Just an Offer for Whomever
 

I need 10 Diacom Techmate Pro hand held scan tools to get a discount. I would be willing to pass that saving on to anyone buying here from OSO. The discount how much will depend on which kit you buy - the basic starts out at 499 plus shipping and the full scan tool with all connectors is just under 900 plus shipping.

Let me know by posting up here and if we get 10 the discount can be applied.

I do not need any maybe's just a simple yes I want one and then we can work out the costs per the unit package you want to order. Thanks

Info to help what is needed per your apps or work on plus costs.

http://www.rinda.com/acro/TechMate_Pro_Specs.pdf

I'm All In!

Terry

great 9 more or even more to respond

i have a 2005 496 mag ho coming thursday
so i'll have the serial number thu or fri.
what scan tool will i need / which would be better ?
also comes w/ an owner operator manual, but would like to get a service manual as well.
if i can diagnose / remove / replace in the driveway that would be a huge bonus for me.
thanks,
dan

I have all that and yes the engine serial number will help per which updated manuals are needed. Not counting the drive. There is 2 manuals needed for the 496. Serial number is very important here and year model. Year model on engine has a sticker on the heat exchanger for the 496 - that also tells the engine serial number. If anyone want to take a pic of it and send it to me that is fine as well. The 496 is no stranger to me. just some info.

soon as i open the crate up and get it inside i'll send off the info
thanks

I would take one

We have to get 10 for the reduce pricing. Really do not want to go a month trying to gather 10 serious buyers plus some want a scan tool asap. I am surprised that so many up here who own 496's and MEFI products and 525's that we do not have 20 min as we speak buy ins. Actually kind of shocked with only 3 out close to 375 views.

Assuming 10 units, what % is the discount???

I agree. The defacto answer for a problem with a modern motor is "Did you scan it?" I've been using Diacom Marine SW for years for a 496HO, then a 525efi. I just upgraded it to include support for Verados a few months ago. I might be in for one of these too depending on price. It seems easier than dragging my laptop outside when I want to run a scan. What kind of discount are you expecting?

I'm in. PM sent

+ 1.

discount can not be answered just yet because if everyone wants that basic kit for $499 then its a smaller discount, If everyone wants the delux kit of course bigger discount. If it is mix then an average discount will be applied. Prob expect a 5 % to 10 % discount because I have feeling most will want the basic kit. That's the best answer I can give out until we get 10 and which kits are needed. Hope that makes sense.

I will put it this way if you were to call Diacom the prices that are listed in the link is what you are going to pay regardless. Going the 10 route in which I am trying to do and pass on a discount for sure to all buyers of the hand held Techmate pro will be less than the pricing shown from the link. So with that said WHY PAY MORE when we have a discount of some sort if we can buy 10 ? Everyone agree with that ?

BUP
I have a 2006 496 HO and 2015 300 Verado
Will the basic kit work for both?
I will take the delux kit.
PM me for details to get you funds

john,i will take one,i need it for a 2004 496 and a 2000 500efi.if you get the minimum of 10 you are looking for let me know the cost and i will send a check in advance so you don,t need to put your money up front.

Their website says that the basic kit comes with adapter #94005, you need #94006 for those motors. Last time I called Diacom, they were pretty friendly and would probably make that change for you.

For the verado he will need the CAN adaptor for $249. Anyone would be better off buying the outboard kit shown in the link for the $799 or the delux kit as that comes with the adaptor to scan ECM 555 / PCM 555 as well. That will scan 496's Mercruisers. What you can do is sell the other outboard connectors / plug harnesses as the price range for them are 39 to 69 dollars.

Special note - I actually have never worked on a Verado nor ever scanned a Verado - Last before the most current diacom update version that was only good up to 2012 Verado 's. With that said I am not sure how current of a Verado can be scanned. Again really have no reason to follow Verado's cause it is not something I will ever see hence why I am in the unknown about what aftermarket scan tool will fully scan them. It might be different now since diacom did have a software update. Wanted to pass that on.

IMO you are better to spend a bit more to get the MEFI adaptor / harness and the ECM 555 / PCM 555 which that kit is $ 599 its only 100 bucks more . You then have a very wide range to scan Mercruiser engines

Mike IMO this applies to you 4 sure since you work on boats. Do not forget you can charge someone to scan their engine(s) The scan tool will pay for itself

Ah.....Count me out then. The Diacom software will scan just about any Merc I/O or OB as long as you have the right adapter. I use the same cable and adapter for my Verado that I used for my 496 and 525. No additional adapter needed. I scanned an Optimax too, just need a different adapter.

