Bow Thruster Help

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2013 Grady 335 Freedom. Factory rigged bow thruster. Works to port, but nothing when switched to starboard.

I read elsewhere it could the reversing solenoid. Can’t seem to find it. I plan to contact Grady but thought I’d ask here as well.

Any other suggestions on what to look at or what could be causing problem? I should also say that it worked fine last week, and problem started after 250 mile cruise from NY to MD.

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Have you tried facing backwards and tricking the pump? ;) Just kidding. I bet Grady will figure it out easy...

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It seems the solenoid is mounted directly on the motor. Side-Power has a great troubleshooting guide on their website. Unfortunately, I'll need to cut caulk and remove a deck panel to gain any sort of access.
 

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X2 on the guide. I used it when mine quit. Ended up being the solenoid. It was right under the black plastic cap. It is a fairly large unit with several bolt on connectors and push connectors. Easy swap.
 

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Check the model of the bow thruster and pull up on web. Reversing solenoids are mounted on the unit.
The drive motors are DC motors that are port/starboard powered by reversing battery connection.
The reversing solenoid does all this magic. There are two terminals on the reversing solenoid and your thruster
switch applies +12 volts to one or the other. Since thrust to one side works it could be your switch, the wires at either end or the solenoid.
Simple enough to test with a volt meter.
 
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Thanks. Unfortunately, my thruster is Ignition Protected and the solenoid/controller is within the sealed housing. I've decided to remove the motor assembly and let Side-Power repair, re-certify, and give me a new warranty.
 

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Letting them do it is a good idea. My point is that it could be the control switch or the connector. Easy to check before pulling the motor.
 

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I did eliminate the joystick by disconnecting and jumping between red (hot) and blue/grey. It had the same symptom of running in one direction but not the other.

Unit was removed and shipped to Imtra Corp today.