03 XPDI maint warn but no code

[freestyle_xpdi]

hey guys i bought an 03 XPDI 2 days ago and from the time i put it in the water it goes straight into limp mode and flashes MAINT. took it back to the dealer, they got their BUDS onto it and it shows no fault. they try it in their test tank and it runs and revs fine. soon as i get it in the open water it LIMPS. O2 sensor?? air injector?? compressor?? any ideas?

 

[STA70]

hey guys i bought an 03 XPDI 2 days ago and from the time i put it in the water it goes straight into limp mode and flashes MAINT. took it back to the dealer, they got their BUDS onto it and it shows no fault. they try it in their test tank and it runs and revs fine. soon as i get it in the open water it LIMPS. O2 sensor?? air injector?? compressor?? any ideas?

i am having the exact same problem, put my 04 xpdi in the water and it go's straight into "maint" mode, the ski wont rev properly then all of a sudden you will get a quick burst of it revving fine then it will almost stall. took it back to the shop and they hooked their scanner up to it, it didnt log any codes and would run and rev fine on the trailer. just not so well in the water.

any ideas?

 

[seadoosnipe]

Pita!....

Man, that's like the biggest bummer in the world. It's like you have a problem, every time to you it, you have the same problem but as soon as you carry it to the shop, it seems to work fine!.........then of course, you have to pay them to tell you, it runs great.....

I don't mean to poke at the DI but it's my (and many members) worst nightmare. It's the hardest 2 stroke there is to troubleshoot. But, if you get one that runs good, it's faster than the RFI models.

I don't think it would be a sensor. If so, it would register a code. Did you actually witness the shop put the ski in a test tank? Just curious since I have this big problem with trusting that these guys do what they say they do, then charge you an arm and a leg, just to know, when you bring it back again, they will tack on more charges.

The DI system using the compressor (which it seems you already know something about) and air injector, fuel over the top, might play a part in your problems. I would test the compressor output to make sure it's working properly. There is a solenoid that bleeds off excessive pressure. Because the compressor is mechanically connected to the engine, it responds to the speed of the engine. So, pressure is regulated by a solenoid that bleeds it off if there is to much. If this sticks open, then you haven't enough pressure to atomize your fuel for full power.

The compressor system also works your RAVE valves. If you have a leak in one of your air lines, you'll also loose pressure, causing the system to limp because of not enough air for combustion.....

I believe your problem is going to be related to your compressor. Don't take it back to the shop, it's eventually going to cost you big bucks. See if this is something your capable of doing. Inspection of all hoses would be the first thing I'd suggest. The solenoid can be tested by jumping 12 volt power to it. You should hear it click open, then shut when power is released. If this is all good, then you might hook up a pressure gage and see what kind of stable pressure you get behind the compressor. :cheers:

 

[freestyle_xpdi]

some good pointers there... mine turned out to be mpem. sorted now and runs great.

 

[STA70]

It has been back to the shop. They rang me this morn and told me that it had a faulty spark plug. I'm a bit scepticle about that throwing it into maint mode? It doesn't worry me at the moment as I won't be payin a cent because I have just picked it up from a shop recently. I payed for a working ski, that is what I expect.

 

[mudpie]

my friend ,who runs a independent shop had one that did this.
he was winterizing it a said it went into limp and maint light was on
would not rev up
so he hits me up when he needs my budds program.
so he rolls up late before closing and hooked up to budds and no codes!!!
a fuel injected unit can only monitor eletrical functions and signals
not mechanical, I.E. fuel pressure,air pressure,stuck injectors ect
but to throw it into limp and light maint light, hmmmmmm?
of course his did the same thing for me , ran great !!!!
did not have a chance to check run time history and last minute records
in the memory for a clue. i had to take care of a family emergency.
but he did manage to drive off with our garden hose still attached !!!
broke it in half and was dragging 25 feet of hose down the road LOL.
let us know if the new mpem took care of the problem.
mud