Interestingly enough the connector that I bought an adaptor for was not the right one. To the untrained eye, it looked identical, but it's only identical looking straight at it, which does not actually line up when trying to connect them (the one portion at 3 o clock of the circle and other at 8 o clock don't align). Will have to wait til they open on Wednesday to call and order the adaptor (94029) for the other connector that my boat has (pictured separately below)Looks like your correct, but have also noticed some VP models have had 2 different connectors for the data link. Not saying one is better then the other but just what I've come across
I've been emailing them and they replied that the J series (even though mine were made in 2007) takes the CAN style as you just found out. In my opinion, we are lucky as that is the upgraded one is my understanding. I think it fits more applications too?Interestingly enough the connector that I bought an adaptor for was not the right one. To the untrained eye, it looked identical, but it's only identical looking straight at it, which does not actually line up when trying to connect them (the one portion at 3 o clock of the circle and other at 8 o clock don't align). Will have to wait til they open on Wednesday to call and order the adaptor (94029) for the other connector that my boat has (pictured separately below)View attachment 383254View attachment 383256
Hopefully you can return the one that does not fit and get a refund.Interestingly enough the connector that I bought an adaptor for was not the right one. To the untrained eye, it looked identical, but it's only identical looking straight at it, which does not actually line up when trying to connect them (the one portion at 3 o clock of the circle and other at 8 o clock don't align). Will have to wait til they open on Wednesday to call and order the adaptor (94029) for the other connector that my boat has (pictured separately below)View attachment 383254View attachment 383256
I spoke to a rep named Mark and he was super helpful. He said that the circular connector that I originally bought for is for connecting 2 engines. The 94029 is the correct adaptor for my setup and they are able to just exchange them (plus some money for price difference) as opposed to having to return everything and re-order. He was great to deal with, so I will report back once I get the new adaptorThat's a bummer, hope they will exchange
The CAN connector is the other that one I was thinking of which another poster posted here prior. I'll try to put this in my notes for when it shows up again
Is the 5V sensor something different than the Knock Sensor which had low voltage too? If different, what would need to be fixed, or what sensor to look for?The 5V Sensor Reference #2 is low . . . 4.17 volts vs. 5.01 volts for the Reference #1. It would be best to get that fixed. It could be a faulty sensor bringing the voltage down.
Is there a trim sender that is not connected or not working?
I also see the Soft Warning Output goes On/Off at the same time the alarm so it does recognize it when it happens, but it doesn't seem any of the other sections drop/raise dramatically?Is the 5V sensor something different than the Knock Sensor which had low voltage too? If different, what would need to be fixed, or what sensor to look for?
The trim sender is connected and working, but the gauge does not work. Could that be related?
Did anything else stand out?
I ask these questions as a total newb, but is it possible that the VR#2 issue that you called out is feeding the Knock Sensor? You mentioned that we can't really tell which sensors use which VR, but is that one possibility?
Not sure which ECM/PCM your engine has . . . Which ECM are you having to chose on the Diacom screen?
I followed the wire and it goes to the back of the engine, so not near or tied in with the spark plug wires - there was one sensor right at the rear/top of the engine that had wires which were pretty squished by a larger hose, which sensor is this?If there actually is a knock being sensed then that is an issue. Look for the sensor on the side of the block, will have a singal wire and larger plastic type connector
Follow the wire and make sure it is not in a bundle with the spark plug wires. The plug wires if they are side by side will send a false signal to the ECM
Do agree the 5V needs to be fixed