Chirping from Engine

[pnwguy]

When I turn the key to start my engine ( 94 Johnson Ocean Runner 175hp ) I hear a high pitched chirping noise that only lasts a second. Assumed this was a noise associated with starting the engine. However recently this same noise occurs while the engine is running once every minute or so until I turn the engine off.... Any ideas what is causing this and how I can keep it from chirping at me?

 

[floatingwoody2006]

Re: Chirping from Engine

Not an overheat alarm is it?

 

[pnwguy]

Re: Chirping from Engine

I wouldn't rule out an overheat, but the engine is spitting a steady stream of water. And I ran it for 1/2 hour and it performs great. Figured ( hoped ) it might just be something electrical. Kinda like when the check engine light on your car turns on for no reason? I bought the boat/motor used and did not have a manual. Anyone have similar experience?

 

[buzzman 9403]

Re: Chirping from Engine

mine is doing same on 60 hp 1989 thought is was water pump replaced it,then found my starter was sticking up on fly wheel grease shaft now have no problem yet

 

[ericl279]

Re: Chirping from Engine

Has the vro oil pump been disconnected? Do you mix your gas now? If disconnected It will still beep every minute or so.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Chirping from Engine

Is the chirping coming from console area or the engine itself?

 

[ezeke]

Re: Chirping from Engine

Most likely just the momentary test of the warning horn to let you know that the horn is OK.

Starting around 1989 the horns have a second test ground circuit just for that purpose.

 

[DJ]

Re: Chirping from Engine

Most likely just the momentary test of the warning horn to let you know that the horn is OK.

Starting around 1989 the horns have a second test ground circuit just for that purpose.

That's it!