Evinrude outboard fault codes (or DTC codes) are diagnostic codes that apply to given malfunctions. These codes can be pulled in many different ways including using diagnostic software or decoding the LED indicators on the EMM.
If you want to find out more about the topic and read the official Evinrude outboard fault codes in one list, this post is for you.
We at PowerSportsGuide have compiled all you need to know under one roof!
What are Fault Codes on an Evinrude Outboard?
Just like many vehicles or heavy machinery, most Evinrude outboards also feature an onboard computer (EMM), which is considered the ‘brain’ of the engine.
In case of a malfunction, this computer generates a code that describes a particular malfunction.
Evinrude outboard fault codes are known by many names including service codes, error codes, and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
How do You Read Fault Codes on an Evinrude Outboard?
In a nutshell, the three easiest ways to read the fault codes on an Evinrude outboard are as follows:
- Decode the EMM LED Indicators
- Use a diagnostic scanner tool
- Take the motor to a service shop
Let’s take a close look at each!
1. Decoding the EMM LED Incidators
As a general rule, each Evinrude outboard is designed with an advanced EMM (Electronic Management Module) that features four indicator lights.
These LED lights are meant to provide a basic reference as to the status of the systems on the outboard.
If your Evinrude outboard has any malfunction, best practice is to check these LED lights as a first step in troubleshooting the issue. Doing this may save you a lot of time and trouble!
The malfunction is often caused by a simple issue like a missing safety lanyard clip or a faulty shut-off switch.
Where can you find these indicator lights on an Evinrude motor?
The first step is to remove the top cowl and locate the EMM (Electronic Management Module) on the top or side of the engine. This unit is a black or sometimes transparent plastic box to which several wire harnesses are connected.
It also features one or two stickers, including the following diagnostic sticker:
The four indicator LEDs are mounted on the top or side of the EMM, right next to this diagnostic sticker to the left.
Note that LED 1 is the closest one toward the top of the EMM, (the closest to the J2 connector).
In other words, you can read the CHARGING OKAY – CHARGING FAULT text right next to the LED 1 light.
Also, beware that the lights have different meanings when the engine is stopped and running.
It’s also good to know that unlike on certain competitor outboard motors, these indicator lights are not intended to provide flashing patterns that refer to given fault codes.
Instead, they can only inform you about the nature of the error.
However, they are a great starting point from which to start your troubleshooting!
If you want to pull the exact fault codes on an Evinrude motor, you will need a diagnostic tool and software.
Evinrude Fault Code Lists
For your convenience, we’ve compiled the official Evinrude fault code lists into this post.
These codes are classed into eight different categories, which are also indicated by the LED lights.
Without further ado, the Evinrude fault code lists are as follows:
Key ON – When the EMM is ON (engine not running), the following LEDs should light:
- LED 1 – SAC Circuit working – 30 V present on 55 V circuit.
- LED 3 – Sensor Circuits working. FLASHING LIGHT indicates Code 57 – engine will not start.
- LED 4 – Stop Circuit not grounded–okay to start. FLASHING LIGHT indicates severe overheat or no oil – engine in SHUTDOWN mode.
I. Evinrude DTCs in Starting Mode
Starting mode occurs from the time the flywheel begins to turn until the outboard is running for 2 seconds. During starting, all four LEDs should light and then go off in sequence.
LED 1 – CHARGING OKAY – Stator signal 30V or higher.
For NO LIGHT, check for:
- Code 77– SAC circuit fault
LED 2 – CRANK POSITION OKAY – input from CPS, EMM powered ON.
For NO LIGHT, check for:
- Code 16 – CPS, intermittent loss of sync
LED 3 – SENSORS OKAY (5 V).
