NMEA 2000 and the 1.8L

[Josserman]

Is there not an analog tach signal? Couldn't you just convert it to nmea2k with something like this?

RS11 - CANbus Engine Data Converter, NoLand Engineering

Here's my custom dash. I ditched the factory dash cap and panel entirely. Made the cap from 1/2" marine ply and hardboard for the curves, sealed it, and then had it upholstered. I built the cap for maximum dimensions of the panel, which let me just fit a Go7 with flush mount, and the additional rocker switches I needed. I'm thrilled with how it turned out, but I don't know if I'd do it again. I had never done anything like this before, and I bet I have 80-100 hours in this project.View attachment 96616View attachment 96617View attachment 96618

Yea was reading your build post earlier today, good inspiration! I think the gauges are doing a lot more then just reading analog signals. Seems there’s a master/slave setup on the gauges, and I have a feeling they are probably dealing with the same proprietary Yamaha language. That said, probably my easiest bet is to just move the rocker switches off the dash area, keep the stock gauges, and build a new dash like yours to free up space for a large screen.