DTS Mercury/Mercruiser diagnostics cable

Jaltest JDC617A — DTS Mercury/MerCruiser Diagnostics Cable

The JDC617A is a genuine Cojali Jaltest diagnostic cable for DTS (Digital Throttle and Shift) Mercury and MerCruiser outboard and inboard engines. DTS is Mercury Marine's electronic throttle-by-wire and shift control system, found on higher-end Mercury Verado, FourStroke Pro, and MerCruiser inboard engines. These engines require the JDC617A to connect to the Jaltest marine diagnostic platform — the 4-pin (JDC603A) and 2-pin (JDC614A9) cables do not cover DTS-equipped engines.

Listed in the official Jaltest 2025 pricelist at $75 MSRP, the JDC617A is included in both the Boat Cable Kit (70002008) and the Outboard Cable Kit (70002010). It also covers Cummins marine outboard and inboard engines, making it a particularly versatile cable for shops that see both Mercury/MerCruiser and Cummins marine power in the same workflow.

What This Cable Does

The JDC617A connects DTS Mercury/MerCruiser and Cummins marine engines to the Jaltest interface, enabling:

• Fault code reading and clearing — access DTCs from Mercury DTS, MerCruiser DTS, and Cummins marine ECUs
• Live data monitoring — throttle position, engine RPM, fuel system data, temperature, and other DTS-specific parameters
• Electronic throttle and shift system diagnostics — essential for DTS-equipped engines where the throttle and shift are entirely electronic
• Marine diagnostic functions within Jaltest Marine outboard and inboard modules

How This Cable Connects

The JDC617A works in conjunction with either:

• Jaltest OBD II Cable (JDC213M3)
• V9 Interface Link Adapter Cable (JDC213.9)

Compatible Engines

• Mercury Marine DTS outboard engines — Verado, OptiMax Pro XS, FourStroke Pro series with DTS
• MerCruiser DTS inboard/sterndrive engines
• Cummins marine outboard and inboard engines

Kit Compatibility

The JDC617A is included in:

• Boat Cable Kit — Part Number 70002008 ($880 MSRP)
• Outboard Cable Kit — Part Number 70002010 ($475 MSRP)

Cable Specifications

• Part Number: JDC617A
• Manufacturer: Cojali (Jaltest)
• Cable Length: 11 inches
• Compatible Interface: Jaltest Link V9 (via JDC213M3 or JDC213.9)
• MSRP: $75.00 (2025 Jaltest Pricelist)
• Warranty: 1 year

Who Needs This Cable

Marine service shops servicing higher-end Mercury and MerCruiser DTS-equipped engines and/or Cummins marine installations. DTS engines are common on newer boats and represent the current generation of Mercury performance outboards and sterndrives. Any comprehensive Mercury marine cable kit should include the JDC617A alongside the JDC603A and JDC614A9 to cover the full range of Mercury connector types.

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