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Volvo Penta TAD1240-42GE / TWD1240VE — Reading fault codes

Testing & diagnosis · EDC III

For the Volvo Penta TAD1240-42GE / TWD1240VE, from the Volvo Penta service manual.

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Before you start

  • When the first fault code is repeated, all fault codes have been read out.

Procedure

  1. Press the diagnostic button (2).
  2. Release the diagnostic button and make a note of the fault code that is flashed out (1).
  3. Repeat items 1-2. A new fault code is flashed out if more are stored. Repeat until the first fault code is repeated.

Source: Volvo Penta service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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