Fjord John
Active member
Hi all,
I have a pair of Yanmar 4 BY2 150. An alternator has started making a noise. A main agent has quoted £670.51 + vat + fitting, to order one from Japan. I’m ok paying that as it’s seems like my only practical option (for a swap over), and will come with a warranty. Do you think this is my best option? I know this is just one of the joys of boat ownership (big bills)!
Also, there seems no option on the digital instruments (on the dash) for checking error codes (the route via instructions online leads to no option in the menu). I’m not getting any codes showing but does anyone know if I can read codes or if I need to plug something in? I’m asking mainly as the diligent previous owner made reference in his maintenance journal to asking his engineer to investigate certain codes. I’d like to be that diligent too.
I’m Thames based. Thanks J
I have a pair of Yanmar 4 BY2 150. An alternator has started making a noise. A main agent has quoted £670.51 + vat + fitting, to order one from Japan. I’m ok paying that as it’s seems like my only practical option (for a swap over), and will come with a warranty. Do you think this is my best option? I know this is just one of the joys of boat ownership (big bills)!
Also, there seems no option on the digital instruments (on the dash) for checking error codes (the route via instructions online leads to no option in the menu). I’m not getting any codes showing but does anyone know if I can read codes or if I need to plug something in? I’m asking mainly as the diligent previous owner made reference in his maintenance journal to asking his engineer to investigate certain codes. I’d like to be that diligent too.
I’m Thames based. Thanks J
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