I recently acquired a 2009 RXT iS 255 from a friend of mine. The machine only had 49 hours on it when purchased. Today after putting on around an hour of use on it, when I was heading back to the launch the craft failed to go into neutral or reverse when using the iBr level. I shut down the craft and restarted. Then the iBr light came on the display followed by one long beep then the check engine light lit as well. I proceeded into shore and towed the craft home.
I consulted the manual a read how to do the "iBr override" and attempted to move the position of the "gate" on the back of the craft using the VTS controls. It gave no response. I then decided to inspect the iBr motor, or the controlling motor for the gate position.
I opened the rear storage area and removed the left (port) side storage bin by removing the bolts that were securing it in place. This revealed the iBr motor assembly. I then took off the two screws holding the cap on the iBr motor and put that aside. I then removed the outer housing of the iBr motor revealing the copper wiring and inside of the motor assembly. I put gloves on (motor was still hot at this point) and manually tried to rotate the motor assembly. It was "stuck" in position, but freed as soon as I manipulated it by hand. I then reassembled the motor and started the craft. The gate on the rear was now functioning at 100% (returning to neutral, going into reverse, and going into forward modes).
I just wanted to share my experience in case anyone else had this issue and was stumped! I have not taken the craft back out onto the water to test its functionality after being out for a full day, but I sure hope this fixed my little issue.
I consulted the manual a read how to do the "iBr override" and attempted to move the position of the "gate" on the back of the craft using the VTS controls. It gave no response. I then decided to inspect the iBr motor, or the controlling motor for the gate position.
I opened the rear storage area and removed the left (port) side storage bin by removing the bolts that were securing it in place. This revealed the iBr motor assembly. I then took off the two screws holding the cap on the iBr motor and put that aside. I then removed the outer housing of the iBr motor revealing the copper wiring and inside of the motor assembly. I put gloves on (motor was still hot at this point) and manually tried to rotate the motor assembly. It was "stuck" in position, but freed as soon as I manipulated it by hand. I then reassembled the motor and started the craft. The gate on the rear was now functioning at 100% (returning to neutral, going into reverse, and going into forward modes).
I just wanted to share my experience in case anyone else had this issue and was stumped! I have not taken the craft back out onto the water to test its functionality after being out for a full day, but I sure hope this fixed my little issue.
