[C320-list] Engine starting alarm

[Jeff Hare]

I think the main reason it acts so inconsistently is that it is really a 24V buzzer operating at 12V so it isn't that loud. The result is that it sometimes can't get started right away.

-jeff 

Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net> wrote:

I've also found that the alarm buzzer (mounted on the control panel), 
sometimes gets warped or stressed so that it doesn't vibrate. Try 
unscrewing the black plastic cover a bit with the ignition key in the 
'run' position and see if the buzzer comes to life.

Bob

On Jul 5, 2011, at 11:46 PM, Bruce Stanley wrote:

> in checking around the back of the engine I once shorted the alarm 
> sender
> (Yanmar 3Y30).
> Replaced same. Alarm works. Just one thing to check.
>
> BruceS
>
> On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM, <uhlman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi, gang,
>> This year, when turning the key to start the engine, the usual 
>> alarm does
>> not go off. Engine seems to work fine. Any ideas? Thanks.
>> Barb and Bob uhlman
>> Whisper, 1158
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
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>> 22:01:59
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>> Subject: [C320-list] Overheating Engine
>>
>> Today I started the Yanmar engine in my 2002 C320 and the
>> overheating light and alarm went on. I discovered that engine cooling
>> water was not being discharged from the hull but you could see the
>> discharge of air. Further investigation revealed that water was being
>> drawn in through the intake and getting to the engine. Is the likely
>> problem the water pump? I recently installed a new impeller and the
>> engine ran well after that. How do I determine if the water pump is 
>> bad?
>>
>> Also, I cannot get water to run out of the galley and bathroom
>> faucets. The tanks are filled and I can hear the water pump operating
>> but do not get any running water. Any thoughts on how I should
>> proceed from here?
>>
>> Thank you very much.
>>
>> Joe
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