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M150 Controller

The M150 is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Doosan and Volvo Penta, including the G33.

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Generator sets
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Brands

Generator sets using this controller

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Used across brands: Doosan, Volvo Penta

Doosan G33

Also fitted to: Volvo Penta G550.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Black exhaust smoke8, 28
Blue or white exhaust smoke10, 19, 28
Defective thermostat (coolant temperature too low)Replace
Engine coolant temperature too high15, 16, 17, 18, 27, 28
Engine difficult to start4, 5, 6, 7, 25, 26, 31
Engine does not reach correct speed at wide open throttle (WOT)4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 29, 30, 31
Engine knocks4, 5, 6, 7
Engine runs unevenly4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 31
Engine starts but stops again4, 6, 7, 8, 25, 26
Engine vibrates13, 14
Engine will not startFuse off, Defective starter switchReplace, Repair or replace*
Fuel consumption too highBad quality fuelChange fuel
High fuel consumption8, 10
Low oil pressure11, 12
No fuel in tankPrime
No or poor charging2, 20
Not enough powerWrong viscosity grade of oilChange oil
OverheatingNot enough coolant in systemAdd coolant
Poor compression (cylinders, piston rings, etc. worn)Repair or replace*
Slow cranking speedRecharge battery, Wrong viscosity grade of oilChange correct oil
Starter motor not turning (or turning slowly)1, 2, 3, 21, 22, 23, 24
Too much black or gray smokeBad quality fuelChange fuel
Too much white or blue smokeToo much oil in engineDrain to correct level

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this controller’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Aggregated from the service documentation of generator sets built on this controller.