YDS success on 240/242?

[txav8r]

It has been debated whether the version 1. whatever will work on the newer boats. Some had comm errors, others say they got it to work. Can I get a confirmation from a couple of guys that indeed it does work, whether the typical monkey leash connected the same, in the starboard engine compartment behind the round inspection port? Were there spare connectors hanging there as in the 230 series boat? Thanks for the help!

 

[steined]

I researched this just a bit ago, you can't search YDS on here or the other site, but you can at google: yds 242 site:yamahajetboaters.com

I came up with this: http://yamahajetboaters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=51795

Maybe that helps? Under the helm, disconnect the tach.

 

[txav8r]

Doesn't help...I am permanently banned at yjb. So links to it don't get me to it. But thanks. Are you using YDS on your boat?

 

[steined]

Go here: http://www.hidemyass.com/ then paste in that URL

 

[Julian]

@txav8r have you opened the access port and looked for the connectors? If they are there, then I can send you the cable and SW and you could just try it....

 

[steined]

No I have been trying to see if I could acquire the new 2.0 stuff. As much as I hate federal legislation on these types of things, and since it already exists in the Auto realm, the OBD2 legislation allowed small mechanics to read codes off of cars and make available the same equipment to small shops that GM/Ford/Etc use. Now that there is a plethora of emissions control equipment on boats, I was trying to see if the same law would/could apply to boats.

I will probably buy a cable though and see what happens. Just too many things to do before Bimini and not enough days!

 

[steined]

Here is a summary of a success story.

Well yes indeed, it works......flawlessly!!
It turned out to be a bad cable.....#$%^&*!!
If you use the diagnostic ports under the helm, you do indeed need to disconnect the plug on the gauge. (thanks guys)
I wanted to be a little closer to the engine so I used the diagnostic plug inside the round inspection cover in the engine compartment, starboard side.
If you use that one, you're basically unplugging the gauge at the engine instead of the helm.
Absolutely love the capabilities of the software.
All in all, would have never know about any of this if it wasn't for this forum.
Thanks folks!!

So it appears as though you can use the cables under the dash without needing to get into the access port. You just have to disconnect the appropriate tach as well.

 

[txav8r]

Thanks @steined , yes, you have always had to disconnect the gauges from the feed. I sent my old monkey leash with my 230 when I sold it. I have software, just need to make a leash. I do remember that thread from yjb. I would like verified info on this before I go to the trouble. I say that, because this was a big issue with new boats. And for this single or maybe two that said they got it to work, 50 said it wouldn't. I am not doubting it, but I couldn't get much conversation out of this guy back then. So I just kind of wondered if he really got it to work. Yeah, I know about the workaround to get on yjb. But going there at all just puts a bad taste in my mouth. I know there is reference there, but the more we all build the reference here, the better we all will be. yjb is a dead end and you can't get feedback or replies too much from anyone there now...the knowledge base is here, and we need to generate the threads here instead of using that place. Thanks for the direction, even when I did still go over there occasionally by the method you shared, I can't search without joining, and I refuse to join, even under an alias. yjb and its singular control won't get my help or presence again.

 

[Noko]

This help?

 

[Britboater]

...the knowledge base is here, and we need to generate the threads here instead of using that place.

I totally agree, buy IMHO this forum needs a technical section other than just a general. Sometimes, if you haven't been on for a while certain threads move on so quickly.