OBD2 Port

[SorryCharlie]

Do these boats come with the ability to read error conditions?

[mmandley]

Yes
But it requires a special connector and software. It's a scanner like your car


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[MLA]

Boats do have OBD but not the standardized OBDII

[trayson]

Yeah, the code readers are pretty much specific to the marine industry and tend to be prohibitively expensive. The cheapest one I found was hundreds of dollars. It just didn't make sense.

And for the newer boats, the display screens tell you the error codes and descriptions anyway, so it's reading it's own codes...

[SorryCharlie]

These are basically truck engines, wonder what the reason is for leaving something east like a OBD@ off? so you're captive to the dealer?

[MLA]

These are basically truck engines, wonder what the reason is for leaving something east like a OBD@ off? so you're captive to the dealer?

If you know why we have OBDII on light duty vehicles, you will understand it was not left off of boats. OBDII was federally mandated. Even prior to OBDII, you could still purchase an aftermarket scan tool and interface with OBDI on quite a few of the auto maker's system. However, some, most were the imports, kept their protocol proprietary. With that said, there is nothing preventing you or anyone from purchasing the software/cable and interfacing with your MEFI engine system. You are only restricted by your wallet.

[trayson]

MLA is correct. I'm pretty sure that I have MEFI 5 on my CAT 340 ETX engine. so that means for "only" $500, I could get this:

https://www.obd2allinone.com/mefi5scan.asp

[SorryCharlie]

MLA is correct. I'm pretty sure that I have MEFI 5 on my CAT 340 ETX engine. so that means for "only" $500, I could get this:

https://www.obd2allinone.com/mefi5scan.asp

Federally mandated or not, I can read the code on my truck for $20 and have a general idea of what the issue is.

You're in luck, it's down to $350 ;)

[trayson]

Federally mandated or not, I can read the code on my truck for $20 and have a general idea of what the issue is.

You're in luck, it's down to $350 ;)

$20 = economies of scale/supply and demand. :-( Just like the availability of Marinized parts for our engines...

[SorryCharlie]

$20 = economies of scale/supply and demand. :-( Just like the availability of Marinized parts for our engines...


Tell me about it, fuel pump $800 :???:

[sivs1]

I just replaced the alternator in my car. $1,350. as everything become more complex, more tight, more regulated the costs will just continue to climb.

[SorryCharlie]

I just replaced the alternator in my car. $1,350. as everything become more complex, more tight, more regulated the costs will just continue to climb.


Damn, what kind of car?

[sivs1]

Mercedes Benz. Autozone had a rebuilt one for $300, I opted for the dealer special with unlimited mile warranty. Besides, no way I was going to try it myself, there's hardly any room to even change the battery.

[SorryCharlie]

Mercedes Benz. Autozone had a rebuilt one for $300, I opted for the dealer special with unlimited mile warranty. Besides, no way I was going to try it myself, there's hardly any room to even change the battery.

Looks like Moomba's and Mercedes are in the same category when it comes to repairs.

How are you liking that XD, is that the Diesel?>

[sivs1]

Looks like Moomba's and Mercedes are in the same category when it comes to repairs.

How are you liking that XD, is that the Diesel?>

Same day dropped $600 on a new PDM for the Supra. My 2006 LSV was so easy to work on, the rear lockers were huge and I could easily get into the engine compartment and move around. With the newer boats it seems like they are re-configuring space to maximize cabin area and somehow condensing engine/rear locker areas.

The XD is great, such a well built over built truck. Getting close to 10,000 miles and boy have I used it. Yes, it's the Diesel, feels just right power wise. I had a Ram 2500 and with 850lbs of torque was just overkill for my needs.

[SorryCharlie]

That's my dream truck, gotta pay for the boat first, plus pay for the fuel pump. Bet the torque on that truck is a dream.

[kaneboats]

Put front brakes and rotors on the Suburban the other day. No special tools or funky heads like some cars. Just bolts, etc. Super easy. Then changed the oil and filter on Sunday. Don't even have to use my ramps. Just put a cardboard down and slide under there. Done in under 10 min. I like things that you can reach.

[SorryCharlie]

Amen brother, I hate the way you have to contort yourself to work on a boat, getting to old for that.

[Darter]

Amen brother, I hate the way you have to contort yourself to work on a boat, getting to old for that.

That's what direct drives are for. ;)

[SorryCharlie]

That's what direct drives are for. ;)

They take up to much cockpit space.