Instrumentation Malfunction
Cause
Faulty wiring, loose or corroded terminals
Faulty key switch
Special Information
Test, as outlined in Section 4D
Test, as outlined in Section 4D
Test , as outlined in Section 4D
Faulty gauge
Faulty sender
Radio Noise
Cause
Special Information
A “popping” noise that will increase with engine
RPM. Noise will stop as soon as engine is
turned off.
Ignition System - wrong spark plugs; cracked
distributor cap; cracked coil tower; leaking spark-
plug wires; moisture on ignition components
“High pitched whine” in the radio
Alternator - poor brush contact on the slip rings
A “hissing or crackling” noise when instruments
are jarred with ignition on
Instrumentation - loose connections, or
antennae wire routed too close to instruments
Accessories - bilge pump, bilge blower; fish find-
er, depth locator; cabin heater motor, etc. Dis-
connect one at a time until noise disappears.
Varying unexplained noises
Index
1C-12 - TROUBLESHOOTING
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 454 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 502 CID |
Model Year | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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