Evinrude E-TEC 150. 2008 software

[ibrw1]

So, I bought an engine for my pontoon boat. It’s finally installed and starts right up. Idles perfect. I have the XPS XD100 full synthetic oil all hosed in. I bought software. Evinrude diagnostic ver 5.1.0. I followed procedures to install. Connected to the engine, turned on 12v power. No communications.
Question 1. Is the bootstrap cable required?

Question 2. Because it won’t connect, I still don’t know what it is I need to check for. So because we are at the end of the season, could someone fill me in on what settings I must check, verify and so on. This way once I get communications working I’d like to finish without delay.
Thanks

 

[Crosbyman]

you should visit the ETEC user board for articles such as these and expert help on ETEC issues

Evinrude Diagnostics Version 5 A Guide To Getting Started

EVINRUDE DIAGNOSTICS VERSION 5 A GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED September 2021 INTRODUCTION This guide is primarily intended to help Evinrude E-TEC owners. The words...

docs.google.com

did you install the updates and driver files for the FDTI interface and the USB com port to the triangular cable connector ?

 

[Crosbyman]

BTW Diagnostic sw is great information provider and handy for testing things but could cause issues .
remember the old saying.. if it works don't fix it

If it fires up good runs good it is probably good so just pamper it
with 2+4D, carbon guard EV engine cleaner etc... new impeller, gear oil

my 2005 75 ETEC still runs great approx 400 hrs of use

 

[ibrw1]

you should visit the ETEC user board for articles such as these and expert help on ETEC issues

Evinrude Diagnostics Version 5 A Guide To Getting Started

EVINRUDE DIAGNOSTICS VERSION 5 A GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED September 2021 INTRODUCTION This guide is primarily intended to help Evinrude E-TEC owners. The words...

docs.google.com

did you install the updates and driver files for the FDTI interface and the USB com port to the triangular cable connector ?

Yes, I changed the port from 3 to 6 and it immediately connected. I got it done. Thanks

 

[Crosbyman]

if not familiar... I suggest you proceed with caution Brain tissue on the EMM is sensitive. don't go changing things to fast or...erase things to oblivion .

check the fault log for past or..existing faults :-(