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Does anybody know if they make an adapter that will allow you to use a standard CodeKey vehicular ODB2 reader on a Nautique Excalibur engine? I need to clear a code on mine and wanted to use my exisitng equipment if possible. If not, what kind of OBD2 reader do I need?
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I would venture to guess, no. Most PCM (and all marine engines for that fact), use a DLC connector that sometimes isn't the same one as the cars use. Also, I think they are mostly using a version of the communications protocol that is more specific to marine engines.
There are only a few ways I know of for how to remove the code...
1) disconnect batteries for a few minutes. Turn a few accessories (lights, etc) to make sure that all the voltage is drained out of the system. Then hook it back up. If it is a temporary code then you might get lucky and it will be gone. If it is a permanent one, then you'll have to get it cleared.
2) I've seen a few occasions where cycling the key off and starting a few times will eventually clear the code if it gets so many successful starts without any new codes being thown.
3) Take to a dealer (should only take them 5 minutes)
4) Buy a diacom kit. usb interface and software, http://www.rinda.com/marine/marine.htm, and do it yourself. I just picked one of these up a few weeks ago. It's freaking awesome. You get access to any and all electrical signals between the ECM and the engine. You can troubleshoot, and clear codes. The pack that I got for $599 included all the adapters for PCM, Indmar, Merc, etc.
It's sad, I'm excited to hook it up to my boat and read the real hours. My guage went crazy a few years back and it says 6945.2 hrs. We all got bets on what it's gonna be.
If you're anywhere close to central texas, I'll flash it for free!
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