Workshop Manual D

Group 30 Electrical system 2(0)

TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A
TAMD74C/L/P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-B
TAMD75P-A
 Group 30 Electrical system

Marine Diesel Engines

TAMD72P-A ● TAMD73P-A
TAMD74C/L/P-A ● TAMD74C/L/P-B
TAMD75P-A

Contents
Safety information ............................................... 2 Charge air temperature sensor ........................... 29
Coolant temperature sensor ............................... 29
General information ............................................ 5
DC/ DC converter ............................................... 30
Repair instructions .............................................. 6 Solenoid valve (reverse gear) ............................. 31
Potentiometer (controls) ..................................... 32
Special tools ........................................................ 8
Changing the control module ............................. 33
Design and function ............................................ 9
Disassembly ....................................................... 33
Component description ...................................... 14 Assembly ............................................................ 34
Guide .................................................................. 14 Venting the fuel system ...................................... 35
Control module ................................................... 15 Control adapter adjustment ................................ 36
Injection pump .................................................... 17 Adjusting idling speed ........................................ 38
Sensors .............................................................. 18
Calibration of controls ........................................ 39
Relays ................................................................ 20
Fuses ................................................................. 21 Fault code register .............................................. 47
Emergency stop ................................................. 21 Wiring diagrams .................................................. 57
Diagnostic connector .......................................... 22 Component location (engine) .............................. 57
DC/DC converter ................................................ 22 TAMD72P-A ....................................................... 59
Diodes ................................................................ 22 TAMD73P-A ....................................................... 63
Controls .............................................................. 23 TAMD74C/L/P-A ................................................. 67
Potentiometer ..................................................... 23 TAMD74C/L/P-B, TAMD75P-A ........................... 71
MS unit ............................................................... 23 Instrument panels ............................................... 75
Solenoid valves (reverse gear) ........................... 24 Control panels .................................................... 81
Electrical fault tracing ......................................... 27 Color codes, EDC cables ................................... 93
Position sensor ................................................... 27 Electronic controls .............................................. 96
Control solenoid (actuator) ................................. 28 Mechanical controls ............................................ 99
Engine speed sensor .......................................... 28 References to Service Bulletins ........................ 100
 Safety information

If work is done adjacent to a running engine, a

Introduction careless movement or a dropped tool can lead
The workshop manual contains technical data, de- to personal injury in the worst case. Be careful
scriptions and repair instructions for products or prod- with hot surfaces (exhaust pipes, turbos, charge
uct versions noted in the table of contents, supplied air pipes, starting heaters etc.) and hot fluids in
by Volvo Penta. Make sure you use the correct work- pipes and hoses on an engine which is running
shop literature. or which has just stopped. Re-install all guards
which have been removed during service work,
Read the available safety information, “General infor-
before re-starting the engine.
mation” and “Repair instructions” in the workshop
manual before you start to do any service work.
Make sure that the warning or information la-
bels on the product are always clearly visible.
Replace labels which have been damaged or
painted over.

Never start an engine without the air filter in

place. The rotating compressor turbine in the
turbocharger can cause severe injury. Foreign
bodies in the inlet pipe can also cause severe
mechanical damage.

Never use start spray or similar products as a

Important starting aid. Explosions could occur in the inlet
manifold. Danger of personal injury.
The following special warning signs are found in the
workshop manual and on the product. Avoid opening the coolant filling cap when the
engine is hot. Steam or hot coolant can spray
WARNING! Warns for the risk of personal inju- out at the same time as the pressure which has
ry, major damage to product or property, or se- built up is lost. Open the filler cap slowly, and
rious malfunctions if the instruction is ignored. release the pressure in the cooling system if the
filling cap or tap has to be opened, or if a plug
IMPORTANT! Is used to call attention to things
or coolant hose has to be removed when the
which could cause damage or malfunctions to
engine is hot. Steam or hot coolant can stream
product or property.
out in an unexpected direction.
NOTE! Is used to call attention to important informa-
tion, to facilitate work processes or operation. Hot oil can cause burns. Avoid skin contact with
hot oil. Make sure that the oil system is de-pres-
To give you a perspective on the risks which always surised before doing any work on it. Never start
need to be observed and precautions which always or run the engine with the oil filler cap removed,
have to be taken, we have noted them below. because of the risk of oil spillage.

Make it impossible to start the engine by cutting Stop the engine and close the sea cocks before
system current with the main switch(es) and doing any work on the cooling system.
lock it (them) in the off position before starting
service work. Fix a warning sign by the helms- Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area.
man’s seat. When operated in a confined space, exhaust
fumes and crankcase gases must be ventilated
All service work should normally be done on a from the engine bay or workshop area.
stationary engine. Some work, such as adjust-
ments, need the engine to be running, however. Always use goggles when doing any work
Going close to a running engine is a safety risk. where there is any risk of splinters, grinding
Remember that loose clothes, long hair etc. can sparks, acid splash or other chemicals. Your
catch on rotating components and cause se- eyes are extremely sensitive, injury could cause
vere injury. blindness!

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 Safety information

Avoid skin contact with oil! Long-term or repeat- be formed if the batteries are wrongly connect-
ed skin contact with oil can make your skin dry ed, is enough to make a battery explode and
out. The consequence is irritation, dry skin, ec- cause damage. Do not move the connection
zema and other skin disorders. Used oil is more when you attempt to start the engine (risk of
hazardous to health than new oil. Use protec- arcing), and do not stand and lean over one of
tive gloves and avoid oil-soaked clothes and the batteries.
rags. Wash regularly, especially before meals.
Use special skin cream to avoid drying and fa- Never mix up the battery positive and negative
cilitate skin cleaning. poles when the batteries are installed. If the bat-
teries are wrongly connected, this can cause
Most chemicals intended for the product (e.g. severe damage to the electrical equipment.
engine and transmission oils, glycol, petrol Please check the wiring diagram!
(gasoline) and diesel oil) or chemicals for work-
shop use (e.g. degreasers, paints and solvents) Always use goggles when charging and han-
are hazardous. Read the instruction on the dling batteries. Battery electrolyte contains high-
packages carefully! Always observe the safety ly corrosive sulphuric acid. If this comes into
advice (e.g. use of breathing protection, gog- contact with your skin, wash at once with soap
gles, gloves etc.). Make sure that other person- and a lot of water. If you get battery acid in your
nel are not inadvertently exposed to hazardous eyes, flush at once with a generous amount of
substances, such as via the air they breathe. water, and get medical assistance at once.
Ensure good ventilation. Handle used and sur-
plus chemicals in the prescribed manner.
Stop the engine and cut the system current with
the main switch(es) before doing any work on
Be very careful when searching for leaks in the the electrical system.
fuel system and testing fuel injectors. Use gog-
gles. The jet which comes from a fuel injector The clutch must be adjusted with the engine
has very high pressure and considerable pene- shut off.
tration ability. Fuel can force its way deep into
body tissue and cause severe injury. Risk of
The existing lugs on the engine/reverse gear
blood poisoning (septicaemia).
should be used for lifting. Always check that the
lifting devices are in good condition and that
All fuels, and many chemicals, are flammable. they have the correct capacity for the lift (the
Make sure that open flames or sparks can not weight of the engine plus the reverse gear and
set them alight. Petrol (gasoline), some thinners extra equipment if installed).
and hydrogen gas from batteries are extremely The engine should be lifted with a customised
flammable and explosive when mixed with air in or adjustable lifting boom for safe handling and
the correct ratio. Do not smoke! Provide good to avoid damaging components on top of the
ventilation and take the necessary precautions engine. All chains or cables should be parallel
before you start welding or grinding in the vicini- to each other and should be as square as pos-
ty. Always have a fire extinguisher easily avail- sible to the top of the engine.
able near the workplace. If other equipment connected to the engine has
altered its centre of gravity, special lifting devic-
es may be needed to obtain the correct balance
Make sure that oil and fuel soaked rags, and and safe handling.
used fuel and oil filters are stored in a safe Never do any work on an engine which just
place. Oil soaked rags can self-ignite in certain hangs from a lifting device.
circumstances. Used fuel and oil filters are pol-
luting waste and must be handed to an ap-
proved waste management facility for destruc- Never work alone when heavy components are
tion, together with used lubrication oil, contami- to be dismantled, even when safe lifting devices
nated fuel, paint residue, solvents, degreasers such as lockable blocks & tackle are used.
and wash residue. Even when lifting devices are used, two people
are needed in most cases. One who operates
the lifting device and other who makes sure that
Batteries must never be exposed to open components move freely and are not damaged
flames or electric sparks. Do not smoke close to during lifting.
the batteries. The batteries generate hydrogen When you work aboard a boat, always make
gas when charged, which forms an explosive sure that there is enough space for disassembly
gas when mixed with air. This gas is very flam- where you are working, with no risk for personal
mable and highly explosive. A spark, which can or material damage.

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Safety information

Components in the electrical and fuel systems Remember the following when washing with a
on Volvo Penta products have been designed high pressure washer: Never aim the water jet
to minimise the risks of explosion and fire. The at seals, rubber hoses or electrical components.
engine must not be operated in environments Never use a high pressure washer for engine
with adjacent explosive media. cleaning.

Only use the fuels recommended by Volvo Pen-

ta. Please refer to the instruction book. The use
of fuel of inferior quality can damage the en-
gine. In a diesel engine, poor fuel can cause the
regulation rod to bind and the engine will over-
WARNING! Fuel delivery pipes must not be rev, entailing a strong risk of personal injury and
bent or straightened under any circumstances. machinery damage. Poor fuel can also lead to
Damaged pipes must be replaced. higher maintenance costs.

© 2006 AB VOLVO PENTA

We reserve the right to make design changes and amendments without prior notice.
Printed on environmentally compatible paper.

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 General information

About the workshop manual Certified engines

This workshop manual contains information, descrip- When service or repairs are done to an emission
tions and instructions for engines with standard certified engine, it is important to be aware of the
equipment. This manual refers to the following en- following:
gines: Certification means that an engine type has been
TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A, TAMD74C-A, checked and approved by the relevant authority. The
TAMD74L-A, TAMD74P-A, TAMD74C-B, engine manufacturer guarantees that all engines
TAMD74L-B, TAMD74P-B and TAMD75P-A. made of the same type are equivalent to the certified
The engine designation and number are noted on the engine.
number plate. The engine designation and number
must always be given in all correspondence about an This put special demands on service and repair
engine. work, as follows:

The workshop manual has been primarily prepared ● Maintenance and service intervals recommended
for Volvo Penta service workshops and their qualified by Volvo Penta must be complied with.
personnel. This assumes that people who use the ● Only Volvo Penta original spares may be used.
Manual have basic knowledge of marine drive sys-
● Service to injection pumps, pump settings and in-
tems and can do the tasks of a mechanical or electri-
jectors must always be done by an authorised
cal nature associated with the trade.
Volvo Penta workshop.
Volvo Penta constantly improves its products, so we
reserve the right to make modifications without prior ● The engine must not be converted or modified,
notification. All information in this manual is based on except for the accessories and service kits which
product data which was available up to the date on Volvo Penta has approved for the engine.
which the manual was printed. Any material changes ● Installation changes to the exhaust pipe and en-
introduced into the product or service methods after gine air inlet ducts must not be done.
this date are notified by means of Service Bulletins.
● No seals may be broken by unauthorised person-
nel.

The general advice in the instruction book about op-

eration, care and maintenance applies.
Spare parts IMPORTANT! Delayed or inferior care/mainte-
Spare parts for electrical and fuel systems are subject nance, and the use of non-original spares,
to various national safety requirements. Volvo Penta mean that AB Volvo Penta can no longer be re-
Original Spares comply with these requirements. No sponsible for guaranteeing that the engine com-
damage whatever, occasioned by use of non-original plies with the certified version.
Volvo Penta spares for the product, will be compen- Damage, injury and/or costs which arise from
sated by the warranty offered by Volvo Penta. this will not be compensated by Volvo Penta.

NB: Because the illustrations in the workshop manual cover

several engine variants, certain parts might differ from the
actual configuration. However, the essential information in
the illustration is always correct.

