High pitched noise coming from console..

[Hobings]

I have a Crestliner Angler 16 with a side console and <br />a 40 HP Johnson Engine. This is my second season having it and last time out a very loud, high-pitch scream started coming from under the console in a random pattern. Sometimes it's on and stays on for minutes and then it will occassionally stop. <br /><br />Any ideas why this is happening? Everything is getting power and the motor seems to be running fine.

 

[John McFarlane]

Re: High pitched noise coming from console..

What device is the scream coming from?

 

[Hobings]

Re: High pitched noise coming from console..

It is a little device much like a car door alarm located just under the fusebox.

 

[Hobings]

Re: High pitched noise coming from console..

I figure it has something to do with the starter since it chirps just before I turn over the outboard.

 

[RichP1269]

Re: High pitched noise coming from console..

Sounds like it may be the ignition warning. On my FIL's boat, if you leave the ignition turned to on without the motor running, a sounder comes on so you don't run down your batteries.

 

[amirm]

Re: High pitched noise coming from console..

Sounds like an engine alarm of some sort. I would get it checked out right away by a mechanic.<br /><br />Amir

 

[Hobings]

Re: High pitched noise coming from console..

RichP1269<br />I think you nailed it. the key was staying half way between it's normal running position and the turn over position. Normally you get a little chirp as your turning it over but it was sticking and causing the chirp to become a long obnoxious squeal!<br /><br />Thanks to all of you for your suggessions.