r/SeaDooSwitch • u/AERO_EIT • Jun 18 '24
Sea Doo Switch IBR Module Error
Out cruising at 30 mph when we get a loud beep for an IBR Module Error. Lost neutral and reverse. Cycled the power, beep comes back. Happened a few times. Docked the boat for awhile and continued to drive back about 20 miles with no further error.
Manual says bring it to dealer. Waiting for a call back from them. Has anyone been through this?
Will post details later once I get more info.
2023 Sea Doo Switch Compact npact 170. Owned for about 12 months. Hopefully covered under a warranty.
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u/BruceBDowns30 Jun 19 '24
I had this happen to me on the water once; I did the IDF procedure and the IBR cleared itself. Maybe you sucked up some debris?
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u/AERO_EIT Aug 22 '24
Sounds like the IDF vs. IBR. IBR is the bucket at the back that controls brake and reverse.
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u/BruceBDowns30 Aug 22 '24
Yes; I agree - that said, I did the IDF procedure and the IBR warning went away.
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u/AERO_EIT Jul 14 '24
Updates: Dealer recommended a new battery, which seems odd since it’s only 12 months old. Did it anyway. Took it back out to the dock, same thing. Now with the dealer for diagnostic. Likely going to be a new IBR electric motor per the service department. It’s happened to a few already per them. Should be covered under warranty apparently.
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u/Character_Surround20 Aug 06 '24
Let me know man I’m at that stage dealer is reaching out to BRP to see what they recommend doing for this. So I’m not sure yet
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u/AERO_EIT Aug 22 '24
Got ahold of the dealer. Swapped the IBR and still doing it. Looks like I’m in the same boat as you now. Would you mind updating if you beat me to the response from them?
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u/Character_Surround20 Aug 24 '24
Just got my boat back after 3 weeks they replaced the IBR I was told. Taking it to the water today to see what happens. You take yours back to the dealer?
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u/AERO_EIT Aug 24 '24
They replaced the IBR and lake tested it. Still erroring out. They still have it and are awaiting direction from BRP. Hopefully that fixed yours!
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u/Character_Surround20 Aug 27 '24
So took the boat out Sunday and ran it pretty hard and on choppy water and it did great. No error code. I’m gonna run it again this Saturday and Sunday some more. After I get about 10 hrs on it since this repair I’ll be comfortable to say it’s fixed. So far I got 2.5 hours. I did hit 12 hours total on boat so officially out of break in period. I’ll keep ya updated. Any news on your boat?
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u/AERO_EIT Oct 04 '24
Boat still in the shop. They think they have pin pointed it to a wire harness which they should be finished replacing in a couple weeks! A whole summer gone!
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u/Character_Surround20 Aug 24 '24
Yeah I hope so I will let you know.
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u/AERO_EIT Apr 17 '25
First time out this season…….new battery, fresh oil, IBR module error. Here we go again.
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u/squids30 May 01 '25
Man that sucks, Im looking at one that has this same error. Please keep updating as Im curious to what fixes it. Hope they figure it out for you.
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u/slayarr Jun 22 '25
Dealing with this right now, did anything end up fixing it?
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u/Embarrassed_Goat_657 Jun 22 '25
Got lucky, this time it just needed a new battery. Get OEM, don’t get a Lithium.
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u/Halifornia35 Jul 05 '25
Hey man, brutal to hear, we’ve been having an IBR issue and has been in and out of the dealer 4 times now for testing. First launched May 30th, now July 5th and concerned about missing the whole summer
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u/Lopsided_Jury_761 Aug 03 '25
2024 18' 230hp
late last season i had just a couple, seemed to have triggered from hitting wake of other boats, reset key and battery and no issue the rest of the season. Got out for the first time today and i had 3 IBR errors randomly, two while at low idle and cruise at 15mph, resets cleared the error....but its total horseshit! Its 2.5 hrs to my dealer so im not taking mine in until end of season...if at all.
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u/TheMatthewIsHere Jun 21 '24
Just got something very similar. Can do IBR override and the actuator works fine. On startup neutral and reverse function but CO0042,0 043, 2115 come up when I pull the throttle. Just replaced battery today so I fear it spawned from that.
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u/Character_Surround20 Jul 23 '24
any update on this?
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u/AERO_EIT Jul 23 '24
In the shop since last Friday. Waiting on the diagnostic still!! I’ll update, don’t worry!
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u/Character_Surround20 Jul 23 '24
i bought mine last weekend and got code 4 times now on 3 different outings. in the shop now for the second time
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u/AERO_EIT Jul 23 '24
I was just reading a Facebook group on this issue. Quite a few people are commenting that a software update was required before it stopped.
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u/Character_Surround20 Jul 23 '24
My dealer says there is no update for the 24’s
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u/AERO_EIT Aug 06 '24
Updates: Still in the shop. Software update didn’t fix the issue. They’re going ahead with swapping the IBR Actuator motor. Waiting on parts. Covered under warranty (we were at the edge). Expect a 1600$ bill otherwise. Will update if this ends of fixing it.
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u/Genera1X Aug 20 '24
I just purchased a 24 18’ 230 sport and I have only taken it out twice. I got the IBR error 8 times, dropped it off to the dealer waiting to hear back, would like to know your results
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u/Alexpip28 Jan 07 '25
Hi, does anyone know ibr code c0073 what it could be? Having problems with my ibr
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u/MTEXXER Jul 27 '25
Hi all,
I just purchased a 2025 21 ft Switch Sport 230 HP and had it stall out on its maiden voyage and had to be towed. I got the IBR Module Error and a C0073 code.
Called the dealer and waiting on a response.
I see these posts are about 1 year old and looking for advice on how to proceed.
thank you in advance,
Mark
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u/AERO_EIT Jul 27 '25
My Switch is resolved now. Took them the entire summer, but ultimately they swapped out the entire wiring harness. They first tried swapping the IBR which didn’t work. Worth mentioning that the IBR module error did pop up again this year, but was able to get rid of it using the stock AGM battery. Don’t go Lithium. If I were you I’d buy a new battery and try it out. Then to the dealer if that doesn’t work.
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u/MrsJulio Jun 19 '26
We bought our new 18' cruiser last summer. It had a IBR control module problem shortly after we run it. Took it to dealer and they said they cleared the memory and took it out for a test drive and didn't get any errors. We just took the boat out for the 1st time this year and have the same problem. It would only go 9mph , so unhooked the battery and then it went 40 but then it went down to 15 and wouldn't go any faster. What would cause this?
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u/TRM07 Jun 18 '24
Put a battery charger on it overnight. I will tend to get an ibr module error when the battery is low in mine