225 Johnson Question

[paperduck]

I have a 1997 225 Ocean Runner that I bought used last summer. The warning horn seems to be malfuctioning because as soon as you turn the key to the on position the horn will sound continuously. I have taken the horn off until I can get another one. My question is will the S.L.O.W. system protect my motor in case of overheating while the horn is disconnected.

 

[Hooty]

Re: 225 Johnson Question

The S.L.O.W will do what it does without the horn.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 225 Johnson Question

PaperDuck..... In all probability the horn is faulty or the two wire tercminals were installed in a reverse order.<br /><br />However, I strongly suggest that you DO NOT run that engine until you replace that horn. Without it, you could encounter a oil or overheat problem and you wouldn't know about it until the powerhead came to a screeching halt.... a very expensive mistake!