For NO LIGHT, check for:
- Code 7 – PORT Knock sensor circuit fault
- Code 8 – STBD Knock sensor circuit fault
- Code 12 – TPS circuit fault
- Code 13 – TPS below expected range
- Code 14 – TPS above expected range
- Code 23 – EMM temp. sensor circuit fault
- Code 24 – EMM temp. below expected range
- Code 37 – Water in fuel
- Code 41 – Port temp. sensor circuit fault
- Code 42 – Port temp. below expected range
- Code 47 – AT sensor circuit fault
- Code 48 – AT sensor below expected range
- Code 49 – AT sensor above expected range
- Code 58 – Operating temp. not reached, port
- Code 59 – Operating temp. not reached, stbd
- Code 67 – Stbd temp. sensor circuit fault
- Code 68 – Stbd temp. below expected range
- Code 71 – oil pressure circuit fault detected
- Code 72 – oil pressure below expected range
- Code 73 – oil pressure above expected range
- Code 74 – water pressure circuit fault detected
- Code 75 – water pressure below range
- Code 76 – water pressure above range
- Code 78 – sensor supply voltage fault
- Code 79 – starter solenoid circuit open
- Code 87 – Exhaust pressure circuit fault
- Code 88 – Exhaust pressure low
- Code 89 – Exhaust pressure high
For FLASHING LIGHT, check for Code 57
LED 4 – LANYARD/STOP OKAY.
For NO LIGHT, check for:
- Grounded stop circuit
For FLASHING LIGHT, check for:
- Code 29 – EMM temp. OVER range (flashing)
- Code 31 – Engine temp. OVER range (flashing)
- Code 33 – Engine shutdown, excessive no oil condition
I. Evinrude DTCs in Running Mode
When the outboard is running, all of the LEDs should be off.
If a light is on, check for:
LED 1 – CHARGING FAULT:
For LIGHT ON, check for possible fault codes:
- Code 17 – System voltage (55 V) below range
- Code 18 – System voltage (55 V) above range
- Code 26 – Low battery (12 V) voltage
- Code 27 – High battery (12 V) voltage
- Code 77– SAC circuit fault
LED 2 – INJECTOR/IGNITION FAULT:
For LIGHT ON, check for possible fault codes:
- Code 51 – No. 1 injector circuit open
- Code 52 – No. 2 injector circuit open
- Code 53 – No. 3 injector circuit open
- Code 54 – No. 4 injector circuit open
- Code 55 – No. 5 injector circuit open
- Code 56 – No. 6 injector circuit open
- Code 61 – No. 1 injector circuit short
- Code 62 – No. 2 injector circuit short
- Code 63 – No. 3 injector circuit short
- Code 64 – No. 4 injector circuit short
- Code 65 – No. 5 injector circuit short
- Code 66 – No. 6 injector circuit short
- Code 81 – No. 1 ignition coil circuit open
- Code 82 – No. 2 ignition coil circuit open
- Code 83 – No. 3 ignition coil circuit open
- Code 84 – No. 4 ignition coil circuit open
- Code 85 – No. 5 ignition coil circuit open
- Code 86 – No. 6 ignition coil circuit open
- Code 91 – Fuel pump circuit open
- Code 92 – Exhaust valve circuit open
- Code 94 – Fuel pump circuit short
- Code 101 – No. 1 ignition timing circuit shorted
- Code 102 – No. 2 ignition timing circuit shorted
- Code 103 – No. 3 ignition timing circuit shorted
- Code 104 – No. 4 ignition timing circuit shorted
- Code 105 – No. 5 ignition timing circuit shorted
- Code 106 – No. 6 ignition timing circuit shorted
LED 3 – Sensor circuits (5 V), “SENSOR FAULT.”