With the software, I think part of the magic is in the cable. When I upgraded my software, I had to upgrade my cable. That's really what I was paying for.

So we have 5 only -

I have all my diacom that is needed and have since like around 1993 / 1994. plus other scan tools including the Merc dealer scan tools / software.

10 Diacoms gets me into the dealer account to sell these and advertisement - that's why I am doing this and thought what ever the discount for the up front 10 would be - I would pass on however here to OSO members.. We need 10 but the turn out is slow to say the least. I will keep at it here but not for weeks on end to get 10.

Thanks so far and I am trying. I understand boaters have to spend money that prob did not want to. Will have to say that this whole board works on their own stuff, just thought it would be at least 25 by now just saying no other intent. . .

ok,that is what i want john.

I would be in on one if you had done this last year , I broke down and got one because a service call or two and it pays for itself.
In case someone is on the fence they are worth the price .......helped a fellow boater get back running on a important weekend ( iac ) .
The run under load and drop individual cylinders test helped me find a bad plug wire on mine , very nice feature

only five takers.is this a dead deal john?i was really hoping this deal would happen.hard to believe from thousands of members only five guys are in.

Mike Im still hanging in there. I am so shocked about this with only 5 takers out of 1500 views from this thread. Even the rec boaters and wakeboard boaters are buying scan tools for their own personal diagnostics. This is one of the reasons why I want wanted the dealer buy in. Instead of me sending my own customers straight to Diacom - I can just sell them one on the spot then a basic charge of showing how to operate it and read the scan.

You know the next guy that post his 496 is running bad will be getting directed to this post. What is there 10 K of 496 owners just on this site ? And I am just talking about the 496 alone and 10 scan tools buy in. Still can not believe it.

Like I said the scan tool will over pay for itself as you can charge for scanning engines. Or even go in with a buddy deal as he might have a MEFI engine or 2 and you have engine(s) of ECM 555 / or PCM 555 for an example.

owo60640 serial / d.o.m. aug 2004 / family 4m9xm08.1 h1o

motorola mercury marine p/n
885557 pcm0308

what diacom kit and which engine manual ?

thank you
dan

i think not a lot of takers because it's cold out and everyone's either doing the shiny upgrades or the boats winterized outta sight outta mind

You will need 2 or even 3 manuals. The reason I say 3 is because for the diagnostic end it is good to have the second or third version of it and the 4 the version of the PCM 555 diagnostic manual. Then you have the mechanical side manual. For a 2004 model that would be 1 st version manual.

Let me know if I can help with 2 manuals 100 bucks ship / or 3 manuals 150 shipped. if I recall 2 of these manuals are brand new that I have.

with diacom you need adaptor 94006 and if you wanted the kit to include the MEFI adaptor (not for your 496) that would be $ 599 - would have to get Diacom to take out the MEFI adaptor 94005 then replace with what you need 94006 for ECM 555 / PCM 555 only. That would or should be $499. If we all wait too long here - who knows when diacom pricing goes up. Their website site is not updated anyways.

were are over 1600 views so I will give it to 3500 views - if not 10 orders by then - I will have to go another route plus would not be able to offer any discounts.

The pricing at that timeframe would be diacom retail pricing verified per phone call for anyone ordering their tools. At least I am trying to get 10 under the belt for whomever at some sort of a discount, Thx

thanks bup,
so lets get going w/ 3 manuals, (diagnostic / pcm 555 diagnostic / mechanical) . all mercury manuals right ?

pm me address, i'll mail check, when it clears you can send the manuals.

thanks,
dan

Brump

Good deal for someone looking for a scan tool.

bumpitybump!:santa:

I think the fuel injection system has problems and we about stalled here. We are at 5 units only.

I have scanned verados without a CAN adapter. I have one of these scan tools and it has paid for itself many times over. Try diagnosing a air injector in an optimax without one.

I'm a little late to the party... did you guys ever find enough people wanting a scan tool?

I would be in for one for sure. Probably just the basic package (all I would like to do is scan Merc 496 Mag)

I may be interested also. I have a 2005 496 ho and a 2013 Volvo Penta 6.0 380 HP. Will it work on both and what cables would I need.?

I'm sure he will respond, but I don't think enough people were interested. I am still interested if it works out.