TROUBLESHOOTING. Sea-doo GS / GSX Limited (All except model 5625), XP Limited, GTI/GTS/GTX Limited/GTX RFI, SPX

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Monitoring Beeper Coded Signals

The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of simple troubles. You may be able to solve many of these problems rather quickly, but others may require the skills of a mechanical technician. In such cases, consult an authorized dealer for servicing.

CODED SIGNALS

2 short beeps (while installing safety lanyard on switch).

1 long beep (while installing safety lanyard on craft switch or when pressing start/stop button).

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Confirms safety lanyard signal operation.

• Safety lanyard on switch for more than 10 minutes without starting engine.

• Bad connection.

REMEDY

Engine can be started.

Remove and reinstall safety lanyard on switch.

8 short beeps.

Continuously beeps.

• Wrong safety lanyard.

• Defective safety lanyard.

• Salt water in safety lanyard cap.

• Improper operation of

MPEM or defective wiring harness.

• Defective MPEM.

• Engine overheats.

Reinstall safety lanyard cap correctly over switch.

Use a safety lanyard that has been programmed for the craft.

Use another programmed safety lanyard.

Clean safety lanyard cap to remove salt water.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

See ENGINE OVERHEATING.

Engine will not Start

OTHER OBSERVATION

Engine does not turn over.

Engine turns slowly.

Engine turns normaly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Safety lanyard removed.

REMEDY

Install cap over switch.

• Burnt fuse.

Check wiring then replace fuse.

• Discharged battery.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

• Battery connections, corroded or loose.

• Water flooded engine.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

Refer to Submerged Watercraft in

SPECIAL PROCEDURES.

• Discharged or weak battery.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

• Close fuel valve.

Turn fuel valve to ON position.

• Fuel tank empty or watercontaminated.

• Fuel filter clogged or water-contaminated.

• Fouled/defective spark plugs.

• Misuse of choke.

Refill. Syphon and fill with fresh fuel.

Clean, check fuel tank for water.

Replace.

• Fuel flooded engine.

Use only with cold engine. Replace spark plugs.

Replace spark plugs.

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Engine Misfires, Runs Irregularly

OTHER OBSERVATION

Weak spark.

Lean fuel mixture.

Rich fuel mixture

(high fuel consumption).

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Fouled/defective/worn spark plugs.

• Faulty rev limiter.

• Too much oil supplied to engine.

• Fuel: Level too low, stale or water-contaminated.

• Fuel filter, clogged or water-contaminated.

• Fuel valve partially open.

• Flame arrester dirty/clogged.

• Partially closed choke.

REMEDY

Replace.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

Improper oil pump adjustment, refer to an authorized dealer.

Syphon and/or refill.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

Turn fuel valve to ON position.

Clean or replace.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

Engine Overheats

OTHER OBSERVATION

Monitoring beeper sounds continuously.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Clogged jet pump water intake.

• Clogged coolant system.

REMEDY

Clean.

Flush cooling system with coupler hose.

Engine Continually Backfires

OTHER OBSERVATION

Weak spark.

Overheated engine.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Fouled/defective/worn spark plugs.

• See ENGINE

OVERHEATS.

• Faulty rev limiter.

REMEDY

Replace.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

Engine Pinging or Knocking

OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Poor quality gasoline/low octane.

• Spark plug heat range too high.

• Ignition timing.

REMEDY

Use well known quality and recommended gasoline.

Use recommended spark plugs.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

Engine Lacks Acceleration or Power

OTHER OBSERVATION

Overheated engine.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Weak spark/incorrect fuel mixture.

• Water in fuel or injection oil.

• See ENGINE OVERHEATS.

REMEDY

Refer to ENGINE MISFIRES, RUNS

IRREGULARLY.

Syphon and replace.

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Watercraft Can Not Reach Top Speed

OTHER OBSERVATION

Cavitation.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Jet pump water intake clogged.

• Damaged impeller.

REMEDY

Clean.

Replace. Refer to an authorized dealer.

Abnormal Noise from Propulsion System

OTHER OBSERVATION

Cavitation.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Weeds or debris jammed around impeller.

• Damaged impeller shaft or drive shaft.

REMEDY

Clean and check for damage.

Refer to an authorized dealer.

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