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 Repair instructions

The warning signs which occur in the workshop manu-

al (please refer to “Safety information” for their mean-
Our joint responsibility
ings). Each engine consists of a large number of collaborat-
ing systems and components. Any deviation of a
component from its technical specification can dra-
WARNING!
matically increase the environmental impact of an
otherwise good engine. For this reason, it is extreme-
IMPORTANT! ly important that specified wear tolerances are main-
tained, that systems with adjustment facilities are cor-
rectly adjusted and that Volvo Penta Original Spares
NOTE! are used for the engine. The times noted in the en-
are not comprehensive in any way, since we can not of gine maintenance schedule must be observed.
course foresee everything, because service work is Some systems, such as components in the fuel sys-
done in highly varying circumstances. For this reason, tem, may require special competence and special
all we can do is to point out the risks which we believe test equipment. For environmental reasons etc.,
could occur due to incorrect work in a well-equipped some components are sealed at the factory. It is only
workshop, using work methods and tools tested by us. permissible to work on sealed components if you are
In the workshop manual, all tasks for which there are authorized to do such work.
Volvo Penta special tools, are done using these tools. Remember that most chemical products, incorrectly
Special tools are specially prepared to permit the saf- used, damage the environment. Volvo Penta recom-
est and most rational work methods possible. For this mends the use of biodegradable degreasers whenever
reason, it is the responsibility of the person who uses engine components are de-greased, unless otherwise
other tools or other work methods than those recom- specified in the workshop manual. When working
mended by us, to ensure that there is no risk of per- aboard a boat, be careful to ensure that oils, wash resi-
sonal injury or material damage, and that they can not due etc. are processed for destruction, and are not in-
cause any malfunctions. advertently discharged with bilge water into the envi-
In some cases, special safety regulations and user ronment.
instructions are available for the tools and chemicals
mentioned in the workshop manual. These rules must
always be observed, so there are no special instruc-
tions about this in the workshop manual.
Tightening torques
The majority of risks can be prevented by taking cer-
tain elementary precautions and using common The tightening torque for vital fasteners, which should
sense. A clean workplace and a clean engine elimi- be tightened with a torque wrench, are listed in “Tech-
nate many risks of both personal injury and malfunc- nical Data”. Tightening torques” and noted in the job
tion. descriptions in the book. All torque specifications ap-
Above all, when work on fuel systems, lubrication ply to clean screws, screw heads and mating faces.
systems, inlet systems, turbocharger, bearing caps The torque specifications apply to lightly oiled or
and seals is done, it is extremely important that no clean screws. If lubricants, locking fluids or sealants
dirt or other kinds of foreign particles are able to get are needed on a fastener, the type of preparation to
in, since this would otherwise cause malfunctions or be used will be noted in the job description and in
shortened service life. “Tightening Torques”.

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 Repair instructions

Important notes on repair

of EDC engines
The following instructions must always be ob-
served, to avoid damage to the control module:

● If the 42-pin connector on the control module is

undone or connected, the system voltage to the
EDC system must first be disconnected.
Note. Cut the current by turning the starter key to
the stop position on the active control panel. Then
make sure that the starter keys are at 0 on all
control stations.
Check that the current is disconnected by press-
ing and releasing the diagnosis button. If no an-
swering flashes come from the diagnostic display,
the system current to the EDC system is discon-
nected.
● During welding, the 42 pin connector on the con-
trol module must first be disconnected.
● When the batteries are quick charged, turn the
main switches off or undo the battery cables.
Note. During normal maintenance charging, the
main switches do not need to be turned off.
● Only batteries may be used for start help.
Quick starting units can give excess voltages and
damage the control module.
● Never undo the battery cables when the engine is
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running.
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● Never disconnect the current with the main switch

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when the engine is running.

The following instructions must always be ob-

served, to minimize contact problems:

● When a connector is undone, be careful to avoid

contaminating its contact pins with dirt, oil, etc.
● Before a connector is put together, clean off any
dirt on the contact pins and apply contact grease
(part No. 1161417).
Note. Too much contact grease can make it diffi-
cult to put the connector together.

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 Special tools

3838620 3838621 3838622 3838623

885293 885344 / 885345 383 8619

885352 885334 9812519

885293 Diagnostic key with cables and transport 885334 Special pliers for disassembling EDC
case, but without program cassette and connector (2 x 8).
user manual. 383 8619 VODIA complete diagnostic tool
885344 Program cassette for diagnostic key and Consists of:
user manual with English, German, 3838620 VODIA – palmtop computer (PDA)
French and Swedish menu choices. with SD card.
(The cassette is marked with No. 3838621 VODIA – docking station. Used with
885339). VODIA PDA (3838620).
885345 Program cassette and user manual. 3838622 VODIA – cable with connector.
Used with docking station
Same software as 885344 but with
(3838621) on the engine’s commu-
Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese and Italian nication connector.
menu choices. (The cassette is marked 3838623 VODIA – EDC Adapter with external
with No. 885340). power supply. Used with docking
885352 Extension cable with switch to choose station 3838621 and cable 3838622
between two engines. Suits diagnostic connected to the engine’s 2-pin con-
nector.
key.
9812519 Multimeter.

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 Design and function

Introduction
Main components Fuel control
EDC means “Electronic Diesel Control”, and is an The control module analyses the engine’s fuel re-
electronic system for diesel engine control. The sys- quirements three times per engine revolution.
tem includes fuel control, diagnostics, electronic The fuel requirement is the amount of fuel which the
speed control and gear shifting. engine needs to maintain or reach the engine speed
The main components of the EDC system are a mi- demanded.
croprocessor-based control module, an electronically The result is compared with the amount of fuel which
controlled injection pump and a number of sensors lo- is currently being injected, available air mass and fuel
cated on the engine and controls. temperature.
The sensors give the control module continuous infor- If necessary, the fuel volume is adjusted by the elec-
mation about fuel supply, engine speed, charge pres- tronic regulator on the injection pump.
sure, engine temperature and operator commands.
During a cold start, the control module pre-heats the
The information reflects the current operation state engine by allowing it to crank up to four revolutions
and is used by the control module to calculate the before fuel is injected.
correct fuel volume, check the engine condition etc.

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5

1. Control module
2. Electronic regulator
3. Control panel
4. Solenoid valve (reverse gear)
5. Potentiometer
TAMD74C/L/P, TAMD75P

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Design and function

Engine speed control and shifting The diagnostic program automatically generates fault
codes for any malfunctions registered by the EDC
A potentiometer in the engine control lever transmits
system.
engine speed commands to the injection pump and
gear shift commands to the solenoid valves on the re- Read the fault code and look it up in the fault code
verse gear. manual, for information about the reason, reaction
and information about measures to be taken for the
Shifting is also monitored by the control module which
malfunction in question.
prevents shifting at too high engine speeds when nec-
essary, which could cause damage to the transmission. A diagnostic key or the VODIA diagnostic tool must
be connected to the diagnostic connector on the en-
gine for full diagnostic information, and to read or
erase all fault codes.
Diagnostic function
If the control module receives abnormal values from
one or more sensors, the diagnostic function will take
various measures to protect the engine.
If the coolant temperature, charge air temperature or
charge pressure is too high, for example, the diag-
nostic function will reduce the amount of fuel injected
(reduce engine power) until the relevant value has
been normalized.
In addition, there are “Limp-home” values stored in
the control module. These values are used if there is
a sensor failure, and permit continued operation at re-
duced engine speed. Diagnostic key VODIA diagnostic tool

If there is a fault in the EDC system which could

cause engine failure, the engine is stopped.

Engine speed
Gear position
Throttle opening
Control rod position
Fuel quantity
Coolant temperature
Gear
Charge air temperature
Diagnosis
Charge air pressure
Starter motor
Fuel temperature
Signals from control panel
Key switch position

Control module with incoming and outgoing signals.

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 Design and function

Reading fault codes

Fault codes visible on the control panel
Fault codes for malfunctions which are reported by a
flashing light on the diagnostic button can be read off
via the control panel.
The codes are flashed out once the diagnostic button
is pressed and then released.
The fault code consists of two groups of flashes, sep-
arated by a pause of two seconds. A fault code is ob-
tained by counting the number of flashes in each
group:
Control panel (Type I)

Example: pause = Fault code 2.4

The fault code is stored and can be read as long as

the malfunction remains.

Read as follows:
1. Check that the starter key is in position “I” (drive
position).
2. Press the diagnostic button.
3. Release the diagnostic button and make a note of
the fault that is flashed out.
4. Repeat points 2–3. A new fault code is flashed
out if more are stored.
Repeat until the first fault code is repeated.

Fault codes NOT visible on the control

panel
Fault codes for malfunctions which are not reported
by a flashing light on the diagnostic button can only
be read with a diagnostic key or with the VODIA diag-
nostic tool.
NOTE! This means that malfunctions can be regis-
tered, although the lamp in the diagnostic button does
not flash. For this reason, always check that no fault
codes are stored. This must be done with a diagnos-
tic key or the VODIA diagnostic tool.

Fault codes for history

VODIA diagnostic tool
In the TAMD74C/L/P-B and TAMD75P-A, a copy of
all fault codes which occur is stored for historical rea-
sons. This copy is an inactive fault code and does not
affect the engine.
Fault codes stored for historical reasons can only be
read by a diagnostic key or the VODIA diagnostic
tool.

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Design and function

Erasing fault codes

Always erase stored fault codes once the malfunc-
tion/
malfunctions have been attended to.
NOTE! If the diagnosis has triggered any action (e.g.
stopped the engine), the fault code must be erased
before the engine can be started again.

TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-A

1. Turn the starter key to the stop position “S” and
Control panel (Type II) release it.
2. Press the diagnosis button and keep it depressed
at the same time as you turn the starter key to
position “I” (operating position). Then keep the
switch depressed for a further 3 seconds.
3. The fault codes are now erased.

TAMD74C/L/P-B and TAMD75P-A

The fault code memory in the diagnostic function is
“erased” every time system voltage to the engine is
shut off.

NOTE! The system voltage must be completely cut

off. Stop the engine and check that the ignition key/
keys are in position 0 in all control positions.

When system voltage is switched on again, the diag-

nostic function checks to see whether there are any
faults in the EDC system. If this is the case, new fault
codes are set.

This means that:

1. Fault codes for malfunctions which have been at-
tended to or which have disappeared are auto-
matically erased by cutting off system voltage
and switching on again.
2. Fault codes for malfunctions which have not been
attended to must be acknowledged every time
the system voltage is switched on.

Erasing historical codes

In the TAMD74C/L/P-B and TAMD75P-A, a copy of
all fault codes which occur is stored for historical rea-
sons. This copy is an inactive fault code and does not
affect the engine. These fault codes can only be
erased by a diagnostic key or the VODIA diagnostic
tool.
NOTE! Historical material should be erased when
malfunctions have been attended to, so that the histo-
Diagnostic key VODIA diagnostic tool ry will be new next time the engine is serviced.

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 Design and function

Design differences, engine

versions
The most important differences between the EDC
systems on the engine versions in this manual are:

TAMD74C/L/P-A ➜ TAMD74C/L/P-B
TAMD74C/L/P-B has:

● New software.
● Simpler erasing of fault codes.
● Fault codes stored for history.
● Engines with 12 V system voltage: DC / DC con-
verter (30).
● Engines with 12 V system voltage: Screw termi-
nal for separate power supply to EDC system re-
moved (replaced by DC / DC converter.

DC /DC converter
TAMD74P-B ➜ TAMD75P-A
TAMD75P-A has:

● New software.

Screw terminal for separate power supply to EDC system

TAMD73P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-A with 12 V electrical system

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 Component description
NOTE! Component position numbers in the illustrations in this manual correspond with the position numbers in
the relevant wiring diagram. Components without position numbers are marked (–).

Guide
5. Starter relay ............................................ page 20 20. Coolant temperature sensor .................... page 18
6. Main relay .............................................. page 20 21. Position sensor ....................................... page 17
7. Control module ....................................... page 15 22. Engine speed sensor .............................. page 17
Fuel temperature sensor ........................ page 18 23. Control solenoid (actuator) ...................... page 17
Charge air pressure sensor ................... page 19 24. Diagnostic connector .............................. page 22
8. Stop relay ............................................... page 20 28. Flat pin fuse ........................................... page 21
9. Circuit breakers ...................................... page 21 29. Diodes .................................................... page 22
19. Charge air temperature sensor .............. page 18 30. DC / DC converter .................................. page 22

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 Component description

Control module, (7)

Voltage .................................................... 12 V or 24 V
Connector ......................................................... 42 pin
The control module, which is the central unit in the
EDC system, is located beside the secondary fuel fil-
ter on the left of the engine.

