Faint Ticking with Key

[rkersh409]

Sorry for all the questions. I just got this boat and don't now much about all the little things yet. Its a 1995 evinrude 175hp. When I put the key in and turn it on (not cranking it) I hear a real faint ticking coming from the controls. Does anyone have any idea what this might be, and should it be that faint? Just barley can hear it.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Faint Ticking with Key

Does this boat have an hour meter? Some of them emit a clicking noise but it wouldn't come from the controls. There is an overheat/VRO alarm horn in the controls. Could be a problem with that system. Do you get a short beep when the key is turned on? If not, chances are there is a problem with the warning horn or its circuit.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Faint Ticking with Key

For what it's worth, I'm in agreement with the above explanation.

 

[rkersh409]

Re: Faint Ticking with Key

No it doesn't have an hour meter. And the ticking is defiantly coming from the F N R controls. When you turn on the key I get the horn then the ticking starts.