I have been remiss in providing an update. First off to those on my wait list I want to apologize for you waiting so long. I do believe I clued everyone that contacted me that it was going to be a while if ever but if I missed someone I do apologize. I am going to provide an explanation but that still does not express how sorry I am. For those looking for DIY instructions skip down as that is below.
When I started selling these kits it was to provide my teenage son who has medical challenges a way of making money, learning something, and spending time with me. I never made a single penny from this. In fact I lost money on it as I paid my son all net profits and never included all of the costs. I have some supplies left yet he is unable to continue to do this. The profit margin is small and just not worth my personal time to do. I have more supplies for some parts than others but basically enough to make three kits for 2015-2017 ar 240 or 242 ls. I am going to get those built and then start down the list I already have. if for some reason I end up with any to sell because someone is no longer interested I will post those up but please do reach out prior if you have not already. For those just reading on I never accepted any funds for a unit until it was ready to ship. Once I have exhausted my full kit supplies I may offer the other partial kit parts for sale but I am discontinuing this.
I also had many issues with wiring diagrams, controllers with poor QC sent to me, wrong controllers sent to me, but most of all end users plugging in the t harness plugs upside down even with a giant bold warning page telling them to read all directions and very clear directions with that as a warning. these plugs are even indexed to prevent that yet still many folks found a way to force them upside down.
Ok now for the DIY types. There are just too many different wiring schemes between models to make all the specific diagrams and instructions. The principle is the same for all models though. For the start side NEUTP1 is normally open port side start and closing it with PECMPWR for enough duration will start the port engine. NEUTS1 and SECMPWR for the starboard engine. For stop IGN STOP-P is normally open and closing it with PECMGND momentarily will stop the port engine. IGN STOP-S and SECMGND for starboard engine. It is important to keep each of the 4 actions independent and isolated. I have been using PTR4-IND (the IND is super important as other models are sold but on the PTR4-IND will work) 4 relay controllers. Building the plug and play T harness is time consuming and a bit frustrating at times. Honestly the harness is not required and this can be done at the switch adapting the previous diagram to this controller and swiping in but the T-harness is cleaner and was the only way I would ship these to others to install. The duetsch connectors are a bit pricey. Many have posted links for the push buttons but basically any momentary normally push button suitable for a boat will work. Everything can be found on Amazon although I am not sure that I have the current links. The basics is to wire each button to deliver 12v positive to two triggers inputs on the controller. I have the timing I was setting in the controllers below.
A Quick tip is that push button stop is more useful than push button start and that can be push button start alone can be accomplished with far less wiring and with or without a controller. Isolating the port from starboard circuit is still needed
Hopefully those who tackle this DIY will supply more model specific information and keep this going.
These are the settings I used but crank and stop times but may be modified if needed
- 1. The are the setting I used but crank and stop times but may be modified if needed
- a. A crank time that is too short will cause an error message to pop up Connext
- This message is not indication that any damage has been done but the crank time should be longer
- 2. The preset times are
- a. 2.5 seconds for first engine (RL1)
- b. 2.7 Seconds wait for the second engine then 2.5 second crank (RL2)
- c. 0.5 Second stop signal for first engine (RL3)
- d. 0.5 Second stop signal for second engine (RL4)
- i. note the stop signals are simultaneous
- 3. To enter programming mode press either arrow key on the controller and move the cursor with the arrow key to the spot that needs to be changed
- 4. To change values use the + and – keys
- 5. To exit programming arrow until back at main screen
Main Screen Diagram
1:0025s 2:0025s
3:0002s 4:0002s
Programming Mode Diagrams
RL1 ON 0025 ->
OFF 0000s LP0000
RL2 OFF 0027 ->
ON 0025s LP0001
RL3 ON 0005 ->
OFF 0000s LP0000
RL4 ON 0005 ->
OFF 0000s LP0000
- 1. To prevent unwanted operation of the buttons there are a few options
- a. Turn off Keys
- b. Remove Safety Lanyard
- c. Take Throttles out of neutral positions
- 2. All key functions will continue to function as they did without the push button start
- 3. Keys must be in on position for the push button start to work
- If the system is causing unwanted start or stop immediately disconnect controller T harness and reconnect factory harness together