Will this set a code?

[Alaskabound]

My check engine light and alarm is activating. I’ve had the boat to the Cobalt dealer twice in last 2 weeks and they can’t determine what is causing it. On the first visit, they detected a misfire on #1 cylinder and replaced the plug. On the second visit, they don’t know. I noticed today that my power fluid & trim/tilt fluid is below the dipstick but is visible. Does anyone know if this might cause the alarm? Engine is VP 280 HP v6 D Prop. 41 hours on boat. Thanks

Dub

[cmattj]

My check engine light and alarm is activating. I’ve had the boat to the Cobalt dealer twice in last 2 weeks and they can’t determine what is causing it. On the first visit, they detected a misfire on #1 cylinder and replaced the plug. On the second visit, they don’t know. I noticed today that my power fluid & trim/tilt fluid is below the dipstick but is visible. Does anyone know if this might cause the alarm? Engine is VP 280 HP v6 D Prop. 41 hours on boat. Thanks

Dub

Hey Dub

If its a mystery for the Volvo dealer then I haven't a clue . They should be able to see history faults unless it clears with powering down, and that they would have to water test for.
Does your display panel have the push button for reading?

Yes all fluids have sensors now so make sure everything is at mark levels. Out-drive fluid are tricky because trimmed up for trailering will show low fluid in resv tank.

Keep us posted buddy.
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[Alaskabound]

Hey Matt, I don’t have the evc feature so I can’t read it. I hauled it 170 miles back to the Cobalt dealer last week. I called him this morning while on the lake to say the alarm went off again. He said he would consult with Cobalt to try and track it down. I will fill the power steering to the proper level In the morning then see if that helps. I could only find Mercury power steering and trim oil, hope that is ok. Thanks for the response.i know BB will say this wouldn’t happen to a big block merc!

Dub

[Big Block Power]

Hey Matt, I don’t have the evc feature so I can’t read it. I hauled it 170 miles back to the Cobalt dealer last week. I called him this morning while on the lake to say the alarm went off again. He said he would consult with Cobalt to try and track it down. I will fill the power steering to the proper level In the morning then see if that helps. I could only find Mercury power steering and trim oil, hope that is ok. Thanks for the response.i know BB will say this wouldn’t happen to a big block merc!

Dub

I'm not saying anything Dub
Sucks. Keep us informed buddy.
Or trade it in for a 240 buddy

[Alaskabound]

Hey bb, since you deal with this stuff every day, if the power steering is low on the newer vehicles, does it set a code or activate an alarm?

Thanks

Dub

[Alaskabound]

If fluid is low

[Big Block Power]

Hey bb, since you deal with this stuff every day, if the power steering is low on the newer vehicles, does it set a code or activate an alarm?

Thanks

Dub

What's pwr str fluid
Is all electronic now.
I will say in mopar world they watch everything. Everything has a sensor. It's more of a pressure reading. But low fluid can become low pressure. It won't turn on a light because it's not a emission failure.

[Alaskabound]

Dealer tech talked to Cobalt and no one can figure out what’s going on. So I’ll haul it home in a few days and take to cobalt dealer on Wednesday. Boat runs fine just “check engine” and beeping every minute. I’m hoping Cobalt’s gonna help on this. Guess it depends on what it is. Said they may need to do a lake check. I’ll update

Dub

[Big Block Power]

Dealer tech talked to Cobalt and no one can figure out what’s going on. So I’ll haul it home in a few days and take to cobalt dealer on Wednesday. Boat runs fine just “check engine” and beeping every minute. I’m hoping Cobalt’s gonna help on this. Guess it depends on what it is. Said they may need to do a lake check. I’ll update

Dub

They will figure it out. Let us know later.

[Texas1]

They will figure it out. Let us know later.

Not necessarily. Unfortunately my dad and I find ourselves in the same position as OP.....boat has been at Cobalt dealer for two weeks now. No idea what’s up. Engine threw a lean fuel/air mixture code from what my dad has been relaying back to me. They even reached out to Cobalt, and still nothing. Oddly enough engine is VP 280 V6 also like the OP. I would hope at 50 hours in the engine wouldn’t give up the ghost like this.

[Big Block Power]

I guess we really need to know what is the code number and what is it before jumping to conclusions? Also not sure why we reach to Cobalt for engine help. It's reaching out to volvo penta or mercury marine. You submit warranty claims to the engine manufacturer but the boat manufacturer. If things can't get repaired then maybe the boat manufacture will get involved.
The techs will get it. Have no fear!

[rabiddawg]

The problem I’ve seen is techs now days don’t know how to troubleshoot if the computer doesn’t tell them anything.

[Big Block Power]

The problem I’ve seen is techs now days don’t know how to troubleshoot if the computer doesn’t tell them anything.

Won't disagree. Some can't even read a computer much less what the data means. You really need some car techs to get into it as we've Been around it longer. Still lots are parts replacers. Plus I will tell you they don't pay them nearly enough. The auto tech I bet makes at least 10 bucks a hour more.

[Alaskabound]

BB, I agree on all points. I also think that Volvo may need to be involved as you said. According to the tech, Cobalt added some diagnostics over & above what Volvo has in place and that’s fine, as long as they work. I hate to sound old, but sometimes I long for the simpler days where you check your fluids, watch your gauges and head down the lake. Anyway, this dealer, who I did not buy from because they are new, seems to be concerned and willing to help. I keep thinking this is something simple as the boat, after the plug was replaced, runs fine. But I need this fixed.

Texas, does your dad’s boat run ok or does he have other symptoms? I will post on here what happens on mine. Good luck

Dub

[Texas1]

Pretty sure it was running fine. He’d been out cruising and got a single beep alarm every 2 mins. Took it out and straight to the dealer. And I confirmed that the dealer had reached out to Volvo, not Cobalt. I’ll keep this updated. Good luck.