Marine Power Alarms

[kmkramer71]

I downloaded a manual last night and read through it but there is no mention of alarms (audible or not) and what they mean. Can anyone tell me what they are?

[whitlock87]

are you having a problem?
i use an OBD2 to see what my engine is doing

[kmkramer71]

No but as a new owner I'd like to atleast know what to listen for. I have a small issue the last time out and am planning on going out this weekend. The motor stopped twice while idling at the dock. The gas is from 12/2011 and he put stabilizer in it when he winterized. There was buzzing after that but I think it is the key position letting me know it is on (ie right turn 1, whereas 2 is start engine).

[bigdaddy_houseboater]

Injected or carbureted?
I know all about the carb alarms.. cuz there really isnt much to know.

Low Oil Pressure
High Water Temp

Thats about the size of it.

[kmkramer71]

injected. are all the alarms audible? if so is there some sort of chart or something?

[bigdaddy_houseboater]

Mine has no digital alarm read-out.. but again, mines carb. I think the injected version has a readout for OBD reader.

[boatwakes]

Alarms are these: any steady beep= either high engine temp, low oil pressure or high transmission oil temp. Multiple beeps while running indicates a code has been set and must be read with a MEFI code scanner to determine cause. That's it.

[kmkramer71]

thanks. none so far just wanted to know what to listen for

[efrickle]

I'm getting the "multiple beeps" alarm and had the code read. It said a code 81. Simple enough I thought....Nope. There are multiple reasons for a code 81. I am starting with the PPS (Pedal position sensor) in the throttle lever mechanism. I have the part out and now can't seem to find any of them online. Its from an 06 24 Ve with a 5.7 Marine Power. First year of the Throttle by wire system. Any ideas on where to find this part or what else could be causing the code 81?
Thanks!!