The following values are programmed into the control

module memory at the factory:

● Extreme values
If an extreme value is exceeded, a clock is start-
ed in the control module which measures the
highest or lowest value and the length of time that
an extreme value has been exceeded.
The information is stored and can be read by
means of a diagnostic tool.
The following extreme values are programmed in
the control module:
– High charge air temperature ........... 65°C (149°F)
– Low charge air temperature ................ 5°C (41°F)
– High fuel temperature ..................... 60°C (140°F)
– Low fuel temperature ........................ 10°C (50°F)
– High coolant temperature ............... 95°C (203°F)
– Low coolant temperature .................... 5°C (41°F)
– High charge pressure
TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A ..... 263 kPa (38.1 psi)
TAMD74C/L/P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-B,
TAMD75P-A:
Rating 5 (353 kW) .................. 240 kPa (34.8 psi)
Rating 4 (331 kW) .................. 234 kPa (33.9 psi)
Rating 3 (316 kW) .................. 229 kPa (33.2 psi)
Rating 3 (294 kW) .................. 225 kPa (32.6 psi)
(Absolute pressure = charge
pressure+atmospheric pressure)
– High engine speed
TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A ................... 2650 rpm
TAMD74C/L/P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-B,
TAMD75P-A:
Rating 5 and 4 ...................................... 2680 rpm
Rating 3 ................................................ 2580 rpm

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Component description

kPa ● Alarm values

300 Highest permissible values of charge air tempera-
ture, coolant temperature etc. If the alarm values
250
are exceeded, the control module reduces the
200 fuel volume until the relevant value has been nor-
malized.
150
The following alarm limits are stored
100
(pre-programmed) in the control module:
50 – Highest permissible charge
0 air temperature ................................ 80°C (176°F)
900 1200 1500 2100 2400 2600 rpm – Highest permissible
Max. fuel temperature .............................. 70°C (158°F)
Limphome – Highest permissible coolant
Min.
temperature (on) ........................... 96°C (204.8°F)
– Highest permissible coolant
Charge pressure diagram, TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A
temperature (off) ........................... 93°C (199.4°F)
– Highest permissible charge
pressure (Max) .......... please refer to the diagram
– Lowest permissible charge
pressure (Min) ........... please refer to the diagram

● “Limp home” values

The basic values which the control module uses
(instead of stopping the engine) if there is an
open or short circuit in the signal from each sen-
sor.
The following “limp home” values are pro-
grammed in the control module:
– Charge air temperature ................... 55°C (131°F)
– Fuel temperature ............................. 40°C (104°F)
Max.
– Coolant temperature .......................... 10°C (50°F)
Limphome
Min. – Charge air pressure ... please refer to the diagram
– Engine speed ........................................ 1000 rpm
Charge pressure diagram, TAMD74C/L/P-A/P-B, TAMD75P-A

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 Component description

Injection pump
The injection pump is an in-line type unit, located on
the left of the engine. It is driven from the timing gear.
The injection pump is provided with an electronic gov-
ernor. The governor consists of a control solenoid
(actuator), position sensor and an engine speed sen-
sor (please refer to the description below). These
control module uses the governor to both regulate
and control the fuel supply to the engine.

Function check: Please refer to the “Electrical fault

tracing” chapter.
Location of injection pump

Governor
The governor is electronically controlled by the con-
trol module. The following components in the gover-
nor are used by the EDC system:

Regulator location in injection pump

Position sensor (21)
The position sensor provides the control module with
information about the position of the control rod,
which corresponds to the amount of fuel which is cur-
rently being injected.

Engine speed sensor (22)

The engine speed sensor is an inductive sensor. The
sensor informs the control module about engine
speed.

Control solenoid (23)

The actuator is a solenoid which governs the move-
ment of the control rod and thus governs the amount
of fuel injected.

Governor

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Component description

Sensors
Charge air temperature sensor (19)
Type: Thermistor with negative temperature coeffi-
cient so-called NTC resistor.
Measurement range ....................... –40°C to +150°C
(–40°F to 302°F)
TAMD72P: The sensor is located underneath the in-
let pipe, between the intercooler and the heat ex-
changer.
TAMD73P, TAMD74C/L/P and TAMD75P: The sen-
sor is located on top of the front section of the inlet
pipe.
The sensor reacts quickly to temperature changes. It
consists of a non-linear resistor. The resistance falls
as the temperature rises.

Function check: Please refer to the “Electrical fault

tracing” chapter.

Coolant temperature sensor, (20)

Type: Thermistor with negative temperature coeffi-
cient so-called NTC resistor.
Measurement range ........................ –30°C to +120°C
(–22°F to 248°F)
The sensor is located in the thermostat housing.
The sensor reacts slowly to temperature changes. It
consists of a non-linear resistor. The resistance falls
as the temperature rises.

Function check: Please refer to the “Electrical fault

tracing” chapter.

Fuel temperature sensor (–)

The sensor consists of a non-linear resistor. The re-
sistance falls as the temperature rises.
The sensor is located inside the fixing lug on the con-
trol module for the secondary fuel filter.
The fuel flows from the filter head, via the fixing lug
and on through the filter, back into the system.
When the fuel passes the fixing lug, the sensor pro-
vides information about current fuel temperature to
the control module. The control module can then cal-
culate the correct amount of fuel, with consideration
also given to the energy content of the fuel. The fuel
also cools the control module to a certain extent.
The fuel temperature sensor can be checked with a
diagnostic key or with the VODIA diagnostic tool.

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 Component description

Charge air pressure sensor (–)

The sensor is integrated into the control module. It
senses the charge air pressure via a capillary pipe
from the inlet pipe to the T-nipple beneath the control
module.
The sensor measures atmospheric pressure first.
When the engine has started, the sensor also mea-
sures charge air pressure, i.e. the absolute pressure.

TAMD72, TAMD73: Since the sensor is integrated

into the control module, it can not be replaced sepa-
rately, the entire control module must be changed if
necessary.
IMPORTANT! Never twist or undo the T-nipple
beneath the control module. This can damage
the charge air pressure sensor.

TAMD74, TAMD75: The sensor can be changed

once the cover on the control module has been re-
moved.

Function check: This must be done with a diagnostic

key or the VODIA diagnostic tool.

Other sensors
For information about the engine speed sensor and
position sensor: Please refer to the “Injection pump”
section.
For information about the potentiometer: Please refer
to the “Controls” section.

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Component description

Relays
NOTE! Relays 5, 6 and 8 are identical and are mutu-
ally interchangeable.

Starter relay (5)

Type ....................... switching (with quenching diode)
24 V/12 V ..................................................... 10/20 A
The starter relay activates the starter motor when the
starter key is turned to the start position.

Main relay (6)

Type ....................... switching (with quenching diode)
24 V/12 V ..................................................... 10/20 A
The main relay is controlled by the control module.
This supplies current to the injection pump and the
solenoids on the reverse gear.

Stop relay (8)

Type ....................... switching (with quenching diode)
24 V/12 V ..................................................... 10/20 A
The stop relay cuts current supply to the control sole-
noid in the actuator when the starter key is turned to
the stop position. Fuel supply is cut and the engine
stops.

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 Component description

Fuses
Fuses (9)
2 circuit breakers .................................................. 8 A
The circuit breakers are located in the distribution
box. If any circuit breaker trips, the current to the in-
strument panel and key switch is cut, with the follow-
ing results:
TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A: The engine stops and can
not be started until the circuit breaker has been re-set.
TAMD74C/L/P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-B and TAMD75P-A:
The engine can not be stopped with the starter key
(use the emergency stop) until the circuit breakers
have been re-set.
The circuit breakers are re-set by pressing the red but-
ton on each breaker, once any faults have been attend-
ed to.

Fuse (28)
1 flat pin fuse ..................................................... 7.5 A
The fuse is located in the distribution box.
TAMD74C/L/P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-B and TAMD75P-A
have a conventional fuse (28) rated at 7.5 A. The fuse
cuts the current if there is a short circuit in the engine
cables. If this fuse blows, the engine stops.

Emergency stop
If a fault has occurred, so that the engine can not be
stopped in the normal manner, the engine can be
stopped with the lever on the injection pump regula-
tor. Pull the lever back until the engine stops.

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Component description

Diagnostic connector etc.

Diagnostic connector (24)
Connector .......................................................... 2 pin
A diagnostic key or the VODIA diagnostic tool must
be used to read and erase all fault codes.
The diagnostic tool is connected to the engine via the
2-pin connector in the distribution box.
NOTE! System current must be switched on when
fault codes are read out.

DC / DC converter (30)
The TAMD74C/L/P-B and TAMD75P-A with 12 V
electrical system has a DC/ DC converter installed in
the junction box. This stabilizes the voltage supplied
to the control module during starting, and replaces
the function of the diode (see below).

Function check (DC/DC): Please refer to the “Elec-

trical fault tracing” chapter.

Diodes (29)
Quantity ........................................................... 2 pcs.
The TAMD74C/L/P-A with 12 V system voltage and
the TAMD74C/L/P-A /P-B and TAMD75P-A with 24 V
system voltage have two diodes in the junction box,
which separate engine instruments and EDC cables.

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 Component description

Controls
Controls (–)
Both electronic and mechanical controls can be used
for engines with EDC. If mechanical controls are
used, they are connected to a separate control adapt-
er with a potentiometer.
NOTE! When the controls are changed, the new con-
trol must be calibrated.

Potentiometer (–)
The potentiometer registers the movements of the
control lever and gives the control module information
about engine speed and gear shift commands.
The potentiometer is installed in the control (or in a
separate control adapter if a mechanical control mod-
ule is used).
NOTE! When the potentiometer is changed, the con-
trol must be calibrated again.

Function check: Please refer to the “Electrical fault

tracing” chapter.

MS unit (–)
The MS unit is a separate memory unit which is used
if the boat has more than one control station. An MS
unit is required for each control station. The boat can
be equipped with up to seven extra control stations.
The MS unit stores calibration information and in-
forms the control module about the control station
which is active.

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Component description

Solenoid valves (reverse gear)

Solenoid valves (–)
Electric shifting of the reverse gear is arranged by
two solenoid valves installed in the hydraulic unit on
the reverse gear.
A cable harness (with separate markings) is connect-
ed to each solenoid valve. The direction of rotation of
the reverse gear depends on the cable harness con-
nected to each solenoid valve.
The cables are marked “Primary” or “Secondary”.
The primary cable supplies current to the solenoid
valve when the control is moved forwards (assuming
the calibration has been done correctly).
The secondary cable supplies current to the solenoid
Twin Disc MG5061, -5062, -507, -5085 valve when the control is moved backwards. (Assum-
ing the calibration has been done correctly.)

If the direction of rotation of the reverse gear needs to

be changed, this is arranged by switching over the
cable harnesses between the two solenoids.

Function check: Please refer to the “Electrical fault

tracing” chapter.

Twin Disc MG5075

ZF (MPM IRM) 280, -301, -302

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 Component description

Emergency shifting
If there is a fault in one of the solenoid valves, or if the
reverse gear can not be operated from the control sta-
tion for other reasons, it can be engaged manually.
The description below is for manual engagement of
the reverse gear, for forwards travel.

IMPORTANT! The cable harnesses from both

solenoid valves must be disconnected before
the reverse gear is engaged manually.

WARNING! If the reverse gear is engaged

manually, it can not be disconnected by using
the control lever. Forward motion can then only
be stopped by stopping the engine with the igni-
tion key or stop button.

Twin Disc MG5061, -5062, -507, -5085

1. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key from
the ignition lock.
2. Note the solenoid valve (P or S) to which the ca-
ble marked “Primary” is connected, and remove
the connectors from both valves.
3. Remove the solenoid valve and valve body (V)
from the valve which was connected to the “Pri-
mary” cable.
4. Undo plug (A) and install it in the hole left by the
valve body.
Tightening torque: Max 27 Nm (19.9 lbf.ft).

WARNING! The reverse gear is now connected

for forward motion and cannot be disengaged
Twin Disc MG5061, -5062, -507, -5085 by the control lever.

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Component description

Twin Disc MG 5075

1. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key from
the ignition lock.
2. Note the solenoid valve (P or S) to which the ca-
ble marked “Primary” is connected, and then re-
move the connectors from both valves.
3. Remove the cap nut (A) from the solenoid valve
which was connected to the “Primary” cable.
4. Press button (A) and turn it clockwise until it
locks.

WARNING! The reverse gear is now connected

for forward motion and cannot be disengaged
by the control lever.

Twin Disc MG5075

ZF (MPM IRM) 280, -301, -302

1. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key from
the ignition lock.
2. Note the solenoid valve (P or S) to which the ca-
ble marked “Primary” is connected, and then re-
move the connectors from both valves.
3. Remove the cap nut (A) from the solenoid valve
which was connected to the “Primary” cable. Turn
the button a ½ turn anti-clockwise until it locks.

WARNING! The reverse gear is now connected

for forward motion and cannot be disengaged
ZF (MPM IRM) 280 -301 -302 by the control lever.

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Electrical fault tracing
General information
Electrical fault tracing is described for the following
components:
– Position sensor (regulator)
– Control solenoid (regulator)
– Engine speed sensor (regulator)
– Charge air temperature sensor
– Coolant temperature sensor
– DC/DC converter
– Solenoid valves (reverse gear)
– Potentiometer

All measurements described are done with a multime-

ter.
Read off any fault codes before electrical fault-finding
starts.
A first check of relays, monitors, control panels and
sensor values is easy to do with a diagnostic key or
with the VODIA diagnostic tool.
When a connector is undone, be careful to avoid ex-
posing it to dirt, oil, etc.
If system voltage is switched on after a connector has
been undone, a fault code for that component is set.
Before a connector is put together, clean off any dirt
on the contact pins and apply contact grease, part
No. 1161417.

Measurement of position sensor

1. Undo the connector from the regulator.

2. Measure the resistance between pins 1 and 6.

The multimeter should show 18–22 Ω.

3. Measure the resistance between pins 5 and 6.

The multimeter should show 18–22 Ω.

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Electrical fault tracing

Measurement of control solenoid

(actuator)
1. Undo the connector from the regulator.

2. Measure the resistance between pins 2 and 7.

The multimeter should show 0.6–1.1 Ω.

