I have a CEL/DTC, no limp home mode this time. Though not knowing and the $189 computer diagnostic fee adds up quick. I tried Yacht Devices, as it claims DTC, though all I got was a digital gauges on my phone. I am hearing that Easy Connect can show DTC. My boat has the following engine...
I have a 2010 Volvo Penta 5.7Gi and I find it frustrating to have an issue and not know what it is. My marina charges $189 to read the DTC. I really miss not having to worry about codes with a carb or miss being able to read a CEL w/ an OBDII reader. What should I buy that can tell me WTF is my...
I bought a new Starter Battery and moved the old starting battery as the new house battery. All worked well yesterday. The voltage of both batteries was over 14V, when on so the relay is working. Though still got the CEL.
Last fall, before I put everything away, I decided to add two batteries to my boat. I have one battery to start the boat and the other for the house (listening to radio w/o fear). I tested to validate that everything came on, before I put it away for the season and the start of this season. I...
I have concluded that searching for anything related to water temp sensors tends to brings back search results for telling you the coolant temp of your engine. I know some speed sensors and transducers have an included water temp sensor, though I don't have one and don't want to drill a hole in...
I have an older Fusion IP600, I some how got the LCD to come back on. I have 4 speakers in the cockpit, 2 in the bow and 2x in the transom. It looks like my radio can have 4 speakers split across the first two zones and the third zone is for an amp that I don't have. Only four of the speakers...
I am finding out how poorly designed Regal makes the boats in terms of channeling water. The 2011 Regal 2300 that I just aquired has carpet on the bottom of the storage areas and painted fibergerglass. The paint likes to flake off and the carpet likes to stay wet. I purchased some modular vented...
Looking at the instructions and diagram, I see the following:
OPTIONAL SWITCH FOR NO CURRENT DRAW WHEN IN STORAGE
source: https://d2pyqm2yd3fw2i.cloudfront.net/files/resources/instructions/990310020.pdf
My thoughts were the same, that when you set the battery switch to "off", it would isolate...
It looks like they recommend a "switch" on the 16AWG that connects to ground from the add a battery SI-ACR relay for long term storage. I also heard about possible parasetic drain for this system. I am wondering if anyone has used a small relay, instead of a "switch". This way when the boat is...
I got a Blue Seas Add a Battery kit. I see in the diagram it shows the ground from the 2nd battery going to the negative bus bar. I can't think of any reason that I can't just connect the ground of one battery to the other, so I can save time and a few bucks by not having a longer cable to the...
I have a 5.7GiC-300-J VP w/ a DP. Watching videos it seems like a couple of the hoses need to be removed, though the confusing part is it looks like some have plugs you just pull, while others you need to remove some anti-knock sensors. I have been winterizing my 4.3L Mercruiser for years...
I have been reading up on different batteries and I am curious if anyone uses an AGM Battery on a VP? I have a 5.7GiC-300-J and the AGMs seemed pretty interesting. I do hear there can be some alternator issues with them and some require a voltage regulator if the alternator charges the battery...
The context is for a battery in a smaller run about, not a crusier. I shut off the battery, as I put it on the trailer. I just don't want to be gone for a few weeks and have issues starting the boat.
I don't see how it can easiliy be removed, it isn't the stereo systems where you can remove the bezel, like I could with my old stereo. Looking under the dash, everything is placed really close together. It was never taken out, though it was in Texas, until now.
I have no idea about the...
