http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:59:15 +0000 30 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28863-no-replacement-exhaust-flaps-covers-for-inside-stainless-exhaust-tips/
I have searched many websites with boat supplies and all I can find are the kind that attach to the end of the exhaust pipes. AFAIK these will not work for my setup unless I hacksaw off the stainless pipes LOL.

Nice how an aesthetic and extra feature / option for the boat (that I did not order) now turn out to be a real pain

I've contacted my Malibu Dealer and so far they are finding that I might have to replace the whole exhaust pipe tip with the flap at $179 per tip. That is ridiculous. If I have to do that, I will eliminate the fancy stainless tips if possible. Hopefully they contact Malibu directly and are given a better answer.

Does anyone have any clues about this?]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:59:15 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28863-no-replacement-exhaust-flaps-covers-for-inside-stainless-exhaust-tips/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/14081-engine-oil-whats-the-best/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:35:18 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/14081-engine-oil-whats-the-best/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28866-ecu-fault-wont-start/
The second time I took it out, I turned the key on at the house to check fuel, the gauges didn't spin up and the LCD display read "NRES". I shut it off and back on again and the gauges came on and fuel was 7/8. I went to check the hours and expected around 155 but it read 0.0. I took it to the lake and ran the blowers about 5 minutes waiting to launch. We backed it into the water and it started just like normal, I shut off the blowers and the engine died. I just thought it was cold, but it wouldn't restart. It cranked over strong but it wouldn't fire. Then the LCD display started showing "ECU". We spent about an hour searching for any loose connections or anything but no luck.

Here's what I've tried.
1) Paperclip method to reset ECU with throttle cycle
2) Disconnecting batteries for about an hour
3) Checked EFI fuses: good
4) Disconnected and reconnected every connector I could reach
5) Turned the key on and checked fuel at the valve on the fuel rail: it only dribbled out
6) Fuel filter is clear
7) Checked the fuel pump with multi-meter: no power
8) Checked the connection about 6" up from the fuel pump: no power
9) Checked spark at distributor coil wire: good spark
10) It still turns over strong, but won't fire

The Malibu dealer is about an hour and a half to two hours away (through Denver traffic), closes at 6 and won't accept boats for service on weekends. I'm thinking about taking it to the Supra dealer which is closer and the service department seems more helpful and willing to work on the Indmar engine. Thanks for any help.]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:28:18 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28866-ecu-fault-wont-start/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25158-no-start-troubleshooting-procedure/ Until ice out I have a bit of free time so I built the following strawman as a starting point.
I am hoping to get lots of feedback from all the kids at tmc.

I will attempt to edit the pdf document as any new entries (be brutal, I can take it) indicate that changes are required. That way users do NOT need to browse the complete thread to sort out the individual details. If this topic matures gracefully we may want to build a flow-chart to better illustrate the decision tree and/or migrate to the diy section (or anywhere the mods prefer).

Let's give it a whirl and see where it goes from here.

I've given up trying to make the document look rational in the bbs editor. Instead I've included this link to a PDF that should be globally available. PDF extensions may need to be renamed after saving a local copy. If you don't care to check out the pdf here is

THE SHORT LIST:

Key to ON position.

Normal: Gages active and continuous (repeating) MDC Warning Chime.

Check: Battery isolation switch, Safety lanyard, Battery voltage.

Key to Crank.

Normal: Engine spins

No Spin Check: Gear shift in neutral, Main circuit breaker, Engine circuit breaker, Battery voltage, Hydro-locked

Normal: Engine Starts

No Start Check: Fuel in tank, Vapor Lock, Fuel pump cycle (at ignition on), Flooded engine, Fuel filter, Fuel pump intake screen, ECM/EFI relay working, Cannon connector, Intake and Exhaust passages clear

I'm not married to any of this.
Please feel free to comment so that we can have a decent resource/document.
Thanks for the help.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:25:49 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/25158-no-start-troubleshooting-procedure/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28847-gauges-not-registering-on-start-up/ trying to get friends 2000 sunsetter lxi gauges to register swapped mdc box still nothing checked lanyard no joy does anyone know where to get wiring diagram for connections from mdc to trace back wires or any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:33:05 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28847-gauges-not-registering-on-start-up/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28802-oil-removal/
Since I am removing the motor for repair . . is there a slick fix to making the oil draining easier (and more complete)?

Thanks all.

Kevin
Lake Stevens, WA]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:47:43 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28802-oil-removal/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28855-ski-pylon-stuck-need-suggestions-to-free-it-up/ Anybody have any suggestions on getting this freed up?
Any one else have this problem?]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:40:46 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28855-ski-pylon-stuck-need-suggestions-to-free-it-up/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28853-leaking-heater-due-to-missing-hoses/ Picked up a 2005 Vride with dual heater. Was measuring for a sub box when i noticed both water hoses at the heater had been cut off. Its been wet under the drivers feet but thought it was from our cracked fittings we had on the ballast tanks. Do i have to run all new lines now? Dont know how far they were cut back but the person could have at least bypassed the system. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:03:23 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28853-leaking-heater-due-to-missing-hoses/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28303-engine-ecu-no-data/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:46:38 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28303-engine-ecu-no-data/ http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28683-steering-tilt-mechanism-replacement/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:33:03 +0000 http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/28683-steering-tilt-mechanism-replacement/