Measurement of engine speed

sensor
1. Undo the connector from the regulator.

2. Measure the resistance between pins 3 and 4.

The multimeter should show 0.8–1.2 kΩ.

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 Electrical fault tracing

Measurement of charge air

temperature sensor
Temperature information supplied by the charge air
temperature sensor to the control module can be read
by a diagnostic key or with the VODIA diagnostic tool.
NOTE! The sensor is highly sensitive to temperature
changes. It is enough to breathe on it, or hold it in
your hand to get an incorrect measurement value.

1. Undo the charge air temperature sensor connec-

tor.
2. Use the multimeter to measure across the two
contact pins on the sensor.
The multimeter should show the following values at:
0°C (32°F) ............................... 15.7 kΩ ±2.0 kΩ
10°C (50°F) ................................. 9.4 kΩ ±1.3 kΩ
20°C (68°F) ................................. 5.8 kΩ ±0.8 kΩ
30°C (86°F) ................................. 3.0 kΩ ±0.5 kΩ
40°C (104°F) ............................... 2.4 kΩ ±0.3 kΩ
50°C (122°F) ............................... 1.6 kΩ ±0.2 kΩ

Tightening torque ............... max. 30 Nm (22.1 lbf-ft)

Measuring the coolant temperature

sensor
Temperature information supplied by the coolant tem-
perature sensor to the control module can be read by
a diagnostic key or with the VODIA diagnostic tool.
NOTE! The sensor is highly sensitive to temperature
changes. It is enough to hold it in your hand to get an
incorrect measurement value.

1. Undo the coolant temperature sensor connector.

2. Use the multimeter to measure across the two
contact pins on the sensor.
The multimeter should show the following values at:
0°C (32°F) ............................ 4.9 kΩ ±670 kΩ
20°C (68°F) ............................. 1870 Ω ±220 Ω
40°C (104°F) ............................... 800 Ω ±80 Ω
60°C (140°F) ............................... 370 Ω ±35 Ω
80°C (176°F) ............................... 190 Ω ±15 Ω
100°C (212°F) ................................. 104 Ω ±7 Ω

Tightening torque ............... max. 30 Nm (22.1 lbf-ft)

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UT (V) Checking the DC/DC converter

When the voltage varies between 3.5 and 7.9 V, the
DC/DC converter still supplies a stable voltage of 8 V
to the control module.
If the voltage is below 3.5 V or above 8 V, the DC/DC
converter supplies the same voltage as it is supplied
with.

IN (V)

Check that the DC/DC converter functions nor-

mally, by applying voltages to it as follows:
1. Connect the black cable to the negative terminal.
2. Take one of the red/blue cables with a spade
1 terminal (1) and connect to a voltage of at least
2 8 V.
3. Reduce the voltage to between 3.5 but not ex-
ceeding 7.9 V
4. Read the voltage between the negative terminal
and one of the two red/blue cables with a socket
terminal (2).
5. Read the multimeter. It should show 8 V.

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Checking the solenoid valve

(reverse gear)
If the reverse gear can not be engaged, the solenoid
valve function can be checked by connecting 12 V or
24 V to both the small pins on the solenoid valve.
When the solenoid valve receives current, the valve
will open and a “click” should be heard.

Solenoid valves can also be measured as follows:

1. Undo the connector.
2. Use the multimeter set for resistance measure-
ment. Measure between the two small pins on the
solenoid valve.

The multimeter should show the following values at

20°C (68°F):
ZF (MPM IRM) reverse gear
12 V system voltage ........................... 9.8 Ω ±10%
24 V system voltage .......................... 39.3 Ω ±10%

Twin Disc reverse gear

12 V system voltage .......................... 8.47 Ω ±10%
24 V system voltage .......................... 33.9 Ω ±10%

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Electrical fault tracing

Measuring the potentiometer in the

control module

1. Electronic controls:
Undo the potentiometer cable. Remove the con-
trol module from the control station if necessary.

Mechanical controls with control adapter:

Remove the control cable from the potentiometer
control arm. Then remove the potentiometer from
the control adapter.

2. Use a multimeter to measure between pins 1 and

2 on the potentiometer.
The multimeter should show 2.0 kΩ ±10% (at
Potentiometer 20°C / 68°F).

3. Move the control lever / control arm between its

two end positions. Use a multimeter to measure
between pins 1 and 3 and between pins 2 and 3
on the potentiometer.
The multimeter should show a value greater than
0.9 kΩ at one end position and a value not ex-
ceeding 2.9 kΩ at the other end position.

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Changing the control module

Important!
System voltage must be disconnected when the 42-
pin connector on the control module is connected or
disconnected, or the control module will be damaged.
Cut the current by turning the starter key to the “S” po-
sition on the active control station. Then check that the
starter keys are at position “0” on all control stations.
Check that the current is disconnected by pressing
and releasing the diagnosis button. If no answering
flashes come from the diagnostic display, the system
current to the EDC system is disconnected.

Disassembly
1. Cut the system voltage to the EDC system.

2. Clean the secondary fuel filter bracket carefully.

3. Insert a screwdriver between the red catch arm

and the connector.

4. Turn the screwdriver to partly pull the catch arm

out of the connector.

5. Pull the catch arm down at the same time as you

pull the connector back.

6. Undo the capillary pipe from the T-nipple under-

neath the control module (wrench size 15 mm).
IMPORTANT!
TAMD72, TAMD73: Never twist or undo
the T-nipple beneath the control module.
This can damage the charge air pressure
sensor in the control module.

7. Unscrew the rear, secondary fuel filter. Use a fil-

ter wrench for disassembly if necessary. Be care-
ful not to spill fuel.

8. Remove the control module union (wrench size

27 mm). Remove the control module.

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Changing the control module

Assembly
1. Wipe the new control module gasket with oil.
Then put the control module in the fuel filter
bracket and fix it in place by tightening the pipe
union.
Tightening torque: 38 ±6 Nm (28 ±4.4 lbf-ft).

2. Clean any dirt off the connector and its contact

pins. Then apply a thin layer of contact grease
(part No. 1161417-9) to the connection pins.

3. Connect the connector to the control module.

IMPORTANT! Connect the connector by

pressing it forwards towards the control
module at the same time as you press the
red catch arm upwards. This is important,
to avoid damaging the contact pins.

4. Connect the capillary pipe to the T-nipple under-

neath the control module.
IMPORTANT!
TAMD72, TAMD73: Never twist or undo
the T-nipple beneath the control module.
This can damage the charge air pressure
sensor in the control module.

5. Check that the secondary fuel filter is absolutely

clean and that the gasket is undamaged. Moisten
the secondary fuel filter gasket with oil.

6. Screw down the secondary fuel filter by hand, un-

til the gasket just touches mating surface on the
bracket.
Then turn it another half turn by hand.

7. Vent the fuel system as per the instructions on

the next page.

8. Calibrate all controls with the new control module.

Pleas refer to the “Calibration of engine controls”
chapter.

9. Start the engine and check that the engine, con-

trols etc. function normally.

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 Changing the control module

Venting the fuel system

The fuel system must be vented when the control
module has been changed.

1. Avoid fuel spillage. Put a suitable vessel under-

neath the secondary fuel filters.

2. Open the vent screw (3) on the fuel filter bracket,

about four turns.

3. Operate the hand pump (2) on the feed pump un-

til fuel without air bubbles comes out from the
venting screw. Continue pumping and close the
vent screw at the same time.

4. Pump another 10 to 20 strokes with the vent

screw closed, to build up a suitable supply pres-
sure. Check that no leakage occurs.

1. By-pass valve If the engine does not start, continue venting as

2. Hand pump follows:
3. Vent screw
5. Pump 10 to 20 strokes with the hand pump (2) on
the fuel pump.

6. Loosen the bypass valve (1) union and continue

pumping until fuel flows out without any air bub-
bles.

7. Tighten the union while fuel is flowing out. Pump

another 10 to 20 strokes, to build up a suitable
supply pressure.

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Changing the control module

Control adapter adjustment

F N

R 1. Move the reverse gear shift lever to the neutral

position.

2. Remove lock pin (1) and washer (2) from the nip-
ple (3).

1 2

3. Undo the nipple on the adapter control arm. Turn

the control arm so that the top of the heel (4)
presses in the position button (5) on the neutral
position switch.

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 Changing the control module

4. Adjust the nipple (3) on the control cable so that

its pin is centralized on the hole (6) in the adapter
control arm. Lock the nipple in this position with
lock nut (7).

6
3 7

3
7

5. Put the nipple (3) back in the control arm.

Install the washer (2) and lock pin (1).

1 2

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 Adjusting idling speed

General information
Idling speed is adjusted to 600 rpm when the engine
is delivered. If necessary, the idling speed can be ad-
600
justed in the area between 550–600 rpm. Do the ad-
justment when the engine is warm.

550 NOTE! If the boat has several control stations, adjust-

ment can only be done from the main control station
(normally the control station in the saloon).

Adjustment
1. Check that all control levers are in neutral/idling
position.

2. Turn the ignition key to “S” (stop position) and re-

lease it, so that it springs back to position “0”.

3. Depress the neutral button and keep it depressed

until item 5.

4. Turn the starter key to position “I” (drive position).

The diagnosis button lamp lights up.

5. Release the neutral button when the diagnosis

button lamp goes out.

6. The lamps in the neutral and diagnosis buttons

now flash to confirm that the idling speed can be
adjusted.
If the boat has two engines: Repeat the proce-
dure above, so that both engine idle speeds can
be adjusted at the same time.

7. Start the engine and use the control lever to ad-

just the idling speed.

8. Confirm the set speed by pressing the neutral button.

9. Finish adjustment by moving the control lever to

the neutral/idle position.

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 Calibration of controls

General information
The control module must be calibrated after the con-
trol module, MS unit, potentiometer or complete con-
trol module have been changed.
Calibration is defined as a number of pre-determined
control lever positions for the EDC system.
IMPORTANT! If the boat has mechanical con-
trols, the control must be equipped with a neu-
tral switch, which closes when the control lever
is in neutral.

Electronic single lever control

Identification
During calibration, the control module checks the type
of control module and marine gearbox (with or without
electric shifting) used.
In calibration mode, the number of flashes from the
diagnostic indication show the equipment which has
been identified.
The flashes are repeated during the entire calibration
procedure as follows:
Mechanical two lever control with mechanical shifting.
One flash:
Electronic single lever control and electronic opera-
tion of the reverse gear.

Two flashes:
Electronic two lever control or mechanical single or
two lever control with two control adapters and elec-
tronic operation of the reverse gear.

Three flashes:
Mechanical single or two lever control with one con-
trol adapter and mechanical operation of the reverse
gear.

Mechanical two lever control with electric shifting.

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Calibration of controls

Calibrating the controls

The control(s) is calibrated to define the five (5) con-
trol lever positions to the EDC system.
The five (5) positions are:
1. Neutral idle
2. Forwards idle
3. Full speed forwards
4. Reverse idle
5. Full speed reverse
NOTE! Positions 1, 2 and 4 are easy to feel as three
fixed positions where Neutral idle (1) is the center po-
sition. On late model controls, the three positions co-
incide with three markings on the control cover.
NOTE! Positions 3 and 5 are the forward and reverse
end positions of the control lever.

IMPORTANT! Localize the three fixed positions

and the end positions by moving the control le-
ver forwards and backwards before calibration
is activated.

Start calibration mode

NOTE! The EDC system will not go into calibration
mode if there are any fault codes stored (except fault
codes 1.6 and 1.7). Attend to any malfunctions before
calibration.

1. Put the control lever(s) in the neutral / idling

position (1).
2. Turn the starter key to “S” (stop) and release it,
so that it springs back to position “0”.

3. Depress the neutral button (A) and keep it de-

pressed until item 5.
4. Turn the starter key to position “I” (drive position).
The diagnosis button lamp (B) lights up.
5. Release the neutral button when the diagnosis
button lamp (B) goes out.

6. The lamps (C) in the neutral and diagnosis but-

tons now flash to confirm that the EDC system is
in calibration mode.
7. If the boat has two engines: Repeat the proce-
dure with the controls for the other engine so that
the levers for both engines are calibrated at the
same time.

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 Calibration of controls

Calibration
Electronic single lever control
NOTE! When you calibrate the controls for two en-
gines, calibrate both levers on the control at the same
time, to give the same lever positions for both en-
gines.

IMPORTANT!

1. Put the EDC system in calibration mode as in the

instructions on page 40.
2. From neutral / idling position (1) – move the lever
to position “X” (about half way between the posi-
tion for idle / forwards and the end position for full
speed forwards).
Then move the lever backwards to the position for
idle / forwards (2).
Release the lever and acknowledge the position
by pressing the neutral button for at least three
seconds.

3. Move the lever to the position for full throttle for-

wards (3).
Release the lever and acknowledge the position
by pressing the neutral button for at least three
seconds.

