Rinda Diacom Diagnostic Software

[tony1204au]

I'm looking at buying one of these diagnostic packages but Rinda seem to be difficult to get answers from.
Who is using this software?? What do you think of it?? And does anyone know if it's compatible with the newer type F150, F115 CT motors.
I only need the outboard software so I'm not interested in the inboard side of it.

[PanRonnie]

http://www.brpdiagnostics.com/yamahaydspwcdiagnostic/

[tony1204au]

Thanks for the link.. But I should of been clearer with my post. I only need Mercury specific software.

[PanRonnie]

http://www.cdielectronics.com/produc.../#!prettyPhoto

[davemvegas]

i have a rinda scanner. it works the same as a ddt. reads history, hours and codes. it will fire injectors and coils to test them. i have a cable for my optimax and for efi mercurys.

[LongShot]

i have a rinda scanner. it works the same as a ddt. reads history, hours and codes. it will fire injectors and coils to test them. i have a cable for my optimax and for efi mercurys.

Read their advertisements and it hinted that you could go in and change performance parameters. Fuel offsets but not actually curves? DDT software is tough to come by for the Smartcraft motors. If you have used both DDT and Rinda what has your satisfaction with the Rinda? Pros and cons? Thanks.

[flabum1017]

The scan tool specs are here, looks like it will do them with the right cables/..... http://www.rinda.com/acro/Diacom_Engine_Support.pdf . as will the software for PC http://www.rinda.com/acro/Diacom_Engine_Support.pdf

[flabum1017]

I use Rinda, been using it for the past ten years.....does everything I need it to do

[davemvegas]

Read their advertisements and it hinted that you could go in and change performance parameters. Fuel offsets but not actually curves? DDT software is tough to come by for the Smartcraft motors. If you have used both DDT and Rinda what has your satisfaction with the Rinda? Pros and cons? Thanks.

i have not used either one enough to compare the two. i use my rinda to look for code that is causing a horn to go off. also to set the tps volts at idle. it seems to have the same data as ddt for rpm and hour history. i am in the dark about either being able to reprogram fuel or timing of the pcm. it is also good for firing the coils and easily spotting the one with a weak spark.

[tony1204au]

I'm happy with the functions of the Rinda software, but does anyone know if it's compatible with the new mercury 4 strokes?? I've heard they use a different platform. G3 seems to come to mind.

[PanRonnie]

http://www.rinda.com/acro/Diacom_Engine_Support.pdf

[tony1204au]

That list tells me that it only supports 4 strokes between 2002-2010.
Either the list hasn't been updated or it doesn't support the newer 4 strokes. With 2016 around the corner, it seems like the package is a bit dated...

[PanRonnie]

it says Verado 350 = the verado 350 is fourstroke and introduced in 2015
https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/unleashed
don,t know which engines you could mean unless the 400R
http://www.mercuryracing.com/outboar...s/verado-400r/
or 400 ROS
http://www.mercuryracing.com/meet-the-new-boss/

[tony1204au]

The engines in question are the 3.0L inline 4 150hp, the 1.7L 115hp CT (Command Thrust).

[Wayne Cammidge]

Is the CT not a 2.1L engine?
The 1.7L is the older verado derived NAL4 ( Naturally Aspirated L4)