No warning horn test beep when I turn key!

[CutThroat]

I've got a 2000, 125 hp CARBED Mercury on my Ranger. Bought it about a year ago. I just realized that I haven't ever heard a test beep when I turn the key on. I know Mercury has eliminated it on some of their recent models. Anybody know if mine is one of them? Cause it doesn't work. <br /><br />ODD1, are you out there? Somebody let me know before I take it in to repair it.

 

[dilligafda]

Re: No warning horn test beep when I turn key!

That engine doesn't have a warning module, therefore no beep on key up. If you want to test the horn, disconnect the temp sender and connect it to ground and listen for the horn.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[CutThroat]

Re: No warning horn test beep when I turn key!

Thanks dillagaf, I guess they started eliminating the module earlier than I thought, since mine is a 2000. I have 2 repair books for this engine, one didn't mention anything about an alarm check, and the other told me to test it by turning the key to ON. I also found an error in a wiring diagram. One of the books showed wires that had the label colors accidently flopped. Kinda scary. I think I better pick up the Original Mercury repair manual.