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TROUBLESHOOTING
All Models Except GTX RFI and GSX RFI
The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of sim-
ple 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 Sea-Doo dealer for servicing.
Monitoring Beeper Coded Signals
Engine Will Not Start
CODED SIGNALS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
2 short beeps (while
installing safety lanyard on
switch).
• Confirms safety lanyard
signal operation.
Engine can be started.
1 long beep (while
installing safety lanyard on
craft switch or when
pressing start/stop button).
• Safety lanyard on switch
for more than 10 minutes
without starting engine.
Remove and reinstall safety lanyard
on switch.
• Bad connection.
Reinstall safety lanyard cap correctly
over switch.
• Wrong safety lanyard.
Use a safety lanyard that has been
programmed for the craft.
• Defective safety lanyard.
Use another programmed safety
lanyard.
• Salt water in safety lanyard
cap.
Clean safety lanyard cap to remove
salt water.
• Improper operation of
MPEM or defective wiring
harness.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
8 short beeps.
• Defective MPEM.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
Continuously beeps.
• Engine overheats.
See ENGINE OVERHEATING.
OTHER OBSERVATION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine does not turn over.
• Safety lanyard removed.
Install cap over switch.
• Burnt fuse.
Check wiring then replace fuse.
• Discharged battery.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
• Battery connections,
corroded or loose.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
• Water flooded engine.
Refer to Submerged Watercraft in
SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
Engine turns slowly.
• Discharged or weak battery.
Refer to an authorized dealer.
Engine turns normally.
• Close fuel valve.
Turn fuel valve to ON position.
• Fuel tank empty or water-
contaminated.
Refill. Siphon and fill with fresh fuel.
• Fuel filter clogged or
water-contaminated.
Clean, check fuel tank for water.
• Fouled/defective spark
plugs.
Replace.
• Misuse of choke.
Use only with cold engine. Replace
spark plugs.
• Fuel flooded engine.
Replace spark plugs.
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