Re-flash FICM on Volvo-penta

[scrdanis]

I have a 5.0 VP engine. I want to relpace it with a 5.7 VP (really Chevy motors) and and wondering if I can get the FICM re-flashed with the latest startegy for the 5.7L. I paln on buying the 5.7 short block and taking every thing else off the 5.0L Ideas? VP= Volvo Penta

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Re-flash FICM on Volvo-penta

I take it thats a 302 ford....if so nope. FICM is that not a ford controller??

 

[Don S]

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It's going to take a Volvo serial number or a FULL model number to identify what you really have, and what kind of ECM you actually have. Year is totally worthless.

 

[scrdanis]

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The problem is that I burned the #8 cyclinder from burn lean (suspected). If the ECM was the cause I do not want to put that on a new engine and transfer the problem. As stated I have a 5.0l and plan to up grade to a 5.7l. The short block can be outfitted with most of the tin work as most is new. Just have questions on the ECM. Some engine manufactures say you can and others say you need a new one.

 

[Don S]

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Just have questions on the ECM. Some engine manufactures say you can and others say you need a new one.

I agree 100%, that's why I say we need full model numbers or serial numbers. Without em, it's just a bunch of wild *** guesses.

 

[scrdanis]

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Sorry Don, took me a while to find the thread again. I will get the numbers for you, I have to open the boat up. Thanks

 

[scrdanis]

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Got numbers finally. 5.o GXI-F 3869309 4012179398
Transom ***. SX-M 3869341 4151116308
Drive unit SX-M1 1.60 3869338 4202165964

Hope they mean something

 

[Don S]

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Got numbers finally. 5.o GXI-F 3869309 4012179398
Transom ***. SX-M 3869341 4151116308
Drive unit SX-M1 1.60 3869338 4202165964

Hope they mean something

I can't help you at all, but with the numbers you give, and seeing that it's a GM engine, perhaps Tail_Gunner has some information on it. He knows of a company that reprograms some ECM's. Not sure if your's can be or not. I doubt it.

 

[scrdanis]

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Thanks guys, i figured as much but it was worth a shot.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

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The short answer is no. VP (not just their marine division) password protects the ECM and the mapping. Only an authorised dealer can get the password and that is only to reflash the original code. (They order it as a part number specific to the engine/drive/ECM combination.) VP considers their programming to be highly proprietary so do not expect them to be forth coming with any help.

Sorry...

There once was a day that was true Bubba...No longer in regards to mefi ecms. Give these guys a call they can do what you want and them some.

http://www.obd2allinone.com/sc/details.asp?item=mefitune


Yes you need to reprogram the ecu...Over simplified it would not be a good thing to use a carb setup for a 5.0 on a 5.7...Thats the beauty of efi...it can adapt with a few changes in programming

Hmm passwords are not a problems.... However for any motor still under warranty well then its a problem

 

[Don S]

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he does't have an MEFI 1,2,3, or 4. it's a lot newer than that.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

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The problem is that I burned the #8 cylinder from burn lean (suspected). If the ECM was the cause I do not want to put that on a new engine and transfer the problem. As stated I have a 5.0l and plan to up grade to a 5.7l. The short block can be outfitted with most of the tin work as most is new. Just have questions on the ECM. Some engine manufactures say you can and others say you need a new one.

Your ecm did not cause this...A ecm is much the same as a cpu in a comp....its just far less complex and slow. It works or it doesnt...If you have mpi look at the injector in the bad cylinder or the connectors....Kinda like a lite bulb...Either the light bulb is bad or the switch..

 

[Tail_Gunner]

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Ok 4b that allows A Ox sensor calibration

Its a funny post FICM is a ford product....Ford brains and gm parts??? Ok there are serial numbers on your ecu heres a listing..

GM Part No.MEFI Type16159919MEFI-116189069MEFI-116220371MEFI-116234539MEFI-1*16210729MEFI-216237009MEFI-316237019CEFI-316236999MEFI-3*12489488MEFI-312489493MEFI-312569494MEFI-412575479MEFI-4a88962717MEFI-4a88962718MEFI-4a12584052MEFI-4b12597744MEFI-512607802MEFI-5a

IF you cant match up your product number,,,then you dont have mefi

 

[Don S]

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The problem is, he is going from a 5.0 to a 5.7 GM engine and wants the ECM to work with the larger engine.
yes, FICM isn't even a marine acronym but not what this thead is about.
Basically, to make his wiring harness work with a 5.7 engine, he is going to need a new OEM Volvo Penta ECM not a reflash.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

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The problem is, he is going from a 5.0 to a 5.7 GM engine and wants the ECM to work with the larger engine.
yes, FICM isn't even a marine acronym but not what this thead is about.
Basically, to make his wiring harness work with a 5.7 engine, he is going to need a new OEM Volvo Penta ECM not a reflash.

Ahh Then if he has a 5.7 marine engine and Gm efi he will need a new ecm and wiriing kit which can be had for 600 and the proper tune for another 200-400. The 5.0 is it ford or chevy...Thats the confusing part....If the 5.0 is Chev then yes he should be able to reflash the ecm....


The only Conflict that could accour is the wiring harness and a 5.0 should be pinned the same as 5.7....The ecu could give a dam...
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OK is the 5.0 a CHEVY motor or a FORD .....Chevy wiring will work from a 5.0 to a 5.7



Updated if hes going from a 5.0 gm to a 5.7 gm Then all that is needed is a reflash and the ecm will function correctly....The only clarification needed is the 5.0 again a ford or chev

 

[muc]

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That?s a EGC controller. Sorry but I don't know anybody other than Volvo who can reflash it.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

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http://www.rinda.com/marine/mtspec.htm

Simple enough which contoller do you have.....Any controller can be reprogrammed any of them.

 

[Don S]

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Simple enough which contoller do you have.....Any controller can be reprogrammed any of them.

Like muc just posted, he has an EGC controller. Granted any controller can be reprogrammed, the problem is WHO does it, not if it can be done or not.
The EGC is what came after MEFI.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

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Yes i just spent a few minutes catching up....From what i have gleaned so far its a bit more than a engine controller...id still call Mefi burn and get there opinion...but as stated here and from what ive read a good volvo dealer should be able to flash that ecm with a existing bin file for a 5.7.....Is a very simple process...But god only knows what they charge...Sorry for the confusion.

That FICM stuff thru me for a while...thought i was at work listening to some guy talking how he hopped up his 6.0 diesel

 

[fvmerl]

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Taking some of your advise I contacted Bob Radke at OBD Diagnostics and he said he could reflash my ECM. This was a repower from a Volvo Penta 5.0 GiPWTR with a GM motor to a 5.7 Chevy long block. Was shipped on Saturday to OBD and will let you know how it works in the next week or so. He said he can do Volvo ECMs.