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How to test motor oil tank sensor?
I drained the motor oil tank level down until the float on the sensor was at the bottom. I ran the motor on muffs for 10 minutes with NO ALARM.
My Merc check guage beeps at key up. The check guage gives an alarm if I disconnect any motor sensor or short thr temp sensor.
Do I have a BAD oil level sensor?
JAZII
Disconnect the oil tank sensor.
On the HARNESS side of the connection, jumper the two wires. Turn the key on.
You should hear a low oil warning.
If your results match, you likely will need to replace the OIL TANK AND SENSOR (the float in the tank may be sticking).
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Thanks.
The float is not sticking.
The sensor must be bad.
JAZII
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The float is not sticking.
The sensor must be bad.</td></tr></table>
Hopefully, the sensor is your only problem. However, don't let the fact that you can "hear" or "see" the float move fool you (the tank can swell in such a fashion that the float moves, but doesn't reach it's full travel).
Try the sensor first, of course....
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
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