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    Rinda Diacom Software

    1999 Mercury (Ser. 0G886121):

    I'm getting ready to use the Rinda Diacom software to scan my motor because of a check engine light that will not go out. Was wondering if some of you all familiar with this system could answer a couple of questions. Do you run the scan with the ignition on (motor not running), with the motor running, or both? I'm a little confused because the manual says to "turn the ignition on", but I wasn't sure if that meant to actually start up the motor. Some of the manual diagrams I see appear to show parameters at an elevated value, which would mean the outboard is running, and I couldn't really find anything on YouTube showing someone using the system.

    Also, looking at the different system test you can activate, such as with the ignition, fuel injectors, etc..., I assume when you do these with the ignition on (motor not running)???
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    Just scanning for codes it's just key on engine off. Some test are running and some aren't. It's not much different than a car.

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    With key on and engine off, connect to motor and go to codes tab. Select History so when you save the parameters, the fault codes and engine run history will save with the report.
    2006 Triton TR-21 XD, Mercury 225 Pro XS, S/N 1B287870

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    Ok - thank you. By looking at the manual, I was thinking it may be both because it appears you can graph and watch various parameters real time??? Appreciate it ya'll.

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    With the engine running on the muffs, you can see all of the parameters in real time including port, starboard and compressor temps.
    2006 Triton TR-21 XD, Mercury 225 Pro XS, S/N 1B287870

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    As stated, both are used, depending on what you're looking at.

    Always best to start with the key-on, engine-off, and check/save/print Full History Report.


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