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    2008 Chaparral 275 SSI 8.1 Volvo Penta GXI-J Soft Alarm Issues

    However - be advised it's not a 5 minute learning curve to become proficient using the Diacom. But it's worth the investment in time. More learning curve than learning how to use a DVM but less learning curve than how to use an oscilloscope.
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    2008 Chaparral 275 SSI 8.1 Volvo Penta GXI-J Soft Alarm Issues

    I bought the Diacom and a small 11" Windows laptop. I would prefer not to bring my primary laptop to the boat in case it got damaged. The laptop was $300 or $400. You can call or email Rinda to verify you are getting the proper adapter. Very helpful.
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    throttle body discontinued

    Get the Diacom and a small laptop to read the codes and about anything else the ECM can tell you. A lot of marine mechanics use a Diacom. Maybe get a 6 gallon tank with some gas and connect that up to test for fuel issues.
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    2004 Osprey 24' 380-c-b Wiring

    Best search on that website with serial number of engine or outdrive or transom assembly.
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    2004 Osprey 24' 380-c-b Wiring

    Sounds like you should contact the boat manufacturer to get wiring for the boat. But likely prior owners have added or changed things. A DVM will also be helpful.
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    Starter for 2000 5.7L

    Why not get the broken bolt out? Weld on a nut? Drill out with a LH drill bit and a screw extractor.
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    5.7 GXI-H engine. Alternator problem ?

    If there is only one wire beyond ground to the alternator then it's a "hot rod" style and is self exciting. They need an initial rev in RPM beyond idle before they will charge the battery. After that they charge at any RPM although better higher RPM. A normal alternator (internal regulator)...
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    Warning lights on dash.

    Or just replace the oil pressure sensor if you cannot get the specs for it.
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    Warning lights on dash.

    Regardless of how a VDO dash works, the oil pressure sensor must either change in resistance as the oil pressure changes or just be like a switch and open or close beyond or below a minimum oil pressure.
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    Warning lights on dash.

    With respect to the oil pressure, the sensor is often the problem on many engines. You can make sure the sensor is properly grounded to the engine. And if you can get the spec you can measure the sensor with an ohm meter with the engine off and with the engine running. Or it be a sensor that...
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    2007 Volvo Penta 4.3 - engine swap

    Why not just buy a reman engine of the same year and model that has a cracked block? I think the cam is different in marine engines vs car or truck engines. A reman is really the way to go as you never can tell with a used engine.
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    Outdrive cover for DPS-A outdrive

    I also am missing one the SS sleeves that line the bolt holes. They do not look like VP sells them as a part.
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    Options/Tools for CEL/DTC on Volvo Penta EFI

    Well where I live near DE beaches it's as issue where most boat shops service outboards and don't want to work on I/O. So I bought a Diacom. I have lots of tools. I read a lot. Even if I wanted to whip out my credit card it might wait a month at a boat shop.
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    Manuals and parts diagrams for VP outdrives

    I think I have found everything. On the VP website you get the best information by using the drive serial number. You get some by the drive model but more by the drive serial. Manualslib appears to have the manuals online but the option to download them brings you to a different website...
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    Outdrive cover for DPS-A outdrive

    Did you attempt to put some super glue on the tiny stress cracks?
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    Manuals and parts diagrams for VP outdrives

    OK - it would not show anything by product number which is different than serial number. But I did find the service manual by entering DPS-A OXI. That needs to be ordered as a printed copy and shipped from Sweden. Which I will do. Still looking for exploded parts diagram like they have for...
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    Manuals and parts diagrams for VP outdrives

    Is signing up on the manualslib website legit? They require a CC to activate but say it's free. My bank declined the CC. Signing up to download the manual is not legit. They tried to put two charges on my credit card for a "free" account. Both were declined. Looks like the signing up is...
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    Manuals and parts diagrams for VP outdrives

    I have found all the manuals for the engine there. But not the outdrive.
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    Manuals and parts diagrams for VP outdrives

    Where can I find the VP service manuals and parts diagrams for VP outdrives? I can find the manuals and parts diagrams for engines but not outdrives. Outdrive is a DPS-A OXI.
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    Frustrated with shift/throttle

    I cannot waste another summer chasing things. Next will be a test at the dock. Then a run on the water with just wife as passenger. I have Sea Tow.
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