2002 Islandia Control Steering System not working

[Rubcuev]

Hey guys,

I’m hoping I can get some help with an issue I’m having. I have a 2002 Islandia with a Mercury engine. I’m not getting the usual automatic thrust when I turn the steering wheel to full lock. So pretty much I have no steeering at slow speeds. What activates that thrust? Where’s a good place to start looking? It was working fine earlier in the day. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Dr Honda]

What engine do you have? The 2002 can have either a Gen1 or Gen2 240EFI engine.

 

[Rubcuev]

Im not sure. Can you tell from the serial number OE406410

 

[Dr Honda]

Well... OE406410 makes it a Gen2 engine.

In this case... the throttle adding system is electronic. Up by your steering gear... there is a switch and a magnet. Make sure they are clean, and still in place. Sometimes you cat something stuck to the magnet, and it looses it's ability to sense it properly.