Ear piercing notification beep

[funbobby]

Anyone modify or eliminate the instrument cluster's notification sound? Mine is ridiculously loud and shrill. My dog goes apeshit when it goes off so I can't use any of the DSC modes when she's in the boat. Today the low fuel warning went off a few times which is even worse because its a long tone.

I haven't investigated under the helm yet, but I hope to find the speaker and quiet it down about 85%

 

[ScarabMike]

There is an annunciator somewhere under the helm in the dash. Just put some tape on it. You are going to want the beeps.

 

[JetTech72]

The buzzer is on the back side of the gauge (round section with 1/2" opening hole).
You should have access from the helm storage area, just put a piece of tape on it to attenuate the sound.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Will this mod work on my wife?

 

[funbobby]

Will this mod work on my wife?

Your mileage may vary. lol

 

[BobJohnson]

Anyone modify or eliminate the instrument cluster's notification sound? Mine is ridiculously loud and shrill. My dog goes apeshit when it goes off so I can't use any of the DSC modes when she's in the boat. Today the low fuel warning went off a few times which is even worse because its a long tone.

I haven't investigated under the helm yet, but I hope to find the speaker and quiet it down about 85%

Funny... I have a Chaparral, but with the same/similar set up. And... I have a dog (2 actually) that freak out at the beeps. (same as when a smoke detector does its low battery beep) I generally only get the beeps when I go into Eco Mode, Docking Mode or something like that. So, I normally, just like you, avoid those modes on dog days. I will be looking under my dash for the little "speaker" next time out and try to muffle it somehow, with out damaging it.

 

[funbobby]

Funny... I have a Chaparral, but with the same/similar set up. And... I have a dog (2 actually) that freak out at the beeps. (same as when a smoke detector does its low battery beep) I generally only get the beeps when I go into Eco Mode, Docking Mode or something like that. So, I normally, just like you, avoid those modes on dog days. I will be looking under my dash for the little "speaker" next time out and try to muffle it somehow, with out damaging it.

I jammed some mounting/poster putty in and around the hole. Still audible, but not as traumatic for the dogs.

 

[At the Sand Bar Again]

Funny... I have a Chaparral, but with the same/similar set up. And... I have a dog (2 actually) that freak out at the beeps. (same as when a smoke detector does its low battery beep) I generally only get the beeps when I go into Eco Mode, Docking Mode or something like that. So, I normally, just like you, avoid those modes on dog days. I will be looking under my dash for the little "speaker" next time out and try to muffle it somehow, with out damaging it.

Bob, I rarely hear the beep. Like you, I do get the confirmation beep when entering cruise, Eco, docking, ski modes, but nothing else like when I would expect it. For example, "low fuel". I have had low fuel warnings, but it only flashes a yellow caution with no beeps.

The only other time it did beep, was when I set my low depth warning, but it was a pain every time going to the sand bar, so I decreased the depth so now it doesn't beep (but I also have no warning now).

When else do you hear it? I would have thought when you turn on the key or initially start the engines, it would give me a confirmation beep to confirm it is working.

What are others seeing?

 

[BobJohnson]

Yeah it is just when selecting one of the modes ( ski, cruise, Eco, dock). Just 1 beep. Only takes 1 to freak out my dogs. Definitely not the end of the world. The dogs survive just fine. I never even looked for the "speaker" to quiet it after all.

 

[Julian]

I'll bet @Mainah 's beep fix would solve this problem too!

 

[Slugger55]

I'll bet @Mainah 's beep fix would solve this problem too!

Are you on the same planet as the rest of us???

 

[Julian]

Are you on the same plant as the rest of us???

Sorry, but not sure what you mean?

Are you familiar with the fix @Mainah made to eliminate the ear piercing and long beep on the Yamahas? It isn't model specific and would absolutely work on a scarab - unless scarab somehow integrated their speaker somewhere you couldn't intercept the signal.

 

[Mainah]

https://jetboaters.net/threads/shrill-to-chill-warning-buzzer-mod-with-instructions-and-video.9860/

 

[Slugger55]

@Julian I didn't see anywhere in this thread the "Yamaha" fix under a Scarab Forum until after I made my comment. That's what I was referring too.. Maybe you need to buy a Scarab..

 

[funbobby]

Did I mention I already fixed this incredibly easily quite some time ago? lol Maybe I'll post some pics...

I jammed some mounting/poster putty in and around the hole. Still audible, but not as traumatic for the dogs.

 

[Janguh Lang]

Any know how to set the depth alarm?