4. Move the lever to position “Y” (about half way be-

tween the position for reverse / idle and the posi-
tion for full throttle in reverse).
Then move the control lever to the position for re-
verse / idle (4).
Release the lever and acknowledge the position
by pressing the neutral button for at least three
seconds.

5. Move the lever to the position for full throttle re-

verse (5).
Release the lever and acknowledge the position
by pressing the neutral button for at least three
seconds.

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6. Move the control lever back to neutral / idle posi-

tion (1). Release the lever.

7. Acknowledge and finish calibration by twice de-

pressing the neutral button for at least three se-
conds.
The neutral and diagnostic button lamps stop
flashing, to confirm that calibration is completed.

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 Calibration of controls

Calibration
Mechanical single lever control
NOTE! When you calibrate the controls for two en-
gines, calibrate both levers on the control at the same
time, to give the same lever positions for both en-
gines.

Some third party control levers have been found to

give more travel (A) at full throttle with the reverse
gear in neutral than at full throttle with the reverse
gear engaged. Measure the control cable movement
(A) at the potentiometer bracket at full throttle, with
the reverse gear engaged. Note the value.

IMPORTANT!
1. Put the EDC system in calibration mode as in the
instructions on page 40.

2. From the neutral / idle position (1) – disengage

the shift function and move the lever forwards to
the position for full throttle (3). Release the lever.
Controls of other makes: Check that the control
cable movement does not exceed the previously
noted value.
Release the lever and acknowledge the position
by pressing the neutral button for at least three
seconds.

3. Move the lever to neutral / idle position (1).

Release the lever and acknowledge the position
by pressing the neutral button for at least 3 sec-
onds.

4. Move the lever to position “X” (about half way be-

tween the position for idle / forwards and the end
position for full speed forwards).
Then move the lever backwards to the position
for idle / forwards (2).
Release the lever and acknowledge the position
by pressing the neutral button for at least three
seconds.

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5. Move the lever to position “Y” (about half way be-

tween the position for reverse / idle and the posi-
tion for full throttle in reverse). Move the control
lever to the position for reverse / idle (4).
Release the lever and acknowledge the position
by pressing the neutral button for at least three
seconds.

6. Move the control lever back to neutral / idle posi-

tion (1). Release the lever.

7. Acknowledge and finish calibration by twice de-

pressing the neutral button for at least three sec-
onds.
The neutral and diagnostic button lamps stop
flashing, to confirm that calibration is completed.

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Calibration
Electronic/Mechanical two lever control
NOTE! When you calibrate the controls for two en-
gines, calibrate both levers on the control at the same
time, to give the same lever positions for both en-
gines.

IMPORTANT!

1. Put the EDC system in calibration mode as in

the instructions on page 40.

2. From the idle position (1) – move the throttle le-

ver to full throttle position (2). Release the lever.
Acknowledge the position by pressing the neutral
button for at least three seconds.

3. Move the lever to neutral position (1). Release

the lever and acknowledge the position by press-
ing the neutral button for at least three seconds.

4. Move the gear shift lever to position “X”. Then

move the lever back to the position where the re-
verse gear is engaged for forward motion (3). Re-
lease the lever.
Acknowledge the position by pressing the neutral
button for at least three seconds.

5. Move the gear shift lever to position “Y”. Then

move the lever forwards to the position where the
reverse gear is engaged for reverse motion (4).
Release the lever.
Acknowledge the position by pressing the neutral
button for at least three seconds.

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6 Move the levers to neutral position and idling po-

sition respectively. Release the levers.

7. Acknowledge and finish calibration by twice de-

pressing the neutral button for at least three se-
conds.
The neutral and diagnostic button lamps stop
flashing, to confirm that calibration is completed.

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 Fault code register

Explanation for fault code register:

Fault codes are presented in numerical order, with information about reason, reaction and proposed measures to
be taken. Please note that there are fault codes which are not indicated, or which can not be read from the con-
trol panel. The number varies, depending on the engine version. These fault codes can only be read and erased
by a diagnostic key or with the VODIA diagnostic tool. The way that the fault code is read is shown in the fault
code register (below).

Code 5.6 Charge air pressure A/B/C A/B/C

Fault code number

Fault code heading A = Refers to TAMD72P-A
B = Refers to TAMD73P-A
C = Refers to TAMD74C/L/P-A/P-B, TAMD75P-A
= Fault code can be read from the control panel

= Fault code can be read by a diagnostic tool

NOTE! A diagnostic key or the VODIA diagnostic tool must be used for full diagnosis information, with facility for
reading and erasing all fault codes. These diagnostic tools are connected to the engine diagnostic connector in
the distribution box.

Diagnostic key

Distribution box
VODIA diagnostic tool

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Code 1.1 “No fault” A/B/C A/B/C

There are no fault codes to flash out via the control panel.

Code 1.2 Calibration A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Neutral gear position is wrong in relation to potentiometer value.
Reaction: Calibration is not approved.
Action:
• Erase fault code.
• Re-calibrate controls.
• If the fault remains: Check mounting of controls and potentiometer.

Code 1.3 Calibration A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Angle between throttle opening start and full throttle is too small.
Reaction: Calibration is not approved.
Action:
• Erase fault code.
• Re-calibrate controls.
• If the fault remains: Check mounting of controls and potentiometer.

Code 1.4 Calibration A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Neutral position is not large enough (angle between throttle opening for forwards motion
and throttle operation for reverse is not large enough).
Reaction: Calibration is not approved.
Action:
• Erase fault code.
• Re-calibrate controls.
• If the fault remains: Check mounting of controls and potentiometer.

Code 1.5 Calibration A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Control system can not be identified by the control module.
Reaction: Engine controls can not be calibrated.
Action:
• Check fuses, connectors and cables for main relay, controls and reverse gear.
• Erase fault code.
• Re-calibrate controls.

Code 1.6 Calibration A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Controls on main control station (normally the control station in the cabin) are not calibrat-
ed
Reaction: The starter motor is not activated / it is not possible to activate the control station. When
the fault code has been read, the engine can be started. Engine speed is then limited to 1000 rpm.
Action:
• Calibrate the controls.

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Code 1.7 Calibration B/C A/B/C

Reason: Controls on the alternative control station have not been calibrated.
Reaction: It is not possible to activate the control station.
Action:
• Calibrate the controls.

Code 2.2 Injection pump A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit in signal from control rod position sensor.
Reaction: The engine is stopped.
Action:
• Check connections on injection pump and control module.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the position sensor function (please refer to the “Electrical fault trac-
ing” chapter).

Code 2.3 Injection pump A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: The control rod position solenoid draws too much current. Or it does draw enough cur-
rent, or no current at all.
Reaction: The engine is stopped.
Action:
• Check connections on injection pump and control module.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the actuator solenoid function (please refer to the “Electrical fault trac-
ing” chapter).

Code 2.4 Engine speed sensor B/C A/B/C

Reason: The engine speed sensor does not give a signal on starting. Or there is no signal from the
starter relay to the starter motor, or a short circuit/open circuit in the starter motor.
Reaction: The engine does not start/starter motor is not activated.
Action:
• Check connectors and cables on the engine speed sensor and control module, between the start-
er relay and starter motor.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the engine speed sensor function (please refer to the “Electrical fault ”
chapter) and check the starter motor.

Code 2.5 Engine speed sensor B/C A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on signal from engine speed sensor in operation.
Reaction: The engine is stopped.
Action:
• Check connections and cables on engine speed sensor and control module.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the engine speed sensor function (please refer to the “Electrical fault
tracing” chapter).

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Code 2.6 Potentiometer A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on power supply to potentiometer in controls.
Reaction: The reverse gear is disengaged and engine speed is cut to 1000 rpm. NOTE! The fault
applies to the current control station, i.e. it is possible to operate from another control station if the
boat has more than one control station.
Action:
• Check cables and connections up to the controls.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the potentiometer function (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing”
chapter).
• It is possible to do an emergency shift (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing” chapter).

Code 2.7 Potentiometer A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: The control module does not receive information from the potentiometer in the control le-
ver base (applies to the potentiometer for the engine speed lever in a twin lever control.).
Reaction: The reverse gear is disengaged and engine speed is cut to 1000 rpm. NOTE! The fault
applies to the current control station, i.e. it is possible to operate from another control station if the
boat has more than one control station.
Action:
• Check cables and connections up to the controls.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the potentiometer function (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing”
chapter).
• It is possible to do an emergency shift (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing” chapter).

Code 3.1 Potentiometer A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: The control module does not receive information from the potentiometer in the control le-
ver base (only applies to twin lever control.).
Reaction: The reverse gear is disengaged and engine speed is cut to 1000 rpm. NOTE! The fault
applies to the current control station, i.e. it is possible to operate from another control station if the
boat has more than one control station.
Action:
• Check the connections and cables for the potentiometer and up to the control station.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the potentiometer function (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing”
chapter).
• It is possible to do an emergency shift (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing” chapter).

Code 3.2 Charge air temperature sensor A A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on signal from charge air temperature sensor.
Reaction: Charge air temperature set to 55°C (131.0°F). Engine power reduced. Lots of smoke
from a cold engine.
Action:
• Check connections on charge air temperature sensor and control module.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the charge air temperature sensor function (please refer to the “Electri-
cal fault tracing” chapter).

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Code 3.3 Coolant temperature sensor A A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on signal from coolant temperature sensor.
Reaction: Engine very difficult to start, lots of smoke from cold engine.
Action:
• Check connections on coolant temperature sensor and control module.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the coolant temperature sensor function (please refer to the “Electrical
fault tracing” chapter).

Code 3.5 Neutral button A A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on cables from neutral button. Or the button has been activated
for more than two minutes.
Reaction: It is not possible to shift gears until two minutes have passed.
Action:
• Check cables and connections up to control panel.
• Check button function.
• Erase fault code.

Code 3.6 Diagnostic button A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on cables from diagnostic button. Or the button has been activat-
ed for more than two minutes.
Reaction: Diagnostic button indication lamp is constantly lit. It is not possible to read the fault code
from the control panel.
Action:
• Check cables and connections up to control panel.
• Check button function.
• Erase fault code.

Code 4.1 Activation button A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on cables from activation button (active station). Or the button
has been activated for more than two minutes.
Reaction: It is not possible to activate the control station.
Action:
• Check cables and connections up to control panel.
• Check button function.
• For twin installation and control panel type II: Check the relay in the cables for the control panel.
• Erase fault code.

Code 4.3 Temperature alarm A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on cables from instrument panel.
Reaction: High coolant temperature warning lamp gives constant light. Or it does not light up when
the engine temperature is too high.
Action:
• Check connections and cables on instrument panel and control module.
• Erase fault code.

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Code 4.4 Engine speed synchronizing A A/B/C

Reason: No output signal for engine speed synchronization (twin installation).
Reaction: Engine speed synchronization does not work.
Action:
• Check cables and connections to control panel.
• Check that there is contact between the engines, via the cables going to the control panel. On
cables with a 16-pin connector: Measure between pin 13 in each cable’s male connection at
the engine. If there is an 8-pin connector: Measure between pin 5 in each cable’s male connec-
tion at the engine.
• Check the ground cable between the starter motors on the engines.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.

Code 4.6 Starter relay A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on control current to starter relay.
Reaction: Engine can not be started.
Action:
• Check the fuses (9), the connectors and cables for the starter relay and control module.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check starter relay function.

Code 5.1 Main relay A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on cables from main relay.
Reaction: Engine can not be started/stopped.
Action:
• Check the fuses (9), the connectors and cables for the main relay and control module.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check main relay function.

Code 5.2 Neutral indication A/B A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on cables from neutral indication.
Reaction: Neutral button indication does not light up when the control lever is in neutral.
Action:
• Check cables and connections up to control panel.
• Erase fault code.
• If the fault remains: Control panel type I: Change control panel.
Control panel type II: Change the bulb in the neutral button.

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Code 5.4 Reverse gear, forwards A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit / open circuit on cable to reverse gear for forward gear.
Reaction: It is not possible to shift gear.
• Disengage gear (if possible).
WARNING! If the engine is started with a gear engaged, forward motion can only be cut off by
stopping the engine with the ignition key or stop button.
Action:
• Check cables and connections to reverse gear.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• It is possible to do an emergency shift (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing” chapter).

Code 5.5 Reverse gear, aft A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit / open circuit on cable to reverse gear for aft gear.
Reaction: It is not possible to shift gear.

• Disengage gear (if possible).

WARNING! If the engine is started with a gear engaged, forward motion can only be cut off by
stopping the engine with the ignition key or stop button.
Action:
• Check cables and connections to reverse gear.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• It is possible to do an emergency shift (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing” chapter).

Code 5.6 Charge air pressure A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Too high charge air pressure
Reaction: Engine power is cut until normal values are obtained.
Action:
• Check the air filter and the capillary pipe between the inlet manifold and control module.
• Check the waste gate valve.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the turbocharger.

