2004 Landau Elite 200 Steering Problem

djcvet

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I have a 2004 Landau Elite 200 with a DF115 hp Suzuki engine. The steering wheel has about an 1/8 of a turn of play before any movement. Also, when I turn the wheel all of the way one way and then turn it the other way quickly, I get a ratcheting noise and feel. Any ideas?
 

The Rooster

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Re: 2004 Landau Elite 200 Steering Problem

"Dj" Is your steering mechanical ie:cable or power assist- hydraulic ?
 

EGlideRider

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Re: 2004 Landau Elite 200 Steering Problem

About the only thing that can cause those symptoms is a loose steering cable housing. Look under the helm as someone turns the wheel. The black housing that contains the cable should not move and should be firmly connected to the pinion housing.

I had a similar and potentially serious problem with the throttle/shift cable in a 1993 Party Hut that I once owned. I always throw the shifter in reverse to stop the forward momentum as I approach the dock. I did that once and the boat shot forward and luckly nothing was in front of me. The shift cable housing had came loose, so when I shifted to reverse, the throttle increased but the motor remained in forward. That blew my mind until I safely docked and thought through the problem.

Let us know what you find.
 
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