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Topic Title: beeping engine
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Created On: 01/03/2008 02:06:59 PM
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01/03/2008 02:06:59 PM
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tnhouseboat
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my engines ( mercruiser 5.0 mci) are doing quick beeps when I try to start them...I can't find out what that means anywhere....does anyone know?

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01/03/2008 06:13:27 PM
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alinedog
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Are you saying that when you first turn the key on you hear a short beep?

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01/04/2008 06:32:43 AM
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ted655
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I just Googled "beep codes for Merc 5.0" and had a few hits like this one.
http://boards.trailerboats.com...et_topic;f=4;t=002010
Seems the first 3 beeps are a self test, much like a computer.
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