Evinrude 85HP Hydro Electric Shift No Reverse

pleasantman

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I was finally able to mess around with this motor today. I double checked the voltage at the control box and on the green wire I had 11.44 volts, blue wire 11.44 volts. Then I went back to the motor and checked the wires going down to the lower unit. I got the same reading 11.44 volts on each wire. I guess my next step is to go into the lower unit. This I am nervous about but I guess it’s the only way it’s gonna get fixed. Is there anything else I should test before I start going into the lowEr unit. Thank you.
 

Joe Reeves

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Duplicate posts #16 to 20 really explain nothing...... You need to explain what position the shift switch is in that would relate to the wiring voltages.... as follows:

In "Neutral" = 12v to the "GREEN" wire only.
In "Forward" = No voltage to either the "GREEN or BLUE" wire.
In "Reverse" = 12v to both the "GREEN & BLUE" wire.

If you have any different results than the above, you have the wrong switch installed.
 
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