Beeper

[black charger]

After reading through numerous posts relevant to my 1995 XP it seems to me that it is different electrically from 1996 and up and maybe even differant than 1994 down.Am I correct?The reason I ask is that I get no beep when I attach the lanyard and I am not sure if I should or not.
I would like to test the beeper and don't really know how.Should I get an alarm for all 4 conditions that trigger a light on the multi - gauge?As it is the fuel gauge does not work(will fix it soon).What I'm really worried about is the temperature,not that that engine get hot now,but,you never know.Any help would be appriciated.

 

[Dr Honda]

Do you have an 800 or 720 xp?

Do you have a security lanyard (with a chip) or is it just a rubber cap that pushes a button?

 

[black charger]

It's a 720 without a security lanyard.

 

[LouDoo]

The easiest way to test the beeper is to take the lead off of the temp. sensor, and ground it on the engine. There should be a continuous beep.

Lou

 

[black charger]

Thanx,will try it this weekend,taking off up north now to do some tinkering and boating.

 

[Dr Honda]

If it's never been replaced... I can almost guaranty that it's dead. I haven't touched a 98 or earlier ski that the buzzer worked properly on. AND... if it does work... it will be intermittent.


Oh.... FYI... yes... you should get 2 beeps when you put the lanyard on. But, what Lou said is the fastest way to check. Put the lanyard on, and ground the temp wire. BUT... I bet if you put your ear up to the handle bar pad, and put the lanyard on... you will hear 2 faint clicks. That's the buzzer trying to make noise.

 

[s14unimog]

Mine work intermittently and when it doesn't I get those faint clicks. It's done at that point? Funny thing is that a couple smacks, directly on the beeper under the pad, always makes it work. Ever had any luck rebuilding one?

Those puppies are $70

 

[LouDoo]

You can get a replacement beeper at Radio Shack, around $10.00, I don't remember the part number, just take the old one with you.

Lou

 

[black charger]

Well,checked things out and no beeps by attaching the lanyard or grounding the temp sensor.I took the handlebar cover off,removed the beeper and it worked hooked straight to a battery.There s conflicting info on this forum as to whether I should get 2 beeps or not.The lanyard is just a piece of plastic so it doesn't seem like it has any kind of electronics built into it.The place I bought it from gave me a new lanyard with the machine and it will start with pushing in the lanyard button with your finger.I guess I will have to do some electrical testing,which I hate.I don't care about the 2 beeps,just the overhear beeper.