Over Memorial day, the family and I got a tow back to the hill. Short term, I took my old sensor, cut the wires, and wire nutted them together to bypass the magnet/low oil alarm/limp mode drama. I have a Evinrude 90HP Model E90FPLEEC, SN G04545987 that sometimes triggers the "NO OIL" alarm. Mercury oil reservoir tank sensor networks. Reservoir Drive Oil Bottle Assembly Mercury-Mercruiser OEM QS-8M0075709. I'm sure you can find a go by on youtube. Or, are you getting a check engine warning also? Check the float in the small oil tank on the motor.
Fitted new parts to tank then installed before connecting clamps etc. Once the alarm shuts up, the light will stay on until the problem is resolved. Found Crowley Marine online with the best pricing. I'm "guessing" that there is an issue with the oil pick up pump triggering the low pressure switch, but please check everything else first.
250 PRO XS on the transom. Yes, I realize that a compression gage is not going to tell how well a crankcase is being sealed, but low/erratic reading could indicate a problem. Reservoir Drive Oil Bottle Assembly Mercury-Mercruiser OEM QS-8M007570. Why I say it's the sensor -. You can use the old sensor wire to make a jumper for in case it happens again. Please don't run the engine at high RPM with the pressure switch disconnected. 11-30-2020, 08:01 PM #13Screaming And Flying! Problem fixed: Oil injection alarm sounding off.
The factory and others said that they had never heard of this code before. Black without blue stripe) re-. Might be easier to do this with an assistant after the sun has set so you/he can see the light clearly…. Been to a Merc dealer and they took 3 days to confirm my diagnosis of low oil level warning, and it took me less than one day to diagnose my problem. "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors". Seeing a reading close to zero would indicate that the switch grounds when no pressure is present. I was on the fence about buying a new tank again and figured for $20 it was worth the test. Mercury water in fuel sensor. You can locate the MerCruiser serial number label on either the side of the engine or on top of the flame arrester cover. You want to make up a little wiring extension allowing you to make or break the switch connection more conveniently than trying to remove everything while the engine is running. Alarming troubleshoot replaced sensor then tank. Stealth Supalite fishing kayak. You need to take a pin off the centre of an outer& inner grommet and install on the new tank.
11-18-2020, 07:50 AM #5. Re: Mercury Optimax "oil pump output" alarm. I found them from $500 to $250, (you have to look really hard for the $250 ones). New Smyrna Beach, FL. Problem fixed: Ran with no oil!!! In other words, the alarm should sound briefly, all the warning lights will come on, then go out one at a time. Mercury oil reservoir tank sensor. Restricted oil outlet filter in re-. Another thing to consider is that these system check gages were notoriously unreliable back in the day, so it could be a problem with the tach/gage as well. Check switch again for. He stepped back to think about it for a minute and realized that I have a deep cycle group 27 battery with 650 cold cranking amps as my cranking battery. The vacuum/pressure pump supplies the oil the the electric oil distribution manifold. Hi there, your best bet would be to have a merc dealer run the diagnostic scan for you and see what is bombing out. The only recourse is to order a new tank.
No signs of the "Engine Guardian System" affecting speed - had to get back to dock, and it ran at 4000 revs normally (but screaming! DJuly 27, 2022 at 8:49 pm #263723. Visit the ETEC board but they do no answer FICHT quieries do a searfch on code 38s. Purge air from engine oil tank. Click here to find your local authorized Mercury Marine dealer. You can check for sure by unplugging the sensor on the small oil tank on the motor and jump a wire/ paper clip on the connector, start the motor and if the engine does not alarm, then there's your problem. Second Hand R3k excluding postage. Oil System Troubleshooting; Low Oil Warning System Is Activated - Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual [Page 216. The engine is running at idle, you won't damage it letting it run while this alarm "times out". Put the jumper wire back in and it stopped. They are now saying it could be the harness or the brain, possibly sensor related. I suppose we could kind of test a little further by removing the sensor lead from the oil pressure switch. 2005 Mercury 115 Two Stroke. Let's Go Brandon, Let's Go Brandon.. Yell it till their heads x-splode. Mine was the oil sensor in the tank on the motor.
As mentioned this is an intermittent problem but is very frustrating. By MikesXpress in forum Technical DiscussionReplies: 26Last Post: 02-05-2006, 07:38 AM. For example after drift fishing and short runs to adjust position. 115 Mercury outboard. New, imported from the States just a little over R4K delivered to my front door. Have had the sensor plugs tested and we get all the desired readings there. As for the oil pump crankcase hoses, a visual inspection should do. That float sticks, alarm goes off, and after a few minutes, you are in idle shut down mode. Air leak in upper portion on. 828361A2 Oil Tank Assembly - Mercury Marine | Crowley Marine. Refill both oil tanks. Father-in-laws boat, Had a constant alarm. BUT you have to make SURE the tank is being supplied with oil. Replace it yourself for a lot less money.
Well yes, there is a pressure switch on the vacuum/pressure driven oil pump. Last edited by flabum1017; 11-25-2020 at 11:26 PM. No, the oil sensor does not come with this tank. Narrowed it down the oil tank float. Tomorrow I will run my tests and see what the problem is.................... okay so I managed to remove the oil level sensor the tank and tried to bypass it, but all attempts failed. I have a 2002 225 Opti Max with same problem a few years ago, replaced the oil tank with sensor on the motor. I kept getting the four beeps, every two minutes, (mercury code for low oil). I would look for a new mechanic......... Official Wannabe.
8 gallon remote oil resevoir tank and hold down bracket kit.