Check EVC System
Symptom: Internal fault in the EVC system.
EVC Action: Depends on severity of fault–red or amber
lamp. Red warning lamp will result in engine RPM reduction.
Operator Action:
RED
● If restarting EVC, it's important to wait until EVC com-
pletely shuts down (the display, gauges, and button
panels turn off) before turning the key back on again.
AMBER –
● Restart engine(s).
● If the engine cannot be operated from the chosen con-
trol panel, use an alternative control panel.
● Contact a Volvo Penta dealer.
Check Joystick
Symptom: Fault in joystick.
EVC Action: Engine power is reduced.
Operator Action:
RED
● When safe to do so, shut off and restart engines. AMBER –
● If engine cannot be operated from the chosen control
panel, use an alternate control panel.
● Contact a Volvo Penta dealer.
Check Multilink
Symptom: Multilink communication error. Possible engine
synchronization loss or loss of one or more display(s).
EVC Action: None.
Operator Action:
AMBER –
● When safe to do so, shut off and restart engine(s). If
performance is not affected, leave engine(s) running.
● Contact a Volvo Penta dealer.
Check Shift Actuator
Symptom: Fault in shift motor or shift position sensor.
EVC Action: Shifting is disabled. Engines are shut off.
Operator Action:
RED
● Shift to neutral, acknowledge the fault message, then
attempt to shift into forward or reverse.
● Check shift cable attachment points for loose connec-
tions.
● Check shift actuator’s electrical connector.
● Contact a Volvo Penta dealer.
Fault Code Register
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