Intake warning sound for one second

Anthonym2

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Hi everyone
Recently, while running the boat pulling a tube, the intake warning came on for a split second and then stopped. It happened twice. The amount of time that it was on was so short that as soon as I started to lower the rpm's it was over so I kept running. Engine temp and oil pressure were all normal. At what point do I worry about this? If it keeps happening is that something to be concerned about? Is this a sign that my impeller is going?
Is there anything I can do to troubleshoot that?
I have a 2007 sea ray 185 sport mercruiser I/O
Thank you
 

alldodge

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I'll assume its a Merc because its posted in the Merc section. Doesn't matter what the boat is but do need to know what motor and serial numbers are best?

What is a intake warning sound?
Maybe the alarm beeping?
 

Anthonym2

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I'll assume its a Merc because its posted in the Merc section. Doesn't matter what the boat is but do need to know what motor and serial numbers are best?

What is a intake warning sound?
Maybe the alarm beeping?
Yes, that is my question. The intake alarm is what is going off, but only for a split second then stopped.
 

achris

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There is no 'intake alarm'. Is the buzzer sounding?
 

Scott06

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If it is the buzzer three things can make it go off oil pressure switch , temp switch , or drive lube bottle level sensor
 

Earl Cordova

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If it is the buzzer three things can make it go off oil pressure switch , temp switch , or drive lube bottle level sensor
There are actually more codes than just those three.
You need a code reader to know what is going on.
 
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