the sensor for low fuel?

 

[kustomkarl]

I don't remember off hand if it does. Seadoo has too many models to remember every option on every year and model seadoo...:ack: You could check the battery if it isn't new, because even if it has a full charge and it has a bad cell or 2 it won't have the proper amps to operate correctly. You could bring it to like Auto Zone for a free LOAD test. The connections are important too.

Karl

 

[sony224422]

hmm.. i will def check the connections tomorrow.. but im leaning more and more to the low fuel thing. although im not sure if it'd flash something across the screen like it does for low oil. but since theres a low oil beep im guessing there'd be a low fuel beep. The battery is brand new.. not even a month old. The connections might be loose, but i will tighten them up and i will also check the ski's voltage output while its on the hose.

 

[kustomkarl]

I have a test for the charging system;
When the engine is running, set your voltmeter for 20 VDC and put the leads on the correct terminal posts. With the engine running, you should be reading anywhere from 14.5 to 14.8 VDC. (typically this test is done at 5,000 rpms) This tells you your charging circuit is good. If the voltage is higher, the regulator is bad. If you’re not showing a charge and you've replaced the rectifier, you may want to do a test on the Magneto/stator/charging coil. If you’re not a premium member and you don't have access to a manual, this test will be hard to do without it. There are 2 fuses that protect the charging system. Check the 15 amp fuse in the MPEM and the 15 amp fuse between the solenoid and the MPEM.

The magneto and stator create un-regulated AC current. The "rectifier" converts that AC to DC current and the regulator maintains the current between 14 to 14.5 volts DC for the engines operation and charging circuit.

Let me know if you need any more help.

Karl