Code 6.1 Fuel temperature A A/B/C

Reason: Excessive fuel temperature.
Reaction: Engine power is reduced (volume compensation ceases).
Action:
• Check the installation of the fuel tank, fuel pipes and ventilation of the engine bay.
• Fill up with fuel (the temperature-raising effect of returned fuel is reduced if there is more fuel in
the fuel tank).
• Erase fault code.

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Code 6.2 Charge air temperature A A/B/C

Reason: Excesive charge air temperature.
Reaction: Engine power is cut until normal values are obtained. Power reduction ceases (for safe-
ty reasons) at idling speeds.
Action:
• Check the intercooler.
• Check the installation if the engine bay temperature is too high.
• Erase fault code.

Code 6.4 MS unit A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Incorrect signals from the potentiometer or control panel at another control station. Or
faulty MS unit.
Reaction: It is not possible to operate from another control station.
Action:
• Check the connectors and cables on the controls and control panel at the other control station.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Check the potentiometer function (please refer to the “Electrical fault tracing”
chapter).

Code 6.5 MS unit A A/B/C

Reason: Fault in one of the press-buttons/indication lamps in the control panel at the other control
station.
Reaction: The other control station can not be used.
Action:
• Check the connectors and cables on the control panel at the other control station.
• Erase fault code.
• If the fault remains: Control panel type I: Change control panel Control panel type II: Check the
bulbs.

Code 8.1 Control module A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Fault in control module.
Reaction: Engine is stopped, can not be started, control station can not be activated.
Action:
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Change the control module.

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Code 8.2 Control module (internal sensor) A A/B/C

Reason: Short circuit/open circuit on signal from charge air pressure sensor or fuel temperature
sensor* in control module.
* TAMD72P-A and TAMD73P-A.

Reaction: Engine power is cut until normal values are obtained. This can cause increased exhaust
smoke.
Action:
• Check the air filter and the capillary pipe between the inlet pipe and control module.
• Erase fault code.
• If the fault remains: Change the control module.

Code 8.3 Calibration A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Calibration values can not be stored by the control module.
Reaction: The control lever base must be calibrated before each start.
Action:
• Erase fault code.
• Re-calibrate controls.
• If the fault remains: Change the control module.

Code 8.4 Control module A A/B/C

Reason: Control module can not read from/write to its internal memory.
Reaction: It is not possible to adjust idling speed.
Action:
• Change the control module.

Code 8.5 Control module A A/B/C

Reason: Control module can not read from/write to its internal memory.
Reaction: Extreme values are not stored.
Action:
• Change the control module.

Code 8.6 Control module A A/B/C

Reason: Control module can not read from/write to its internal memory.
Reaction: Fault codes are not stored.
Action:
• Change the control module.

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Code 9.1 MS unit A/C A/B/C

Reason: The MS unit does not receive a signal from the control module.
Reaction: It is not possible to operate from another control station.
Action:
• Check the connectors and cables on the control panel and to the other control station.
• Erase fault code.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Connect a diagnostic tool. Check whether it is possible to communicate with
the control module. Internal communication: Change the control module. Communication:
Change MS unit.

Code 9.9 Program memory A/B/C A/B/C

Reason: Fault when system current is switched on, or fault in program memory. Intermittent con-
tact in power supply to control module.
Reaction: Engine can not be started.
Action:
• Cut the current completely and wait for three minutes before re-connecting it.
• Check the cables and connections for power supply (battery, starter motor, starter switch, etc.).
• The fault codes are self-erasing.
• Start the engine.
• If the fault remains: Re-program or change the control module.

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 Component location (engine)

*
Wiring diagrams

* Note. Dashed line refers to TAMD72P-A.

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TAMD72P-A (12 V)
Instrument panel (main panel)
NOTE! The control and instrument panels shown here are the most commonly occur-
1. Instrument lighting
ring combinations for the above engine. Supplementary wiring diagrams for all control
2. Voltmeter
and instrument panels are found later on in the chapter.
3. Oil pressure gauge
4. Coolant temperature gauge
Wiring diagrams

5. Connector for connecting extra warning

display (optional equipment)
6. Electronic unit (alarm)
Control panel (twin installation), sever- 1, 4 1, 3 1, 2 7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
al control stations - single lever control 8. Warning lamp, oil pressure
7 9. Charge warning lamp
1. Indication lamp
8 10. Indication lamp (not used)
2. Switch
9 11. Switch, instrument lighting
3. Connector
10 12. Switch - Alarm test/Acknowledgment
4. Relay
13. Tachometer
5. Position switch 11 14. Key switch
6. Potentiometer
15. Audible warning
7. Connector, Port - Starboard cable kit
16. Connector for connection of neutral po-
8. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)
sition switch
9. 16-pin connector, Port engine
17. 16-pin connector
10. 16-pin connector, Starboard engine 1, 13 17 12 14 18. 2-pin connector (for optional board)
19. Adapter
 Engine (12 V system
voltage) TAMD72P-A
1A. Starting battery
1B. Emergency/auxiliary battery
2A. Main switch
2B. Main switch for backup system
3. Alternator
4. Starter motor
5. Starter relay*
6. Main relay*
7. Control module, EDC
8. Stop relay*
9. Circuit breakers (8 A)*
10. Oil pressure sensor, rev. gear
11. Pressure sensor, turbo pres-
sure
12. Oil pressure monitor, engine
13. Oil pressure sensor, engine
14. Coolant temperature sensor
15. Joint
16. 16-pin connector*
(instrument cables)
17. 4-pin connector (reverse gear)
18. Solenoid valve (reverse gear
with electric shifting)
19. Temperature sensor, charge
air
20. Coolant temperature sensor,
EDC
21. Position sensor**, control rod
22. Engine speed sensor**
23. Actuation solenoid, EDC**
24. 2-pin connector
(diagnostic connector)*
25. 16-pin connector (controls)
26. Connector
27. Main switch
(control/instrument panels)

* Located in junction box

** Located on injection pump
NO = Normally open during opera-
tion.

Cable colors
Cable areas in mm2 are specified after BL = Blue P = Pink
the color code in the wiring diagram. LBL = Light blue R = Red
When not otherwise specified, 0.5 mm2 BN = Brown SB = Black
shall apply. LBN = Light brown VO = Violet
Cables shown with broken lines are not GN = Green W = White

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Wiring diagrams

supplied by Volvo Penta. GR = Gray Y = Yellow

OR = Orange
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TAMD72P-A (24 V)
Instrument panel (main panel)
NOTE! The control and instrument panels shown here are the most commonly occur-
ring combinations for the above engine. Supplementary wiring diagrams for all control 1. Instrument lighting
and instrument panels are found later on in the chapter. 2. Voltmeter
3. Oil pressure gauge
Wiring diagrams

4. Coolant temperature gauge

5. Connector for connecting extra warning
display (optional equipment)
Control panel (twin installation), sever- 1, 4 1, 3 1, 2 6. Electronic unit (alarm)
al control stations - single lever control 7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
8. Warning lamp, oil pressure
1. Indication lamp 7 9. Charge warning lamp
2. Switch 8 10. Indication lamp (not used)
3. Connector 9 11. Switch, instrument lighting
4. Relay 10 12. Switch – Alarm test/Acknowledgment
5. Position switch 11 13. Tachometer
6. Potentiometer 14. Key switch
7. Connector, Port - Starboard cable kit 15. Audible warning
8. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector) 16. Connector for connection of neutral po-
9. 16-pin connector, Port engine sition switch
10. 16-pin connector, Starboard engine 1, 13 17 12 14 17. 16-pin connector
18. 2-pin connector (for optional board)
19. Adapter
 Engine (24 V system volt-
age) TAMD72P-A
1A. Starting battery
1B. Emergency/auxiliary battery
2A. Main switch
2B. Main switch for backup sys-
tem
3. Alternator
4. Starter motor
5. Starter relay*
6. Main relay*
7. Control module, EDC
8. Stop relay*
9. Circuit breakers (8 A)*
10. Oil pressure sensor, reverse
gear
11. Pressure sensor, turbo pres-
sure
12. Oil pressure monitor, engine
13. Oil pressure sensor, engine
14. Coolant temperature sensor
15. Joint
16. 16-pin connector* (instrument
cables)
17. 4-pin connector (reverse gear)
18. Solenoid valve (reverse gear
with electric shifting)
19. Temperature sensor, charge
air
20. Coolant temperature sensor,
EDC
21. Position sensor**, control rod
22. Engine speed sensor**
23. Actuation solenoid, EDC**
24. 2-pin connector (diagnostic
connector)*
25. 16-pin connector (controls)

* Located in junction box

** Located on injection pump

NO = Normally open during oper-

ation.

Cable colors
Cable areas in mm2 are specified after BL = Blue P = Pink
the color code in the wiring diagram. LBL = Light blue R = Red
When not otherwise specified, 0.5 mm2 BN = Brown SB = Black
shall apply. LBN = Light brown VO = Violet
GN = Green W = White
Cables shown with broken lines are not
GR = Gray Y = Yellow

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Wiring diagrams

supplied by Volvo Penta. OR = Orange

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TAMD73P-A (12 V)
NOTE! The control and instrument panels shown here are the most commonly occur- Instrument panel (main panel)
ring combinations for the above engine. Supplementary wiring diagrams for all control
and instrument panels are found later on in the chapter. 1. Instrument lighting
2. Voltmeter
3. Oil pressure gauge
Wiring diagrams

4. Coolant temperature gauge

5. Connector for connecting extra warning
Control panel (twin installation), sever- 1, 4 1, 3 1, 2 display (optional equipment)
6. Electronic unit (alarm)
al control stations – single lever con- 7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
trol 7 8. Warning lamp, oil pressure
8 9. Charge warning lamp
1. Indication lamp
9 10. Indication lamp (not used)
2. Switch
10 11. Switch, instrument lighting
3. Connector
11 12. Switch - Alarm test/Acknowledgment
4. Relay
13. Tachometer
5. Position switch
14. Key switch
6. Potentiometer
15. Audible warning
7. Connector, Port - Starboard cable kit
16. Connector for connection of neutral po-
8. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)
sition switch
9. 16-pin connector, Port engine 1, 13 17 12 14
17. 16-pin connector
10. 16-pin connector, Starboard engine
18. 2-pin connector (for optional board)
19. Adapter
 Motor (12 V system
voltage) TAMD73P-A
1A. Starting battery
1B. Emergency/auxiliary battery
2A. Main switch
2B. Main switch for backup system
3. Alternator
4. Starter motor
5. Starter relay*
6. Main relay*
7. Control module, EDC
8. Stop relay*
9. Circuit breakers (8 A)*
10. Oil pressure sensor, rev/ gear
11. Pressure sensor, turbo pres-
sure
12. Oil pressure monitor, engine
13. Oil pressure sensor, engine
14. Coolant temperature sensor
15. Joint
16. 16-pin connector* (instrument
cables)
17. 4-pin connector (reverse gear)
18. Solenoid valve (reverse gear
with electric shifting)
19. Temperature sensor, charge
air
20. Coolant temperature sensor,
EDC
21. Position sensor**, control rod
22. Engine speed sensor**
23. Actuation solenoid, EDC**
24. 2-pin connector (diagnostic
connector)*
25. 16-pin connector (controls)
26. Connector, 12 V supply
27. Main switch
(control/instrument panels)

* Located in junction box

** Located on injection pump

NO = Normally open during opera-

tion.

Cable areas in mm2 are specified after Cable colors

the color code in the wiring diagram. BL = Blue P = Pink
When not otherwise specified, 0.5 mm2 LBL = Light blue R = Red
shall apply. BN = Brown SB = Black
LBN = Light brown VO = Violet
Cables shown with broken lines are not
GN = Green W = White

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supplied by Volvo Penta.

GR = Gray Y = Yellow
OR = Orange
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TAMD73P-A (24 V)
NOTE! The control and instrument panels shown here are the most commonly occur- Instrument panel (main panel)
ring combinations for the above engine. Supplementary wiring diagrams for all control
and instrument panels are found later on in the chapter. 1. Instrument lighting
2. Voltmeter
3. Oil pressure gauge
Wiring diagrams

4. Coolant temperature gauge

5. Connector for connecting extra warning
Control panel (twin installation), sever- 1, 4 1, 3 1, 2 display (optional equipment)
6. Electronic unit (alarm)
al control stations – single lever con- 7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
trol 7 8. Warning lamp, oil pressure
8 9. Charge warning lamp
1. Indication lamp
9 10. Indication lamp (not used)
2. Switch
10 11. Switch, instrument lighting
3. Connector
11 12. Switch - Alarm test/Acknowledgment
4. Relay
13. Tachometer
5. Position switch
14. Key switch
6. Potentiometer
15. Audible warning
7. Connector, Port - Starboard cable kit
16. Connector for connection of neutral po-
8. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)
sition switch
9. 16-pin connector, Port engine 1, 13 17 12 14
17. 16-pin connector
10. 16-pin connector, Starboard engine
18. 2-pin connector (for optional board)
19. Adapter
 Motor (24 V system
voltage) TAMD73P-A
1A. Starting battery
1B. Emergency/auxiliary battery
2A. Main switch
2B. Main switch for backup system
3. Alternator
4. Starter motor
5. Starter relay*
6. Main relay*
7. Control module, EDC
8. Stop relay*
9. Circuit breakers (8 A)*
10. Oil pressure sensor, reverse
gear
11. Pressure sensor, turbo pres-
sure
12. Oil pressure monitor, engine
13. Oil pressure sensor, engine
14. Coolant temperature sensor
15. Joint
16. 16-pin connector* (instrument
cables)
17. 4-pin connector (reverse gear)
18. Solenoid valve (reverse gear
with electric shifting)
19. Temperature sensor, charge
air
20. Coolant temperature sensor,
EDC
21. Position sensor**, control rod
22. Engine speed sensor**
23. Actuation solenoid, EDC**
24. 2-pin connector (diagnostic
connector)*
25. 16-pin connector (controls)

* Located in junction box

** Located on injection pump

NO = Normally open during opera-

tion.

