Monday, 5 January 2026

Mercury Diesel Engine Maintenance Reset Using OBDSTAR MarineMaster

This article demonstrates how to perform a maintenance reset on a Mercury Diesel engine using the OBDSTAR MarineMaster. The procedure is straightforward and can be completed in just a few steps with proper preparation.


Note:

Before starting, make sure the MarineMaster device is properly connected to the boat using the dedicated diagnostic cable.


Step-by-Step Maintenance Reset Procedure

Step 1: Enter Marine Diagnosis

Power on the OBDSTAR MarineMaster and tap [Marine Diag].

Use the search box in the upper-right corner to quickly locate the corresponding engine model.


Follow the menu path below:

[MERCURY / DIESEL] → [MERCURY DIESEL V33.01] → [Diagnosis] → [Injection System Integration Module] → [(2018–) Diagnosis on CAN Node (JUNCTION BOX)] → [Outboard – Avator – Tiler – GEN21B_AAQ]


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Step 2: Access Maintenance Function

Enter the [Special Function] menu

Scroll down and select [Maintenance]

Tap [OK] to continue

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Step 3: Confirm Maintenance Conditions

Read the scheduled maintenance description carefully

Shift the throttle to the required position as instructed on the screen

Confirm again to proceed


Step 4: Check Maintenance Remaining Percentage

Select any engine to view its maintenance remaining percentage:

100% – 16%: Normal condition

15% or below: Oil and oil filter replacement required

0%: Maintenance overdue

Stop the engine immediately and perform maintenance


In this example, 16% is shown.

Tap [Reset] to perform the maintenance reset.


Step 5: Reset Completed

When the message “Reset Complete” appears, the maintenance reset has been completed.

If the boat has multiple engines, repeat the same steps for the other engine(s).


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For a visual walkthrough, watch the video guide here:


Conclusion

With the OBDSTAR MarineMaster, resetting the maintenance reminder on a Mercury Diesel engine is quick, accurate, and user-friendly. This tool provides clear on-screen instructions and supports professional marine diagnostics and service tasks.

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