Fault Handling
Fault Tracing
A number of symptoms and possible causes of engine
malfunctions are described in the table below. Always
contact your Volvo Penta dealer if any problems occur
which you cannot solve by yourself.
IMPORTANT!
Read through the instructions for care and mainte-
nance in the
Safety precautions for boat operation
chapter before starting work.
Symptoms and possible causes
The diagnostics button indicator blinks
Refer to
Diagnostic Function
Engine cannot be stopped
2, 5
Starter motor does not rotate
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 24
Starter motor rotates slowly
1, 2
Starter motor rotates normally but engine does not
start
8, 9, 10, 11,
Engine starts but stops again
8, 9, 10, 11, 13
Engine does not reach correct operating speed at
full throttle
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 25, 26
Engine runs unevenly
10, 11
High fuel consumption
12, 13, 15, 25
Black exhaust smoke
12, 13
Blue or white exhaust smoke
14, 15, 22
Lubricating oil pressure too low
16
Coolant temperature too high
17, 18, 19, 20
Coolant temperature too low
20
No charge, or poor charge
2, 23
30
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