2003 Challenger 2000 doesnt turn right

[123indyrt]

Just bought this boat..

Boat runs great but doesn't want to turn right. Moving the jet nozzle seems like the steering cable is spongy ? No real clues

 

[ripcuda]

Cranking the steering lock-to-lock on the trailer... is the jet pump nozzle moving through the full range of steering?

You can pop the door above the gauges (helm) and remove the storage tub. This will allow you to see the back of the steering wheel and mechanism. Ensure nothing it binding in there... give it some lube.

Back in the engine compartment... looking down the front of the engine, near the bilge pump you will see the steering cable snake through and go through the hull into the pump tunnel. Ensure where the cable goes through the hull is secure.

Lastly in the pump tunnel... the steering and reverse cables have rubber extendo sleeves on them. Pull of the sleeve and inspect the part of the cable that slides in/out and check for binding... plus lube it.

Cheers!

 

[Tim75]

Cranking the steering lock-to-lock on the trailer... is the jet pump nozzle moving through the full range of steering?

You can pop the door above the gauges (helm) and remove the storage tub. This will allow you to see the back of the steering wheel and mechanism. Ensure nothing it binding in there... give it some lube.

Back in the engine compartment... looking down the front of the engine, near the bilge pump you will see the steering cable snake through and go through the hull into the pump tunnel. Ensure where the cable goes through the hull is secure.

Lastly in the pump tunnel... the steering and reverse cables have rubber extendo sleeves on them. Pull of the sleeve and inspect the part of the cable that slides in/out and check for binding... plus lube it.

Cheers!

Agree with Ripcuda.

But----
If you have no rubber bellows on the steering (or shift) cable end, you are in need of a new cable. Without that rubber, water intrudes into the cable causing rust and eventual failure. If you move the nozzle (at the nozzle) and hear a crunching or grinding noise; it is time for a new cable. Another problem is the sleeve at the end of the cable can slip out of its crimp. Again; time for a new cable. Fix this. It could get you killed.

This is not a special SeaDoo cable. It is a heavy duty control cable made by Teleflex and others. About $180 online.

 

[123indyrt]

Agree with Ripcuda.

But----
If you have no rubber bellows on the steering (or shift) cable end, you are in need of a new cable. Without that rubber, water intrudes into the cable causing rust and eventual failure. If you move the nozzle (at the nozzle) and hear a crunching or grinding noise; it is time for a new cable. Another problem is the sleeve at the end of the cable can slip out of its crimp. Again; time for a new cable. Fix this. It could get you killed.

This is not a special SeaDoo cable. It is a heavy duty control cable made by Teleflex and others. About $180 online.

Thanks guys.. GOOD looking out! ill take a peek

 

[timeouttom]

Thanks guys.. GOOD looking out! ill take a peek

Tim 75 is likely correct if you can steer in one direction ok but not the other. There is a metal sleeve on the cable where it exits the transom. It's inside a rubber bellows if I remember correctly. If that sleeve is broken from the base, it will allow the cable to "kink" when its pushing the steering, thus losing steering in that direction. You can steer in the opposite direction as the cable is pulling in that direction, not pushing.

You likely need a new steering cable. You may be able to repair the sleeve but unlikely.