“starving” from lack of fuel or contaminated fuel.
• Check for engine warning messages on the gauges/display. If any
are present, take the boat to the closest authorized Malibu dealer
for evaluation and repair.
Gauges, Switches and Video Screens
Issue:
A gauge or video screen does not light up and work as expected.
Consider:
• Be certain the engine electrical system is ON. Generally, this re-
quires turning the ignition key ON or pressing the ON button.
• It is possible the display is in a “sleep” mode. Press a key or touch
the screen to see if the affected display activates.
• Verify that the battery connections are secure.
• Determine if other gauges, switches and/or video screens are op-
erational. If they are, check the circuit breaker panel to determine
if the breaker has tripped. Reset. If the circuit continues to trip,
the boat must be serviced by an authorized Malibu dealer as it
indicates a recurrent and potentially significant problem. Another
cause is a loose electrical connection to the non-working gauge/
switch/video screen. This matter should be addressed by an au-
thorized Malibu dealer.
• If a video screen freezes or displays an unreadable or invalid
screen, turn the entire system OFF, including the engine electri-
cal system. Allow a few minutes for the system to re-set itself,
and then try rebooting the system. If the issue persists or another
issue arises, take the boat to an authorized Malibu dealer for cor-
rection. Where equipped, check the battery isolator switch.
Electrical Systems
Issue:
A boat component that is electrically operated will not operate.
Consider:
• Be certain the boat electrical system is ON. Generally, this
requires turning the ignition key ON or pressing the ON button.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE BOAT
General
Issue:
The boat will not start.
Consider:
• Verify that the battery switch is ON.
• Be certain the Emergency Safety Stop Switch is attached to the
connection point on the driver’s panel and to the boat operator.
• Be certain the engine electrical system is ON. Generally, this re-
quires turning the ignition key ON or pressing the ON button.
• It is possible the display is in a “sleep” mode. Press a key or touch
the screen to see if the affected display activates.
• Verify that the battery connections are secure.
• Refer to the
Engine section of this manual for additional sugges-
tions.
Issue:
The boat will not shift into gear.
Consider:
• When engaging the transmission from neutral either forward or
backward into reverse, pull up on the safety collar located di-
rectly below the throttle lever knob. The safety collar helps avoid
unintentional movement into gear.
• When shifting gears, always do so smoothly and briskly. Being
either too hard and slamming the gears, or too tentative is hard
on the shifter/throttle system and can result in damage that is not
covered under warranty.
Issue:
The engine/drive train is not operating properly.
Consider:
• Refer first to the engine manual or the
Engine section of this
manual for guidance.
• Check the fuel level in the boat to be certain that the engine is not
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