Shifting issue?

[Phil Nersessian]

Hi all, Having a problem with my 2016 C30. when I try to start it I get an error message"check shift actuator, gear shift not available, move control to neutral", The control is already in neutral. It will start in "throttle only" mode, but won't allow me to get out of it. I tried swapping the control with the one on the command bridge which had an identical part# and am now getting another fault"Check EVC system, control unit has communication disturbance" which has not gone away even after switching them back.Was very careful about plug locations and contact. I have tried powering down both with the ignition on and off to no avail. Any Ideas?

 

[knotflying]

Not familiar with the volvo, but on the Yanmar sometimes the neutral safety switch needs to be adjusted into position and all is fine after that.

 

[Phil Nersessian]

Thanks Mike, I will look into it, do you know where it is? on the controler?

 

[TBates]

Hi Phil,

Please take a picture and email me the code at the bottom of the warning screen. I can then look up the code and see what's going on.

Thank you,

 

[knotflying]

Thanks Mike, I will look into it, do you know where it is? on the controler?

On the Yanmar it is not on the controller, it is located by the shift cable on the transmission. The volvo is all electronic shifting so the neutral safety my very well be a position adjustment on the shift. I am just shooting from the hip here. Hopefully Tim will have a better clue once he sees the codes.

 

[Phil Nersessian]

Thanks Mike, Tim did come through with flying colors! Had a bad connection at the tranny and needed a system reset. All is good today on Buzzards Bay!

 

[Tug Travelers]

One thing I have learned is if there is an erroneous error whether it be in the Garmin, Volvo Penta, or most recently my solar controller it is amazing how effective it can be to turn off all power to the boat for 30 seconds and then turn it on again.

Some errors magically go away.

I was talking to the Volvo Penta guys at Rendezvous and about the phenomenon. They agreed that many times it works quite well, but they don't feel comfortable asking boat owners to just cycle the power. Several years ago a Garmon tech told me the same thing. If something isn't right, cycle the power.

John
Tug Travelers
Guided Flotilla Cruises

 

[knotflying]

Thanks Mike, Tim did come through with flying colors! Had a bad connection at the tranny and needed a system reset. All is good today on Buzzards Bay!

Make sure those connections are pumped good with dielectric grease. It is a very wet area and corrosion can form pretty quickly.