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    Tachometer Erratic Jumping 2019 Volvo Penta V6 4.3

    It turns out that the tachometer is driven by the engine computer, there is no sensor. So apparently the tach itself may be defective.
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    Tachometer Erratic Jumping 2019 Volvo Penta V6 4.3

    The tach on my 2019 Volvo Penta 4.3 V6 jumps intermittently when underway, typically 1 - 2000 rpm above actual, then immediately settles to proper rpm for a period. A scan reveals an analog gauge sensor low voltage or interruption in voltage. Since all other gauges function properly I attribute...
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    2019 Volvo V6 200 Penta System Alarm and Engine Governed to 3500 RPM Maximum

    Thank you to those who provided insight. New spark plugs fixed the issue. A bit of a surprise, as the motor had 78 hours on it since new and the plugs are iridium. Would have switched from AC/Delco plugs to NGK however NGK does not have a matching plug.
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    2019 Volvo V6 200 Penta System Alarm and Engine Governed to 3500 RPM Maximum

    2019 Volvo Penta 4.3 V-6-200-M Alarm system beeps once every minute/two, my wife and I both think it is longer than a minute. The engine is governed to 3500 max RPMs once this condition is flagged. Temperature and oil pressure at all available RPM ranges is fine per gauges. Ammeter is showing...
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    2019 Volvo Penta 4.3 Alarm - Once Every 60 Seconds

    2019 Volvo Penta 4.3 Alarm system beeps once every 60 seconds after engine start Temperature and oil pressure while operating at all RPM ranges are fine per gauges. Drive lube level is fine. Battery cables are snug. Engine oil level is fine. Power steering fluid level is fine. What else can...
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    2019 Volvo Penta Trim - Air In System

    Hello all, I have a 2019 Volvo Penta 200. In order to remove bits of impeller from the cooling system (don't ask), I removed the trim/steering cooler and water hose on the output side of the fresh water pump. I plugged the trim/steering hoses temporarily and left overnight to resume work the...
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