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| Author: | sloanm [ Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | '06 Horizon 180 throttle issues - need help |
Hey guys. I just joined this site today in hopes of getting some pointers for repairing my four winns. i've got an '06 Horizon 180, inboard/outboard - mercruiser. Recently, I've been having issues with the engine not wanting to turn over unless i jiggle the throttle. I'm sure it's just a loose connection somewhere, but i dont know enough about boats to know where to look. Has anyone had an issue like this before that could give me a few pointers? I would like troubleshoot a few things first before I take the plunge and give it to a marine repair center. |
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| Author: | Walt [ Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '06 Horizon 180 throttle issues - need help |
Sounds like you need to adjust the Neutral safety switch, or tighten the throttle/shift cable a bit. Both should be located with the carb/intake on top of the engine. |
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| Author: | ht32bsx115 [ Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '06 Horizon 180 throttle issues - need help |
Howdy, The neutral safety switch is usually not located even near the engine at all... It's in the throttle quadrant itself. Mercruiser uses a fairly standard color code for the engine vessel harness. It's required by USCG (FEDERAL Law) to have "start-in gear" protection. They do this by preventing you from actuating the starter if the shift lever is NOT in neutral. Nowadays, they go even further by having a switch/lanyard so it kills the engine if the lanyard is pulled (presumably by you when you fall out of the boat etc) The start in gear protection will prevent the starter from working and the lanyard switch will kill the engine. You didn't indicate the engine model/serial numbers (year doesn't matter much Mercury uses serial number ranges) but if you go to http://www.boatfix.com/merc/mainmenu.pdf you can probably find the installation manual that fits your application and find the wiring diagram. Engine starting is usually the yellow/red wire and ignition (power) is usually purple. I'll even go out on a limb and suggest that you have a look at the following post from iBoats....it should explain it pretty good. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=167035 Regards, Rick |
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| Author: | sloanm [ Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '06 Horizon 180 throttle issues - need help |
thanks for the info guys. I will definitely check that out this weekend. |
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