Troubleshooting - Sea-doo Sportster 1998 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of sim-
ple troubles. You may be able to solve many of these problems rather quickly, but
others may require the skills of a mechanical technician. In such a case, consult
an authorized dealer for servicing.
Monitoring Beeper Coded Signals
NUMBER OF BEEPS
2 short (while installing safety
lanyard on DESS post).
1 long (while installing safety
lanyard on DESS post or when
pressing start/stop button in
some cases).
4 short (while pressing
start/stop button with safety
lanyard already installed).
1 short (while moving shifter
to neutral).
8 short.
Continuous.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Everything is correct with the
safety lanyard (good contact
and right lanyard cap).
• Bad connection between
safety lanyard cap and DESS
post.
• Wrong safety lanyard.
• Dried salt water or oil in
safety lanyard cap.
• Improper operation of
MPEM or defective wiring
harness.
• Shifter is NOT in neutral.
• Confirmation that shifter is
now in neutral.
• Defective MPEM (memory).
• Engine overheating.
REMEDY
• Engine can be started
normally.
• Remove and reinstall the
safety lanyard on the DESS
post. Two short beeps
should be heard which
indicates the system is ready
again to allow engine
starting.
• Use the safety lanyard that
has been programmed for
the boat. If it does not work,
refer to an authorized dealer.
• Clean safety lanyard cap with
dishwashing liquid.
• Refer to an authorized dealer.
• Place shifter in neutral. While
moving the shifter, 1 short
beep indicates you reached
the neutral position.
• Engine is now ready to be
started.
• Refer to an authorized dealer.
• Refer to Engine Overheats
on next page.
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