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I have a tachy on my F150 which yamaha refer to as a " Digital Multi-Function Tachometer"

In coming into the ramp tonight I noticed an engine symbol in the RH quadrant as I was trimming up the engine.  It blinked on intermittently until I turned the engine off.

Cannot find much of a reference in the owners manual or service manual....although the owners manual does say that engine trouble warning indicators only operate when engine is equiped with appropriate functions....helpful...not.

The symbol is the same shape as a check engine light on euro cars. Have not been able to find googling....should have taken a piccy.

Anyone know what this is?  Looks like it may be an early service this year. 



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ill go have a look in my manuals AL see if its in there
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Originally posted by red89mx red89mx wrote:

 I noticed an engine symbol in the RH quadrant as I was trimming up the engine.  It blinked on intermittently until I turned the engine off


That would suggest a low oil level to me 
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The low oil presure is the botton red oil can symbol.

Possibly 2 oil lights?
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it the symbol like a light bulb with wiggle through center,,,,,this symbol is water psi comes on when less than 10psi,,,,my guages are square 
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Nuh - more of a stylised engine (car style) outline.

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I don't know so am only guessing but there could be a low oil level warning as well as a low oil pressure alarm

We have our F60 in for the 20 hour service this week. I will ask them if you haven't got it sorted already 
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there is a oil can symbol and a light bulb symbol with like key hole in center  the can is low oil the other low psi ,,,,im picking its the water detection symbol
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At end of day not going to mess arround.  Will look to service early (unless there is a real simple explanation) as too expensive to risk.

Bugger as there are still snaps out there with my name on them...actually the same number today as there were yersterday now that I come to think of it (thats what happens when others on the boat take your snaps).
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on my tach guage i have 6 symbols ,,,,the closet to what you describe is the water detection ,your service tech will sort it ,,,,,,,,what size snaps you hookin there ,seems to be along season winter not here yet still fairly warm long may it continue
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It is a service code flashing, If it flashes twice then a slight pause then 8 times, then it is the signal for code 28 which is a shift position switch code, it is the most common service code. The gearshift cable will need adjusting correctly so when the gearshift is in neutral the shift slide sits in the middle of the shift position switch.

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i didnt see that in the manual RC1 good to know ,,,,,,i say its good to have you outboard mechanics on here learnt alot so far Thumbs Up
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Ta RC - does it only flash whilst engine running?  Could not see it withy key on and engine off.
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yes it will only flash with the engine running, im 99% sure it will be code 28 which is the shift position switch, it will flash 2 times then a slight pause then 8 times. normally the gearshift remote cable will need adjusting as the cables can stretch after a period of time, once its adjusted the flashing will go away, cheers russ Smile
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BB - a mixed bag, nothing too big about 6lb max today .

Some of the other boats have bring getting some larger fish, water still 15.7 to 16.0 deg round here.
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Well - one good idea ofset by a bad idea.

Seems the check engine light as suggested by RC1 blinks to display fault codes.  If it is code 28 it should blink 2x then a break then 8 x with the engine going.

Not finding my muffs (been using the flush hose) I had the bright idea of using the a plasic 44 gal drum , lifted engine pushed drum up over botom unit, lowered engine and filled with water.  Worked great, started engine and waited for the code.....no code in 2 mins so wondered if the shift lever needed moving to trigger......

So gently shifted into reverse....a bit of noise so I put back into neutral....could hear sound of water....looking over stern see water gushing out of hole prop had cut into the drum.

Oh well off to find the muffs for tomorrows crack at it again.
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I was told by a CAR mech last year if the check engine( engine shaped symbol) goes off, its often not a biggie,just something minor needed adjusting and probably safe to drive it  but to get it checked asap.( when mine went off it was the catalytic converter due to me using old old petrol from the farm)
BUT if the oil light/buzzer/temp sounds,then to stop the engine right there and then and get it towed back in etc.
Can understand the last bit, but was wondering of the trustworthyness of the first sentence in relation to Outboards...anyone know ?
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