Bow thruster only operation to one side

[jaybap]

Hey guys anothe issue just popped up on me. Went to use the bow thruster to the starboard side and heard a noise then nothing. Works fine to port side. Could it be the selenoid? Wondering if anyone has run into this before.

[Serenity]

Had the same problem. Replaced the rocker arm switch and back to normal, There are prior posts on trim tabs not working properly

[craw_daddy]

I had the same problem. I removed the solenoid attached to the thruster and found one side of the contacts had severe pitting which I removed with a flat jewelry file. Works great in either direction now. Probably due to laying on it too heavily a few times rather than for just a few seconds at a time. Solenoid can be removed w/o motor removal.

[thomaslong]

How do you remove the solenoid without taking out the entire motor?

[craw_daddy]

Sorry about the late reply, just saw this. (This from memory) Firstly, take pictures of the wiring connections from top & both sides. Second, disconnect battery cables from battery. Disconnect all wires and remove plastic cover from motor top & over solenoid. There are 3 screws holding the solenoid 2 sides & 1 bottom -remove the side screws & bend the metal bracket a little to slide out & remove the solenoid.

[Sisu22]

I had an issue with my solenoid AND my switch... so don't rule out the switch itself.