Cable colors OR = Orange

Cable areas in mm2 are specified after
the color code in the wiring diagram. BL = Blue P = Pink
When not otherwise specified, 0.5 mm2 LBL = Light blue R = Red
shall apply. BN = Brown SB = Black
LBN = Light brown VO = Violet
Cables shown with broken lines are not GN = Green W = White

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Wiring diagrams

supplied by Volvo Penta. GR = Gray Y = Yellow

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TAMD74C/L/P-A (12 V)
Control panel (twin installation), several NOTE! The control and instrument panels shown here are the most commonly occur- Instrument panel (main panel)
ring combinations for the above engine. Supplementary wiring diagrams for all control
control stations – single lever control 1. Instrument lighting
and instrument panels are found later on in the chapter.
1. Control panel 2. Voltmeter
3. Oil pressure gauge
Wiring diagrams

2. Connector
3. Diagnostic button 1, 4 1, 3 1, 2 4. Coolant temperature gauge
3a. LED (yellow): 5. Connector
4. Neutral button 6. Electronic unit (alarm)
7
4a. LED (green) 7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
8 8. Warning lamp, oil pressure
5. Synchronization button
5a. LED (blue):
9 9. Charge warning lamp
10 10. Indication lamp (not used)
6. LED for background illumination
7. Activation button 11 11. Switch, instrument lighting
7a. LED, 2 pcs (red) port and starboard. 12. Switch – Alarm test/Acknowledgment
8. Potentiometer, throttle opening / gear shift 13. Tachometer with built-in hours counter
9. 8-pin connector (male) 14. Key switch
10. 8-pin connector (female) 15. Audible warning
1, 13 17 12 14 16. Connector
17. 16-pin connector
18. 2-pin connector (for optional board)
19. Adapter
 Engine (12V system voltage)
TAMD74C/L/P-A
1A. Starting battery
1B. Emergency/auxiliary battery
2A. Main switch
2B. Main switch for backup system
3. Alternator
4. Starter motor
5. Starter relay*
6. Main relay*
7. Control module, EDC
8. Stop relay*
9. Circuit breakers (8 A)*
10. Oil pressure sensor, reverse gear
11. Pressure sensor, turbo pressure
12. Oil pressure monitor, engine
13. Oil pressure sensor, engine
14. Coolant temperature sensor
15. Joint
16. 16-pin connector* (instrument cables)
17. 4-pin connector (reverse gear)
18. Solenoid valve (reverse gear with electric
shifting)
19. Temperature sensor, charge air
20. Coolant temperature sensor, EDC
21. Position sensor**, control rod
22. Engine speed sensor**
23. Actuation solenoid, EDC**
24. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)*
25A. 8-pin connector, control (male)
25B. 8-pin connector, control (female)
26. Connector, 12 V supply
27. Main switch (control/instrument panels)
28. Fuse (7.5 A)*
29. Diodes*

* Located in junction box

** Located on injection pump

NO = Normally open during operation.

Cable colors
BL = Blue P = Pink
LBL = Light blue R = Red
BN = Brown SB = Black
Cable areas in mm2 are specified after LBN = Light brown VO = Violet
the color code in the wiring diagram. GN = Green W = White
When not otherwise specified, 0.5 mm2 GR = Gray Y = Yellow
shall apply. OR = Orange
Cables shown with broken lines are not

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Wiring diagrams

supplied by Volvo Penta.

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TAMD74C/L/P-A (24 V)
Control panel (twin installation), several NOTE! The control and instrument panels shown here are the most commonly occur- Instrument panel (main panel)
ring combinations for the above engine. Supplementary wiring diagrams for all control
control stations – single lever control 1. Instrument lighting
and instrument panels are found later on in the chapter.
1. Control panel 2. Voltmeter
3. Oil pressure gauge
Wiring diagrams

2. Connector
3. Diagnostic button 1, 4 1, 3 1, 2 4. Coolant temperature gauge
3a. LED (yellow): 5. Connector
4. Neutral button 6. Electronic unit (alarm)
7
4a. LED (green) 7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
8 8. Warning lamp, oil pressure
5. Synchronization button
5a. LED (blue):
9 9. Charge warning lamp
10 10. Indication lamp (not used)
6. LED for background illumination
7. Activation button 11 11. Switch, instrument lighting
7a. LED, 2 pcs (red) port and starboard. 12. Switch - Alarm test/Acknowledgment
8. Potentiometer, throttle opening / gear shift 13. Tachometer with built-in hours counter
9. 8-pin connector (male) 14. Key switch
10. 8-pin connector (female) 15. Audible warning
1, 13 17 12 14 16. Connector
17. 16-pin connector
18. 2-pin connector (for optional board)
19. Adapter
 Engine (24 V system voltage)
TAMD74C/L/P-A
1A. Starting battery
1B. Emergency/auxiliary battery
2A. Main switch
2B. Main switch for backup system
3. Alternator
4. Starter motor
5. Starter relay*
6. Main relay*
7. Control module, EDC
8. Stop relay*
9. Circuit breakers (8 A)*
10. Oil pressure sensor, reverse gear
11. Pressure sensor, turbo pressure
12. Oil pressure monitor, engine
13. Oil pressure sensor, engine
14. Coolant temperature sensor
15. Joint
16. 16-pin connector* (instrument cables)
17. 4-pin connector (reverse gear)
18. Solenoid valve (reverse gear with
electric shifting)
19. Temperature sensor, charge air
20. Coolant temperature sensor, EDC
21. Position sensor**, control rod
22. Engine speed sensor**
23. Actuation solenoid, EDC**
24. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)*
25A. 8-pin connector, control (male)
25B. 8-pin connector, control (female)
28. Fuse (7.5 A)*
29. Diode*

* Located in junction box

** Located on injection pump

NO = Normally open during operation.

Cable colors
BL = Blue P = Pink
LBL = Light blue R = Red
2
Cable areas in mm are specified after BN = Brown SB = Black
the color code in the wiring diagram. LBN = Light brown VO = Violet
When not otherwise specified, 0.5 mm2 GN = Green W = White
shall apply. GR = Gray Y = Yellow
Cables shown with broken lines are not OR = Orange

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Wiring diagrams

supplied by Volvo Penta.

70
TAMD74C/L/P-B, TAMD75P-A (12 V)
Control panel (twin installation), several NOTE! The control and instrument panels shown here are the most commonly occur- Instrument panel (main panel)
ring combinations for the above engine. Supplementary wiring diagrams for all control
control stations – single lever control 1. Instrument lighting
and instrument panels are found later on in the chapter.
1. Control panel 2. Voltmeter
3. Oil pressure gauge
Wiring diagrams

2. Connector
3. Diagnostic button 1, 4 1, 3 1, 2 4. Coolant temperature gauge
3a. LED (yellow): 5. Connector
4. Neutral button 6. Electronic unit (alarm)
7
4a. LED (green) 7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
8 8. Warning lamp, oil pressure
5. Synchronization button
5a. LED (blue):
9 9. Charge warning lamp
10 10. Indication lamp (not used)
6. LED for background illumination
7. Activation button 11 11. Switch, instrument lighting
7a. LED, 2 pcs (red) port and starboard. 12. Switch – Alarm test/Acknowledgment
8. Potentiometer, throttle opening / gear shift 13. Tachometer with built-in hours counter
9. 8-pin connector (male) 14. Key switch
10. 8-pin connector (female) 15. Audible warning
1, 13 17 12 14 16. Connector
17. 16-pin connector
18. 2-pin connector (for optional board)
 Engine (12 V system voltage)
TAMD74C/L/P-B, TAMD75P-A
1A. Starting battery
1B. Emergency/auxiliary battery
2A. Main switch
2B. Main switch for backup system
3. Alternator
4. Starter motor
5. Starter relay*
6. Main relay*
7. Control module, EDC
8. Stop relay*
9. Circuit breakers (8 A)*
10. Oil pressure sensor, reverse gear
11. Pressure sensor, turbo pressure
12. Oil pressure monitor, engine
13. Oil pressure sensor, engine
14. Coolant temperature sensor
16. 16-pin connector* (instrument cables)
17. 4-pin connector (reverse gear)
18. Solenoid valve (reverse gear with
electric shifting)
19. Temperature sensor, charge air
20. Coolant temperature sensor, EDC
21. Position sensor**, control rod
22. Engine speed sensor**
23. Actuation solenoid, EDC**
24. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)*
25A. 8-pin connector, control (male)
25B. 8-pin connector, control (female)
28. Fuse (7.5 A)*
30. DC/DC converter

* Located in junction box

** Located on injection pump

NO = Normally open during operation.

Cable colors
Cable areas in mm2 are specified
BL = Blue R = Red
after the color code in the wiring
LBL = Light blue SB = Black
diagram.
BN = Brown VO = Violet
When not otherwise specified, 0.5
LBN = Light brown W = White
mm2 shall apply.
GN = Green Y = Yellow
Cables shown with broken lines are GR = Gray P = Pink
not supplied by Volvo Penta. OR = Orange

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Wiring diagrams
72
TAMD74C/L/P-B, TAMD75P-A (24 V)
Control panel (twin installation), several NOTE! The control and instrument panels shown here are the most commonly occur- Instrument panel (main panel)
ring combinations for the above engine. Supplementary wiring diagrams for all control
control stations – single lever control 1. Instrument lighting
and instrument panels are found later on in the chapter.
1. Control panel 2. Voltmeter
3. Oil pressure gauge
Wiring diagrams

2. Connector
3. Diagnostic button 1, 4 1, 3 1, 2 4. Coolant temperature gauge
3a. LED (yellow): 5. Connector
4. Neutral button 6. Electronic unit (alarm)
4a. LED (green)
7 7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
5. Synchronization button 8 8. Warning lamp, oil pressure
5a. LED (blue): 9 9. Charge warning lamp
6. LED for background illumination 10 10. Indication lamp (not used)
7. Activation button 11 11. Switch, instrument lighting
7a. LED, 2 pcs (red) port and starboard. 12. Switch – Alarm test/Acknowledgment
8. Potentiometer, throttle opening / gear shift 13. Tachometer with built-in hours counter
9. 8-pin connector (male) 14. Key switch
10. 8-pin connector (female) 15. Audible warning
1, 13 17 12 14 16. Connector
17. 16-pin connector
18. 2-pin connector (for optional board)
 Engine (24 V system voltage)
TAMD74C/L/P-B, TAMD75P-A
1A. Starting battery
1B. Emergency/auxiliary battery
2A. Main switch
2B. Main switch for backup system
3. Alternator
4. Starter motor
5. Starter relay*
6. Main relay*
7. Control module, EDC
8. Stop relay*
9. Circuit breakers (8 A)*
10. Oil pressure sensor, reverse gear
11. Pressure sensor, turbo pressure
12. Oil pressure monitor, engine
13. Oil pressure sensor, engine
14. Coolant temperature sensor
15. Joint
16. 16-pin connector* (instrument cables)
17. 4-pin connector (reverse gear)
18. Solenoid valve (reverse gear with electric
shifting)
19. Temperature sensor, charge air
20. Coolant temperature sensor, EDC
21. Position sensor**, control rod
22. Engine speed sensor**
23. Actuation solenoid, EDC**
24. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)*
25A. 8-pin connector, control (male)
25B. 8-pin connector, control (female)
28. Fuse (7.5 A)*
29. Diode*

* Located in junction box

** Located on injection pump

NO = Normally open during operation.

Cable colors
BL = Blue R = Red
LBL = Light blue SB = Black
Cable areas in mm2 are specified BN = Brown VO = Violet
after the color code in the wiring LBN = Light brown W = White
diagram. GN = Green Y = Yellow
When not otherwise specified, 0.5 GR = Gray P = Pink
mm2 shall apply. OR = Orange
Cables shown with broken lines are
not supplied by Volvo Penta.

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Wiring diagrams
74
Instrument panelsit
Wiring diagrams
 Cable areas in mm2 are specified after the color code in the wiring diagram. Panel for alternative control position (Flying Bridge)
Spring biased
When not otherwise specified, 1.0 mm2 shall apply.

