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    Engine Hard Starting when Hot

    Hi everyone, I've completed the fuel injector cleaning and testing today. All injectors were run through a cleaning machine with a leak test function. While I found no leaks, the spray patterns were definitely dirty and poor. I've cleaned them thoroughly and will reinstall them shortly...
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    Hi, I might be wrong but your connector looks like the Trimm sender on my boat.
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    Engine Hard Starting when Hot

    ok, Thanks for the info; I didn't realize there was a water cooling hose in the fuel pump (learning every day). I just removed the top hose and water was coming out from the pump and the hose. I assume there is no clog
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    Engine Hard Starting when Hot

    Would that affect the engine temperature? Because currently it's operating under the normal temperature 160 Fº. Thanks
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    Engine Hard Starting when Hot

    Dear Community, I have a 2004 Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E. I'm having trouble starting the engine when it's hot. It won't start unless I put it in neutral and give it full throttle. When it does start, it smells like gasoline, as if it's flooded. The engine starts fine when cold. I've consulted the...
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    I want to thank everyone who helped, especially @alldodge, who realized I was mixing things up. I replaced the sending unit, and it's working fine now!
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    Good point! I tested it, and it did not have the thermostat. The previous owner couldn't solve the gauge issue and removed the thermostat to prevent overheating. I installed the thermostat and am trying to make this gauge work. Thank you.
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    I just came here to thank you again. You were right; I was mixing both, to be honest I didn't know the sender were there in the engine. I found the Temp sender, did the ground test, and the gauge is working fine, so I assume it's the sender sensor that has a problem. I already ordered a new one...
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    oh man, Thanks a lot. Maybe is that! Let me try to find where is this temp sender. I assumed that this ECT sensor works with ECM and give info to the gauge
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    How should I test the 10-pin? Any Idea where can I find where the pin 3 goes to from the female connector (engine compartment) Thank
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    I just did additional tests that confirm the following. The connection from the Sensor ground to the ECM - J2-7 (it's working fine)
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    Thank you for willing to help. 1- 12V working fine in the gauge 2- When I ground the wiring the sensor the gauge didn't move. I'm still suspecting the wire from the female connector (picture) to the engine harness.
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    Temperature Gauge not working - Volvo Penta 5.7 GI-E

    Dear Community, I need help to solve my Temperature Gauge not working. I already replaced the; Temperature Gauge Temperature Sensor I already tested the; 5v to the sensor (ECT) ( no problem) 12 v in the gauge ground the ECT sensor (engine coolant Temperature) Wire from the Gauge to the Big...
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