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by Stbeaty15
Wed May 24, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: Problems Loading on Trailer
Replies: 5
Views: 2184

Problems Loading on Trailer

Just purchased my 2015 R5 VP 430. The previous owner had a 242 trailer that he used for the R5 because it was always kept on a lift. The dealer I spoke with says the R5 fits perfectly on the 242 trailer. However, the last 3 times I have loaded it, the bow just doesn’t like to stay up on the roller ...
by Stbeaty15
Tue May 16, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: 2015 R5 loss of power. Engine light and triangular light on
Replies: 7
Views: 2274

Re: 2015 R5 loss of power. Engine light and triangular light on

Thanks for the info!! I was able to find someone to hook up their laptop and run the code scanner. Cylinder 2 was misfiring causing the two warnings. Pulled the spark plug wire and it was getting spark so we loaded the boat on the trailer and took it to his shop. I had him go ahead and replace all ...
by Stbeaty15
Mon May 15, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: R Series
Topic: 2015 R5 loss of power. Engine light and triangular light on
Replies: 7
Views: 2274

2015 R5 loss of power. Engine light and triangular light on

First time Cobalt owner here. Purchase a used 2015 R5 it's the Volvo Penta 430 from a dealership. Everything ran fine on the test drive. Brought it home and had it serviced (change fluids, standard look over ) Boat has been sitting for a couple months waiting on good weather. Left on our trip today ...