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Do you know which is the correct relay reference I should find? I cannot find any reference on manuals for it. It could be I am having a wrong reference running on the engine boat VP 5.7 GXI-F (serial 4012154738)
Well, I would say that according to the attached engine schema drawing from the onboard EFI diagnostics manual, I understand that Relay #19 is who closes the circuit to ground...
I let it idle a bit while e.g anchoring or docking. I will get those noid lamps and see the result but I will take some time since it is winter tome here and boat in 100 miles from my place, only on weekends if good weather I might go to the marina.
I was thinking also about a possible failure...
I am not a mechanic but I have checked fuel pressure and assure it is pretty correct, and once it has started it runs perfect.
Good idea the NOID lamps, never heard about them :) , any reference in particular for these injectors ?
Apologies for delayed answer :( , BOSCH part number for the injectors is 0 280 156 081, they come in original BOSCH package, made in same Brazil factory as the Volvoones but at almost 10 % of the cost in comparison. It is like you buy 8 BOSCH for the prize of 1 Volvo and can have some drink to...
Volvo Penta 5.7 Gxi-F always starts perfect when cold, but when it gets warmed up, you need to prime throttle (no need full open, 1/4 may be enough)
It Starts again fine if it sits for maybe 2-3 hours after running (requiring longer in summer time).
idle RPM are stable around 700 RPM.
Have no...
Hi Manuel
I am actually facing the same issue and engine behavior (EST A fault). it starts very well when cold and runs great until it is reaching the operational temperature, same as you.
Did you find out the reason behind ?
Please advise me, I must use full throttle to be able to start...
Hi !
I face exactly the same issue, starts perrfect in cold but after running it needs throtttle to start. Did you found out in your case where the issue was coming ?
