

The unit's portability and water-resistance allow engine check-ups to be performed at sea as well as in dry dock, keeping Honda owners on the water - where they want to be. HDS affords Honda Marine customers the opportunity to view an instant record of their engine's current condition, as well as out-of-range parameters that may indicate a need for service. For example, an operator may choose to record only when coolant temperature is more than 200 oF, or when RPM exceeds 5,500. Data recording may be automatically triggered when particular symptoms occur or when certain conditions are present.

Operators have the option to view individual pieces or groups of data via the unit's LCD screen.īeyond real-time Data List capability, HDS's Snapshot Mode allows technicians to select specific data items to record, from 30 seconds up to three minutes. The unit also allows users to view real-time ECM input and output information in the form of a Data List that displays information such as engine speed, throttle opening and engine coolant temperature at the time of failure, giving technicians a fuller Trouble Codes are relayed to the device, where they are displayed along with brief explanations of their associated component and circuit failure statuses.

Unveiled earlier this fall, HDS underscores Honda Marine's commitment to exceptional customer service by adding increased value to Honda outboard engine ownership.ĭeveloped by Honda Engineering Research and Development during the past five years, HDS is a lightweight, compact diagnostic tool that uses a Honda Interface Module (HIM) coupled with an iPAQ personal digital assistant (PDA) to decipher Trouble Codes recorded by the Engine Control Module (ECM). Honda Marine recently introduced its Honda Diagnostic System (HDS), a hand-held iPAQ-based device that quickly and easily detects problems and related maintenance issues with Honda BF135, BF150, BF200 and BF225 EFI engines.
