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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    If it is indeed a 555, can I buy and use the Easy Connect with it? I assume I can take photos to confirm it is the 555 or not.
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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    Thanks! Any idea if I can connect an easy connect up to it?
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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    So 555 is most likely in mine?
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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    Does the 555 refer to Intergrated Circuit inside the ECM? With all these different versions, it makes it a PITA to figure out what is what.
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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    Looking at the image of the distributor, it looks pretty flat to me: https://www.volvopenta.com/shop/999222/part-sections/54158792 It is rated for 300HP, I don't know why it shows 224hp on the above document. Looking at this document that is linked to my Engine, it looks like it has 8...
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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    Product Name G6-A-AQ-61 Product Designation 5.7GiC-300-J Part Number 3869459 Production Period 2007-2010 Number Of Cylinders 8 Bore 101.60 mm Stroke 88.40 mm Compression Ratio 9.4:1 Displacement 5.70 liters Control System Control System Version Rating 5 High Performance &...
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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    Sorry, I meant "where", not "why" ><. I read the Easy Connect could read codes, I guess maybe that is limited depending on the engine.
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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    Just wondering why did you get information about the ECM? When I look up 555 ECM, I see a lot of mention to Mercrusier. It feels like Volvo Penta has more varations in their engines than Mercrusier did. Is there a source that can help validate what the Dealer said about it not being compatible...
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    Reading Codes on a VolvoPenta 5.7GiC-300-J?

    I am buying a 2011 Regal from my old man. What is the cheapest and easiest way to read codes as we got limp home mode and CEL? I was looking into an Easy Connect tool, but the closest dealer, which is a couple hours away is unsure if it is compatible with my motor.
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    Towing and Cockpit cover concerns?

    I am buying my old man's old boat, due to lack of use and I am goign to haver it towed 1400 miles by a 3rd party. This past weekend I replaced 6 snaps, on the cockpit cover that he said got ripped off when someone towed his boat 100 miles to his lake house. I do question if the person towing...
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    CEL, Unusual Whine, and Limp Home Mode?

    I am buying my old man's boat as he doesn't use it that much. When we were driving it this past weekend, it seemed to go into a limp home mode w/ limited speed/RPM and the check engine light came on. I heard a whine that didn't sound normal and my dad and brother said they weren't used to it. My...
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    2003 Chaparral 230ssi - Rotted Foredeck Question

    I just drove 4 hours to check out a boat. I went over it carefully and I see two issues. One issue is bigger than the other. 1) Keel near the bow is missing some gelcoat and I can see the fiber glass. About a 6" x1" are, maybe from beaching the boat? 2) The deckboard that inpregnated in...
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    Snap in carpet and sun platform options?

    Looking at a 2003 Chaparral 230ssi that has knurled gelcoat finish on swim platform and worn out carpet. I want a snap in replacement for the carpet, it doesn't need to be carpet and I am interested in other materials. For the swim platform, I am looking at a seadek or similar. What all have you...
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    PITA finding Mechanic or Surveryor for Pre-Sale Evalulations

    I think I am set on buying a 2003 Chaparral 230 ssi that is located 4 hours away in PA. The issue is the boat is located in BFNW. I found a Marine Surveryor that is located an hour away. Called no answer, so I emailed him this morning as I hope for a reply back. I also called around to a half...
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    2003 Mercrusier 5.7 350Mag MPI vs. 2001 Mercrusier 5.7 EFI?

    More so looking to splitting hairs. As it is now, I have enough of a challenge of burning through a whole tank of gas in a season. My wife prefers hanging out at the sand bar.
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    2003 Mercrusier 5.7 350Mag MPI vs. 2001 Mercrusier 5.7 EFI?

    I am looking at a couple old Chaparrals. The older one has the EFI (throttle body injection?), while the newer one has a plastic cover on it that says 350Mag. The 2001 looks to have a little better kept interior, though the newer one has the 350Mag under the "hood". If I understand correctly the...
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    Lot more new boaters and large wakes?

    Wake boarding boat with huge wakes and no wake boarders. Would be okay if they had someone behind them, though they need to empty their ballast and retract the tabs that make a huge wake if they aren't pulling anyone. Crusing around like that wastes gas and gives others grief. This is coming...
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    Downsides of buying an IO Saltwater boat in the north east?

    I only boat on fresh water inland lakes, though I do see a few boats come up in my searches that I like, though the only downside is they are on salt water. I have read and heard that salt water is harder on boats, especially ones with IOs. I know the annodes need to be swapped out to Magnisium...
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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    I have no idea sent him an email asking him some more info as the survey was done over a year ago and I am only looking at this boat now. I think the boat has floatation foam, if that is wet, then maybe that it is where it came from? It could also be that the numbers are fine and I don't...
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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    Where do you see GRP reading of 50 = 15% moisture. I looked over the manual twice, then searched 50 and 15%. Didn't see this anywhere in the manual.
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