IPS Problems

[C'sTheDay]

Shutting off the power did not work (5 Times I did it) there is a battery or memory in the system or controller card. When you disconnect a component from the system it's like putting a new part in it's place.
You can also pull the wires from the Auto-pilot. This will fake out the system that it is new.
What happens when a printer for your computer does not work you unplug it and reattach it. "same thing only different"

 

[stuartwineberg]

I have a IPS 500 system that was giving me problems the last two years. You would use the Joystick and in the middle of the motion it would work or decide to drop out. Also go into limp mode. They quoted me about $4000.00 to replace the Joystick. This year I got feed up with the reprogramming and didn't want to pay the 4K. I took it on myself to figure it out. It was easy after I thought about it. Check to see if someone upgraded your software. Even if they didn't this might be worth a try. Start your engines and let run a few minutes, then turn them off. Wait then remove the Joystick connectors to the control board. Mark which connector goes to ware. I don't know if it maters but I did it anyway. Wait about 10 minutes then plug them in again. Wait about 20 minutes. I tried to start the engines right after I plugged it in and nothing worked. The longest half hour ever. Give the computer time to recognize the Joystick. Start the engines. let run a few minutes then try Joystick. If it works it will probably keep working. if it doesn't, shut the engines down and wait another 20 minutes. There is no guaranty it will fix your problem but, it fixed a lot of other problems I had too.
You will need to get behind the control to get to the wires.

TC

Probably good advice but you wouldn't find me anywhere near a screwdriver on a new under warranty vessel - that sounds like Gxd's gift to an engine supplier who wants to say his warranty conditions have violated. As others have said - don't get involved with the arguments over who caused the problem - just hand the keys your dealer and say give me a call when it is 100% fixed or send me a cheque and I will buy a boat somewhere else

 

[KevB]

Or ask what the outcome was 3 years ago...

 

[C'sTheDay]

One other thing is that it worked the whole summer season. I didn't want to come out with it until I tested it. Fixed it April till now Oct.

 

[freddy the frog]

Must admit when those IPS units came out just looking at all the tech stuff that could go wrong scared the crap out of me, once out of warranty you would have to remortgage to fix it. good luck

 

[curiouskb]

Must admit when those IPS units came out just looking at all the tech stuff that could go wrong scared the crap out of me, once out of warranty you would have to remortgage to fix it. good luck

X2. The new electronic Volvos with all the sensors and controls are complicated enough, and to add the even more complicated IPS to it with even more sensors and control wires all siting in the poorly ventilated engine room, and not to mention their very high maintenance charges..... give me a gear box/shaft with bow thrusters anytime.