when I turn on my ignition I dont hear an alarm? - Maxum Boat Owners Club

viper1 · 06-01-2010, 03:14 PM

I just bought an 04 1800 mx and when I turn the ignition i do not hear that alarm?? Is that right? I looked under the dash and everything looks completely stock?? please help.. i dont want to run low or not know something is wrong...new to the forum and boat as of last week..

ss3964spd · 06-01-2010, 03:33 PM

You should hear it Viper. If you don't, most likely that the previous owner has disconnected it.

Find it, make sure it's connected. If it appears to be connected, remove it and replace with a new one. If that doesn't fix it, start digging deeper.

Dan

viper1 · 06-01-2010, 03:54 PM

i dont even see where it may be located? is it under the dash?

ss3964spd · 06-01-2010, 06:22 PM

More than likely.

ed & inge · 06-01-2010, 07:21 PM

yes its under the dash......and for your information.....its a very important alarm....it tells you every time when it sounds about 2 seconds that the alarm works and longer than 2 seconds that there's something wrong with your boat.....

so make it working.......can save you a lot of dollars.....

greatz, ed

viper1 · 06-02-2010, 06:28 PM

ok i got the skematic and it said that in the notes that some equipment may not be installed on all models?? i would think all models, right??

ss3964spd · 06-02-2010, 06:52 PM

I think the alarm is standard on all models V.

I've read elsewhere that sometimes people just disconnect the alarm for various reasons. Not a good idea because as Ed mentioned it alerts you to potential problems; low oil pressure, engine over temp, and outdrive low on oil for instance. Hopefully yours wasn't disconnected to prevent drawing attention to an existing problem.

Dan

seapuppy · 06-02-2010, 08:52 PM

welcome to the zoo viper.

the alarm is a button looking device about the size of a half dollar....about half inch thick....is usually black....

it's located under the dash and will be just hanging off a wire harness...should be fairly easy to find on the main harness...

SP

viper1 · 06-03-2010, 02:16 AM

thanks seapup.. i will have to check this out..im really curious

viper1 · 06-03-2010, 09:20 PM

ok..so i dont have a alarm..but now i need one and were can i order? i checked the great lakes skp and nothing...any help??

seapuppy · 06-03-2010, 10:03 PM

anyplace can get them....local bayliner/maxum store....west marine...etc....easy to get..also try fisheriessupply.com

Sp

ss3964spd · 06-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Did you at least find the wires for the alarm?

viper1 · 06-04-2010, 03:25 AM

well i didnt look realy hard but did find a wire that was cut.. so as soon as i can i will order and look really hard and getting that wired up