For LIGHT ON, check for possible fault codes:
- Code 1 – No. 1 cylinder excessive knock
- Code 2 – No. 2 cylinder excessive knock
- Code 3 – No. 3 cylinder excessive knock
- Code 4 – No. 4 cylinder excessive knock
- Code 5 – No. 5 cylinder excessive knock
- Code 6 – No. 6 cylinder excessive knock
- Code 7 – PORT Knock sensor circuit fault
- Code 8 – STBD Knock sensor circuit fault
- Code 12 – TPS circuit fault
- Code 13 – TPS below expected range
- Code 14 – TPS above expected range
- Code 16 – CPS, intermittent loss of sync
- Code 23 – EMM temp. sensor circuit fault
- Code 24 – EMM temp. below expected range
- Code 28 – Shift switch malfunction
- Code 37 – Water in fuel
- Code 41 – PORT temp. sensor circuit fault
- Code 42 – PORT temp. below expected range
- Code 47 – AT sensor circuit fault
- Code 48 – AT sensor below expected range
- Code 49 – AT sensor above expected range
- Code 57 – high RPM with low TPS setting
- Code 58 – PORT operating temp. not reached
- Code 59 – STBD operating temp. not reached
- Code 67 – STBD temp. sensor circuit fault
- Code 68 – STBD temp. below expected range
- Code 71 – oil pressure circuit fault detected
- Code 72 – oil pressure below expected range
- Code 73 – oil pressure above expected range
- Code 74 – water pressure circuit fault detected
- Code 75 – water pressure below range
- Code 76 – water pressure above range
- Code 78 – sensor supply voltage fault
- Code 79 – starter solenoid circuit open
- Code 87 – exhaust pressure circuit fault
- Code 88 – exhaust pressure below range
- Code 89 – exhaust pressure above range
- Code 97 – Intermittent switched B+ detected
LED 4 – Engine overheat, EMM temperature or sensor, oil injection pump or sensor, “NO OIL/OVERHEAT.”
For LIGHT ON, check for possible fault codes:
- Code 25 – EMM temp. above expected range
- Code 29 – EMM temp. OVER range (flashing)
- Code 31 – engine temp. OVER range (flashing)
- Code 33 – excessive NO OIL faults
- Code 34 – oil injection pump circuit open
- Code 38 – oil pressure feedback not detected
- Code 40 – engine overheat, low rpm
- Code 43 – PORT temp. above expected range
- Code 69 – STBD temp. above expected range
- Code 70 – engine overheat, low rpm
Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily applicable to any model. For more information, please check the official service manual.
2. Evinrude Diagnostic Software
If you want to read the error codes that are presently on an Evinrude outboard you will need a diagnostic tool and software. These tools are often referred to as diagnostic scanners.
There are some “universal” outboard diagnostic tools like the CanDooPro, which can be used for many different powersport vehicles from a variety of brands.
But if you are looking for an OEM Evinrude diagnostic tool, it’s the Evinrude Diagnostic Kit & EvDiag diagnostic software.
This kit comes with a special diagnostic interface cable that can connect the brain (EMM) of the outboard to your laptop.
All you need to do is to attach the cable to the outboard’s diagnostic connector to the USB port on your laptop and install the EvDiag software.
This diagnostic tool can be used for various purposes, including:
- Reading and resetting the fault code(s)
- Reading the EMM module identification
- Reading sensors and actuators in real time
- Testing sensors and actuators in real time
- Setting engine operating parameters
- Performing engine maintenance
- Printing engine reports
3. Take Your Motor to a Professional
If you can’t pull the error codes on your Evinrude outboard motor for some reason, your last option is to take it to a service shop.
Although this involves some hassle, a professional can not only read the code for you but can also help with repairs.
How do You Clear the Codes on an Evinrude Outboard?
Once the problem is fixed, the fault codes should clear automatically. However, sometimes they tend to get stuck.
If this happens, you can clear the codes on your Evinrude outboard with a diagnostic tool like an Evinrude Marine Diagnostic Kit or CanDooPro.
Before you clear the codes, make sure that you’ve fixed the triggering malfunction.
Note that fault codes are there for a reason. Never clear them without inspecting and troubleshooting the motor!
It’s also good to know that a history of fault codes and alarms is stored in the ECU for future diagnostics. These codes can’t be cleared.
Takeaways
Evinrude outboard diagnostic codes are also known as fault codes, error codes, or just DTC codes.
These codes refer to given malfunctions that can be decoded by the official Evinrude outboard DTC code list (included above).
Evinrude outboard DTC codes can be pulled in many ways, including decoding the LED indicator lights on the EMM, or using a diagnostic tool.
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