TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 111

WARNING BUZZER SOUNDS CONTINUOUSLY
• The warning buzzer can sound when the starter motor speed is extremely low, but the alert system/warning
system is normal if the buzzer stops sounding after starting the engine.
THE OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON OR BLINKS
1. MIL inspection
Check to see if the MIL stays on.
Does the MIL stay ON?
YES – Perform PGM-FI troubleshooting (page 5-6).
NO – GO TO STEP 2.
2. Outboard motor installation inspection
Inspect the outboard motor installation (transom height/tilt angle).
Is the outboard motor installation correct?
YES – GO TO STEP 3.
NO – Faulty outboard motor installation
3. Water screen inspection
Stop the engine and check the water screen.
Is it blocked with foreign material?
YES – Remove the foreign material.
NO – GO TO STEP 4.
4. Cooling water inspection
Check the cooling water with the engine idling.
Is the water flowing through the check port steadily?
YES – GO TO STEP 5.
NO – • Faulty water pump
• Blocked or damaged water passage
5. Engine cool down procedure
Put the outboard motor into gear for a few minutes and let the engine cool down at idle speed.
Does the overheat indicator light go OFF and the buzzer stop sounding?
YES – Temporary failure (disappears)
NO – GO TO STEP 6.
6. Thermostat inspection
Stop the engine and inspect the thermostat (page 11-15).
Is the thermostat normal?
YES – Replace the ECM with a new one and recheck.
NO – Replace the thermostat with a new one and recheck.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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