Ok - update.....I took the boat down to a reputable Honda shop because I was stumped on fixing this and they have the equipment and tools to make it right,.,.. I explained the history of the boat concerning the overheat issue in 2015 that was fixed by cleaning and replacing t-stats and told them that I was getting code 48. I asked them to go ahead and do an annual service, replace the impeller, fuel filters and all that goes with an annual service. I figured since they had the boat out of the water and on their trailer, I should knock everything out for the season. Here is where it goes south..............
They called and said all work was done, that the computer showed a history of an over heat, I explained that to them that it happened in 2015 and solved issue, then they said the computer showed a history of an 02 fault. Then they took the boat out for a test ride on the water, they said it did an overheat warning but not an o2 warning. They then stated that they needed to wait for the most recent Honda upload on the computer and they would put it back on the computer and check it
Today, they said they put the motor on the computer, it's now showing OVERHEAT and not o2 sensor. He said it is intermittent an 02 sensor but not constant. Then they stated that they have an IR temp gun on the motor and it's not overheating at all, just throwing the code.............
He said they've been on the phone for over 2 hours with Honda trying to figure out different things to check. He stated he personally believes it will be an ECU fault and I'll need to replace it, but for now, he said they are waiting for additional information from Honda to determine the best way to go, Honda has not stated it was an ECU, but are troubleshooting with the maintenance folks.
The the motor was put in service May 2011 so it's out of warranty, it has 180 hours on it....not abused, but I think I am fixing to have to write a big check.......anybody got any experience with this??
Mike AKA Hondadude - this is a reputable Honda dealer, I would presume they may be able to get Honda to make a good will gesture if it turns out to be that....but ya never know.......any thoughts?
They called and said all work was done, that the computer showed a history of an over heat, I explained that to them that it happened in 2015 and solved issue, then they said the computer showed a history of an 02 fault. Then they took the boat out for a test ride on the water, they said it did an overheat warning but not an o2 warning. They then stated that they needed to wait for the most recent Honda upload on the computer and they would put it back on the computer and check it
Today, they said they put the motor on the computer, it's now showing OVERHEAT and not o2 sensor. He said it is intermittent an 02 sensor but not constant. Then they stated that they have an IR temp gun on the motor and it's not overheating at all, just throwing the code.............
He said they've been on the phone for over 2 hours with Honda trying to figure out different things to check. He stated he personally believes it will be an ECU fault and I'll need to replace it, but for now, he said they are waiting for additional information from Honda to determine the best way to go, Honda has not stated it was an ECU, but are troubleshooting with the maintenance folks.
The the motor was put in service May 2011 so it's out of warranty, it has 180 hours on it....not abused, but I think I am fixing to have to write a big check.......anybody got any experience with this??
Mike AKA Hondadude - this is a reputable Honda dealer, I would presume they may be able to get Honda to make a good will gesture if it turns out to be that....but ya never know.......any thoughts?