Relationship between mm2 /AWG

mm2 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.5 10

AWG 20 16 (17) 15 (16) 13 7 Spring biased

Instrument panel (main panel)

Instrument panels
1. Instrument lighting 13. Tachometer with built-in hours
2. Voltmeter counter
3. Oil pressure gauge 14. Key switch
4. Coolant temperature gauge 15. Alarms
5. Connector for connecting extra warn- 16. Connector for connection of neu-
ing display (optional equipment) tral position switch
6. Electronic unit (alarm) 17. 16-pin connector
7. Warning lamp, coolant temperature 18. 2-pin connector (for optional
8. Warning lamp, oil pressure board)
9. Charge warning lamp 19. Adapter*
10. Indication lamp (not used)
11. Switch, instrument lighting * Does not refer to TAMD74C/L/P-B

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Wiring diagrams

12. Switch – Alarm test/Acknowledgment and TAMD75P-A.

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Instrument kit (main control station)
Wiring diagrams
 Instrument kit (main control station)
1. Key switch
2. Switch – alarm test
3. Switch – instrument lighting
4. Audible warning
5. Electronic unit, alarm
6. Coolant temperature gauge
7. Oil pressure gauge, engine
8. Voltmeter
9. Pressure gauge, turbo pressure
10. Oil pressure gauge, reverse gear
11. Tachometer with built-in hours counter
12. Instrument lighting
13. Joint
14. Joining piece
15. Connector CPC, 16-pin
16. Connector for connecting extra warning display
(optional equipment)

Cable colors
BL = Blue
BN = Brown
GN = Green
OR = Orange
P = Pink
LBL = Light blue
R = Red
SB = Black
LBN = Light brown
VO = Violet
W = White
GR = Gray
Y = Yellow

Cable areas (mm2) are specified after the color code

in the wiring diagram. Broken cables / lines are not
connected by Volvo Penta.

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Wiring diagrams
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Instrument kit (other control station)
Wiring diagrams
 Instrument kit (other control station)
1. Electronic unit (alarm)
2. Connector for connecting extra warning display
(optional equipment)
3. Warning lamp, coolant temperature
4. Warning lamp, oil pressure
5. Charge warning lamp
6. Indication lamp (not used)
7. Audible warning
8. Switch – Alarm test/Acknowledgment
9. Switch, instrument lighting
10. Connection point (can not be disassembled)
11. Instrument lighting
12. Tachometer with built-in hours counter
13. Starter button
14. Stop button
15. Connector for connecting extra warning display
(optional equipment)
16. 16-pin connector

Cable colors
BL = Blue
BN = Brown
GN = Green
OR = Orange
P = Pink
LBL = Light blue
R = Red
SB = Black
LBN = Light brown
VO = Violet
W = White
GR = Gray
Y = Yellow

Cable areas (mm2) are specified after the color code in

the wiring diagram. Broken cables / lines are not con-
nected by Volvo Penta.

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Wiring diagrams
Wiring diagrams

Control panel Type I

Single installation
TAMD74C/L/P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-B, TAMD75P-A

5 3

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 Wiring diagrams

Single installation – single lever control Single installation – twin lever control

Cable colors Position schedule (both wiring diagrams)

BL = Blue 1. Control panel
BN = Brown 2. Connector
GN = Green 3. Diagnostic button
OR = Orange 3a. LED (yellow):
P = Pink 4. Activation button
R = Red 4a. LED (red)
SB = Black 5. Neutral button
W = White 5a. LED (green)
Y = Yellow 6. LED for background illumination
7. 8-pin moisture-proof connector (male)
Cable areas = 0.75 mm2. 8. 8-pin moisture-proof connector (female)
9. Neutral position switch (only mechanically shifted
reverse gears)
10. Potentiometer, throttle opening / gear shift
10a. Control adapter, throttle opening
10b. Control adapter, gear shift

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Wiring diagrams

Control panel Type I

Twin installation
TAMD74C/L/P-A, TAMD74C/L/P-B, TAMD75P-A

3 3

4 4
5

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 Wiring diagrams

Twin installation – single lever control

Twin installation – twin lever control

Cable colors Position schedule (both wiring diagrams)

BL = Blue 1. Control panel 7a. LED, 2 pcs (red) port and starboard.
BN = Brown 2. Connector 8. Potentiometer, throttle opening / gear shift
GN = Green 3. Diagnostic button 8a. Control adapter, throttle opening
OR = Orange 3a. LED (yellow) 8b. Control adapter, gear shift
P = Pink 4. Neutral button 9. 8-pin connector (male)
R = Red 4a. LED (green) 10. 8-pin connector (female)
SB = Black 5. Synchronization button 11. Neutral position switch (only mechanically
W = White 5a. LED (blue): shifted reverse gears)
Y = Yellow 6. LED for background illumination
7. Activation button
Cable areas = 0.75 mm2.

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Wiring diagrams

Control panel Type II

Single installation
TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A

1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2

1, 2

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 Wiring diagrams

One control station – single installation – One control station – single installation –
single lever control twin lever control

Several control stations – single installation – Several control stations – single installation –
single lever control twin lever control

VP Controls:
Late model NEUTRAL
Cable colors Position schedule (all wiring diagrams)
BL = Blue 1. Indication lamp
BN = Brown 2. 1-pin switch
GN = Green 3. Position switch
OR = Orange 4. Connector
P = Pink 5. Potentiometer
R = Red 6. 16-pin connector
SB = Black Early model NEUTRAL 7. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)
W = White 8. Joint
Y = Yellow

Cable areas = 0.75 mm2.

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Wiring diagrams

Control panel Type II

Single installation
TAMD74C/L/P-A

1 2

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 Wiring diagrams

Single installation – single lever control Single installation – twin lever control

Cable colors Position schedule (both wiring diagrams)

BL = Blue 1. Press switch with indication lamp, “Neutral” – (green)
BN = Brown 2. Press switch with indication lamp, “Diagnostic” – (yellow)
GN = Green 3. Press switch with indication lamp, “Active station” – (red)
OR = Orange 4. Connector
P = Pink 5. Potentiometer, throttle opening / gear shift
R = Red 5a. Potentiometer, throttle opening
SB = Black 5b. Potentiometer, gear shift
W = White 6. Neutral position switch
Y = Yellow 7. 8-pin connector (male)
8. 8-pin connector (female)
Cable areas = 0.75 mm2. 9. Joint

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Wiring diagrams

Control panel Type II

Twin installation
TAMD72P-A, TAMD73P-A

1, 2 1, 2 1, 2

1, 2 1, 2 1, 2

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 Wiring diagrams

Several control stations – twin installation – single lever control

Several control stations – twin installation – twin lever control

VP Controls: Position schedule (both wiring diagrams)

Cable colors Late model NEUTRAL 1. Indication lamp
BL = Blue 2. Switch
BN = Brown 3. Connector
GN = Green 4. Relay
OR = Orange 5. Position switch
P = Pink 6. Potentiometer
R = Red 7. Connector, Port - Starboard cable kit
SB = Black 8. 2-pin connector (diagnostic connector)
W = White 9. 16-pin connector, Port engine
Y = Yellow Early model NEUTRAL 10. 16-pin connector, Starboard engine
Cable areas = 0.75 mm2.

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Wiring diagrams

Control panel Type II

Twin installation
TAMD74C/L/P-A

2 3 6

1 4 5

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 Wiring diagrams

Twin installation – single lever control

Twin installation – twin lever control

VP Controls: Position schedule (both wiring diagrams)

Late model NEUTRAL
1. Press switch with indication lamp, “Neutral” - green
Cable colors 2. Press switch with indication lamp, “Diagnostic” – yellow
BL = Blue 3. Press switch with indication lamp, “Active station” – red
BN = Brown 4. Press switch with indication lamp, “Sync” - blue
GN = Green 5. Press switch with indication lamp, “Neutral” – green
OR = Orange 6. Press switch with indication lamp, “Diagnostic” – yellow
P = Pink 7. Connector
R = Red 8. Connector, Port – Starboard cable kit
SB = Black 9. Relay
Early model NEUTRAL 10. Potentiometer, throttle opening / gear shift
W = White
Y = Yellow 10a. Potentiometer, throttle opening
10b. Potentiometer, gear shift
Cable areas = 0.75 mm2. 11. 8-pin connector (male) – Port engine
12. 8-pin connector (female) – Starboard engine
13. Neutral position switch (only mechanically shifted reverse
gears)

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 Color codes, EDC cables
Single installation

Pin numbers are marked on

the connector.

M = Male connector F = Female connector

Color codes for 16-pin connector, single installation.

In single installations, all connectors have the same color code ex-
cept the engine connector.

Color codes
1. R 9. BL/Y
2. VO 10. LBL
3. BL/R 11. LBN
4. R/Y 12. GR
5. BN 13. GR/SB
6. OR 14. BL/W
7. R/GN 15. BN/W
8. BL/SB 16. SB

M
M MS unit

M M

F F

Cable colors
BL = Blue
LBL = Light blue
BN = Brown
LBN = Light brown
Y connector GN = Green
GR = Gray
M OR = Orange
Color codes for connector, engine P = Pink
1. Y/W 9. SB/W R = Red
2. GN/Y 10. GN/W F SB = Black
3. GN/OR 11. P/W VO = Violet
4. GN/SB 12. Y W = White
5. GN/BN 13. BL Y = Yellow
6. GN 14. BL/R
7. P 15. –
8. W 16. SB Engine

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 Color codes, EDC cables
Twin installation

Pin numbers are marked

on the connector.

M = Male connector F = Female connector

Color code for 16-pin connector, twin installa-

tion. In twin installations, all connectors have
the same color code except the connectors
for the engine and the port and starboard
controls.

Color codes
1. R 9. BL/Y
2. VO 10. LBL
3. BL/R 11. LBN
4. R/Y 12. GR
5. BN 13. GR/SB
6. OR 14. BL/W
7. R/GN 15. BN/W
8. BL/SB 16. SB
M M M
M M
MS unit
F
F

For MS unit,
port engine
Color codes for connec- Color codes for connec-
tor, controls for port tor, controls for star-
engine board engine
1. Y/W 9. SB/W 1. Y/W 9. SB/W
2. GN/Y 10. GN/W 2. GN/Y 10. GN/W
3. OR/GN 11. P/W 3. OR/GN 11. P/W
4. GN/SB 12. Y 4. GN/SB 12. SB
5. GN/R 13. BL
M M
5. GN/R 13. BL
6. GN 14. BL/R 6. GN 14. BL/R
7. P 15. – 7. P 15. – F F
8. W 16. SB 8. W 16. SB
Cable colors
BL = Blue
LBL = Light blue
BN = Brown
LBN = Light brown
GN = Green
Y connector
GR = Gray
OR = Orange
M P = Pink
Color codes for connector, engine R = Red
1. Y/W 9. SB/W F SB = Black
2. GN/Y 10. GN/W VO = Violet
3. GN/OR 11. P/W W = White
4. GN/SB 12. Y Y = Yellow
5. GN/BN 13. BL
6. GN 14. BL/R
7. P 15. –
8. W 16. SB Engine

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Twin installation Single installation

6 press buttons port 6 press buttons starboard 3 press buttons

Extension cable* 3, 5, 7,
9 and 11 m (10, 16.5, 23,
29.5 and 36 ft)

Extension cable* 3, 5, 7, 9 Extension cable 3, 5, 7, 9

and 11 m (10, 16.5, 23, 29.5 and 11 m (10, 16.5, 23,
and 36 ft) 29.5 and 36 ft)
MS unit

Serial communication
Y connector

Extension cable* 3, 5, 7,
9 and 11 m (10, 16.5,
23, 29.5 and 36 ft)

Engine F = Female connector

M = Male connector

Cable colors
BL = Blue P = Pink
LBL = Light blue R = Red
BN = Brown SB = Black
LBN = Light brown VO = Violet
GN = Green W = White
* NOTE. The extension cable can be reversed. Please GR = Gray Y = Yellow
note that the colors will not then be correct. OR = Orange

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 Electronic controls
Single installation

Control panel
Type II
Control panel
Type I

The 16 pin engine The 2 x 8 pin

connector is only engine connector
combined with a can be combined
Type II control with a Type I or
panel. Type II control
panel.

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 Electronic controls
Twin installation (control panel Type I)

Starboard

Port Cable colors

Y = Yellow
GN = Green
R = Red

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 Electronic controls
Twin installation (control panel Type II)

Starboard

Port
Cable colors
Y = Yellow
GN = Green
R = Red

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 Mechanical twin lever control
Mechanical shifting

Control panel
Control panel Type II
Type I

The 16 pin engine

connector is only The 2 x 8 pin
combined with a engine connector
Type II control can be combined
panel. with a Type I or
Type II control
panel.

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 Mechanical twin lever control
Electric shifting

Control panel
Type II
Control panel
Type I

The 16 pin engine The 2 x 8 pin

connector is only engine connector
combined with a can be combined
Type II control with a Type I or
panel. Type II control
panel.

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7743715 English 02– 2006