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I hope that is the issue and maybe I can convince them to install a third battery to mitigate the issue
New update from Yamaha: They are suggesting it may be a problem caused by shutting the boat off with the wheel turned. It puts tension on the steering cable that causes the system to think there is a problem when you turn the boat back on. The theory is that if you have the steering straight when you shut off the boat it should be fine and not throw errors when you turn it back on. Not sure what they intend to do to resolve this "bug" if that is indeed the cause of my problems. The dealer has another SD boat in the shop with the same issue.
It definitely got more dramatic with those guys: https://jetboaters.net/threads/anybody-else-get-griped-at-in-no-wake-mode.28785/post-553318Every marina has a few of these guys. I've had them give me the "slow down" signals as I cruised past as slowly as possible. The next throttle position I had was neutral. I noticed they weren't out the day I saw a guy leave our marina at what looked like full throttle, while still 50 yds deep in the No Wake zone.
I guess I can understand how they didn't properly account for this scenario in their software. I definitely won't accept "center the wheel before you turn it off" as any final solution.Sounds like a bunch of BS to me. How could you ever ensure the wheel is 100% straight.
They would need to install a steering wheel angle sensor and have an indicator on the dash. All newer vehicles have this sensor for the obvious reasons.Sounds like a bunch of BS to me. How could you ever ensure the wheel is 100% straight.
They would need to install a steering wheel angle sensor and have an indicator on the dash. All newer vehicles have this sensor for the obvious reasons.
Somewhere on or in your steering column there is a steering angle sensor. The safety controls on your vehicle need to know what position the steering wheel is at. I.E Traction Control, ABS, Air Bags, Radar, Active headlights, Auto 4WD, Active suspension etc. No sarcasm here.I have two 2020 cars and have no idea what your talking about lol…. Maybe I’m not picking up the sarcasm
I have two 2020 cars and have no idea what your talking about lol…. Maybe I’m not picking up the sarcasm
How has it been since?Got my boat back. Supposedly fixed after cable adjustments. 2.5 months in the shop so far for my new boat. This is probably the last chance before I ask them to buy it back. Wish me luck.
no kidding that's exactly why I'm re-powering my 2004 rather than buying a new boat...Gotta love all of the unnecessary electronics in boats these days. These types of issues is why I bought my new boat with minimal electronics.
I tried to launch it for the season today and the problem is back. Supposedly Yamaha replaced the entire system last time. It is back at the dealership now. Hoping this isn't a repeat of last season. If this was a car, I would qualify for the lemon law.How has it been since?