Troubleshooting - Sea-doo 1997 SP 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 cases, consult
an authorized dealer for servicing
Monitoring Beeper Coded Signals
Watercraft Equipped with the Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS)
CODED SIGNALS
2 short beeps (while
installing safety lanyard on
craft switch).
1 long beep (while
installing safety lanyard on
craft switch or when press-
ing start/stop button in
some cases).
4 long beeps (while
installing safety lanyard on
craft switch).
8 short beeps.
All Models
Continuously beeps.
Engine will not Start
OTHER OBSERVATION
Engine does not turn over.
Engine turns slowly.
Engine turns slowly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Confirms safety lanyard
signal operation.
• Bad connection.
• Wrong safety lanyard.
• Defective safety lanyard.
• Salt water in safety lanyard
cap.
• Improper operation of
MPEM or defective wiring
harness.
• No communication
between MPEM and DC-
CDI module
(XP/SPX/GSX/GTX models
only).
• Defective MPEM.
• Engine overheats.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Safety lanyard removed.
• Burnt fuse.
• Discharged battery.
• Battery connections,
corroded or loose.
• Water flooded engine.
• Discharged or weak battery.
• Fuel tank empty or water-
contaminated.
• Fuel filter clogged or
water-contaminated.
• Fuel flooded engine:
• Fouled/defective spark
plugs.
• Misuse of choke.
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REMEDY
Engine can be started.
Reinstall safety lanyard cap correctly
over switch.
Use a safety lanyard that has been
programmed for the craft.
Use another programmed safety lan-
yard.
Clean safety lanyard cap to remove
salt water.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
Check fuse of holder relay in the
main electrical box.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
See ENGINE OVERHEATING.
REMEDY
Install cap over switch.
Check wiring then replace fuse.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
Refer to Submerged Watercraft in
SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
Refill. Syphon and fill with fresh fuel.
Clean, check fuel tank for water.
Replace.
Use only with cold engine. Replace
spark plugs.
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