SMX Seaview Alarm – Water In Fuel Indicator

[Steve]

I received the attached Water In Fuel Indicator warning when I turned the ignition key on.  It remained on a few seconds then went off.  I then started the engine and let it run a few minutes and the warning indicator remained off.  I did this cycle 3 times and it was the same.  I checked the Racor filter and saw no water through the glass.  I replaced the Racor as well as the engine fuel filter.  I let the engine idle for about 15 minutes.  Shut everything off.  Waited a few minutes then turned on the ignition key.  Same alarm displayed then went off. I have a sensor in the Racor (see attached) with an alarm at the helm but it never went off. Am I missing something?

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[Steve]

Sirs,

I recently got this same alarm about two months ago.  I replaced both the racor and engine fuel filters and alarm stopped.  Have run the boat several times since (at least 15 times, at least 2-4 hours each session).  Today the alarm popped up again.  Again, my racor shows no water in the bowl and the engine is running fine.  Is there something I can check before changing filters again?

Per Tony’s info requests back on 9/27/22:

Had the boat since 2017.  

Sept 2022 was first occurrence.  

Second occurrence was August 2023. 

Third occurrence was today (10/2/2023).

Cummins qsb 5.9 Serial #46709654

The display replaced was the original smartcraft display (replaced 6-19-2019).

Attached are pictures if the helm station (2008 Back Cove 33).

Thank You !!

 

[Tony Athens]

Let’s post more details like:

 

Issue From Day one or ??

Exact engine

What type of display was replaced

Alarm panel–I do not recognize it–More pics and details-pics of the entire helm station

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