DC Power Steering System
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
1. Unit blows fuses upon
connection.
Electrical connection polarity
reversed.
PRS/TNK reversed.
Check battery connections.
Check PRS/TNK connections.
2. Turning one wheel
results in the other
wheel turning.
Dirt or debris in inlet
checks of helm
Replace or repair helm pump.
3. Turning ON ignition does
NOT turn on DC Power
Unit.
Ignition wire (purple) not
connected to positive
ignition source.
Damaged of faulty wire.
Battery cables reversed.
Connect to ignition source ONLY.
Check and replace faulty section as
required.
Confirm RED is attached to the Positive (+)
terminal on battery, and BLACK (–) to the
negative terminal of battery.
4. Requires too many turns
from hard over to hard
over.
Hoses installed in the wrong
ports.
Kinked or collapsed line.
DC Power Unit not on.
Review the plumbing diagrams for your system
noted on page 9 through page 10 confirm
that your hoses are hooked up correctly.
Check ALL lines for sign of a collapsed or
kinked line.
See item 3.
5. Helm only turns in one
direction and free
wheels in the other.
Port or Starboard line is
connected to the reser voir
R port on the DC Power Unit.
Review the plumbing diagrams for your system
noted on page 9 through page 10 confirm
that your hoses are hooked up correctly.
6. Pump cycles ON/OFF
at hard over.
NORMAL
This is not considered a fault.
These troubleshooting notes have been gathered from several
cases throughout the years. Whenever a solution calls for removal
of parts, disassembly of parts etc. The work must ONLY be
performed by a 'Qualified Marine Technician'.
NOTICE
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