Thanks for the serial number, makes it so much easier for me.
The picture you posted of the fuses. From left to right --- 20 amp fuse for starting circuit, 50 amp circuit breaker for trim, 40 amp fuse for dash panel. You don't have a "main" circuit breaker on this engine.
At this point you have a "cranks but doesn't start" and you have found no spark.
On this engine there are a number of things that can cause no spark.
first check if you see a reading on the tachometer when your cranking the engine. What is it?
next check the ignition fuse in fuse box, it will be one of the smaller fuses.
Your ignition system caused problems for mechanics who weren't properly trained on it when it first came out. A lot of parts were replaced that didn't fix the problem and a few engine computers were ruined when people put jumper wires where they shouldn't. Or used troubleshooting equipment and methods from earlier systems. Got so bad Volvo came out with a service bulletin that does a very good job of walking someone through the tests without requiring them to understand how the system operates.
I suggest you ask your Volvo dealer for a copy of it. Or search the internet and see if anybody has posted it. The agreement I have with Volvo Penta doesn't allow me to post it.
Service Bulletin 28-1-6 published 05-2014
it starts out,
The following information applies to port fuel injected IAFM engines (2001 and up) that use a MEFI or EGC engine controller. The ignition coils on these engines have a heat sink and ignition module mounted to the coil assembly. The symptoms of this failure are a crank but no start condition. Preliminary troubleshooting should be performed to fuel and mechanical systems to be sure they are functioning correctly and that a weak spark or no spark condition is suspected. The procedure that follows is an on-engine test of the ignition coil.
P.S. You have an IAFM engine with EGC controller.
edit; I should add. If you do decide to use this service bulletin, you have to remember that it was written for people with limited knowledge of how the system works. So you must follow all the steps in the order they are written.
The picture you posted of the fuses. From left to right --- 20 amp fuse for starting circuit, 50 amp circuit breaker for trim, 40 amp fuse for dash panel. You don't have a "main" circuit breaker on this engine.
At this point you have a "cranks but doesn't start" and you have found no spark.
On this engine there are a number of things that can cause no spark.
first check if you see a reading on the tachometer when your cranking the engine. What is it?
next check the ignition fuse in fuse box, it will be one of the smaller fuses.
Your ignition system caused problems for mechanics who weren't properly trained on it when it first came out. A lot of parts were replaced that didn't fix the problem and a few engine computers were ruined when people put jumper wires where they shouldn't. Or used troubleshooting equipment and methods from earlier systems. Got so bad Volvo came out with a service bulletin that does a very good job of walking someone through the tests without requiring them to understand how the system operates.
I suggest you ask your Volvo dealer for a copy of it. Or search the internet and see if anybody has posted it. The agreement I have with Volvo Penta doesn't allow me to post it.
Service Bulletin 28-1-6 published 05-2014
it starts out,
The following information applies to port fuel injected IAFM engines (2001 and up) that use a MEFI or EGC engine controller. The ignition coils on these engines have a heat sink and ignition module mounted to the coil assembly. The symptoms of this failure are a crank but no start condition. Preliminary troubleshooting should be performed to fuel and mechanical systems to be sure they are functioning correctly and that a weak spark or no spark condition is suspected. The procedure that follows is an on-engine test of the ignition coil.
P.S. You have an IAFM engine with EGC controller.
edit; I should add. If you do decide to use this service bulletin, you have to remember that it was written for people with limited knowledge of how the system works. So you must follow all the steps in the order they are written.
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