First, this 300V8 has been a great motor since I took ownership in 2019.
300XLVER HP: 300 Serial No: 2B596141
Sport Exhaust has been coming On & going Off on its own, with no helm inputs.
Neither the MERC VV panel, nor the 2 Simrad EVO MFDs units will turn Sport Exhaust off. Although they previously would do that.
Recently displayed 'OVERRIDE' - see Photo.
Anyone see this before? Fix?
Thanks.
There may be a problem with the sport exhaust actuator (it may be stuck or malfunctioning).
You still have an active PLATINUM Product Protection plan- so your dealer should be able to rectify this for you (the parts MAY be covered still).
BTW: You have an outstanding Service Bulletin 2022-14 that they need to take care of as well.
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Thanks Don. Appreciate the quick reply.
UPDATE:
Don, 35 miles offshore Gulf of Mexico and we get a 1024-6 fault. No other faults. Long story short, I did a full power down including battery switches & attempted a restart. Cranked but no fire. Powered down, waited about 30 mins this time cranked right up & we ran all the way home. Very, very fortunate.
Stopped to unload people at dock and was again seeing 1024-6 limited to 600 rpm. Plus the Sport Exhaust Fault began beeping like crazy. So we loaded on trailer and will be heading to my dealer for all of the above PLUS some paint issues - see pics. I took delivery in July 2019. How will MERC likely rectify the blistering bumbling paint? Still 1 yr Platinum left. Rest of boat looks close to showroom. BTW, my previous 350 L6 Verado was used in exact same location with zero corrosion issues.
Until these recent issues, the 300 V8 really has been a trouble free beast! :-)
Many thanks for your thoughts / suggestions.
The fault and sport exhaust problem: Quite likely.
Paint: Unlikely given the age (very seldom outside of factory warranty period).
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Still have 1 yr Platinum warranty left. Thanks.
That's not warranty, it's a product protection plan. Factory warranty ended 3yrs after purchase.Originally Posted by skeeter77346
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Silverfox is correct- Platinum is a Service Contract that covers SPECIFIC components and systems against defects in materials or workmanship (only).
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
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