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[Figz]

I have a 2005 Challenger 180 and I have had problems with my ICS from the beginning. This past weekend I started to take a look at it while the boat was on the trailer. It seems to me that when I push the button my ICS looks like its sticking in certain places while going through the cycle. I laid under there and had a friend push the button and it seems like there is no downward pressure and it doesn’t even swing down all the way. Has anyone else had any problems with this? Is there any way to lube this system? Looks like it might be a cable driven system similar to brakes on a bicycle. Thanks.

[Yuji]

I had the same problem. It hasn't been giving me issues as of late but if you want to check the cable it's located right next to the drive shaft inside the hull. Sometimes those cables can bind therefore it doesn't extend or return fully. The cable is just like a throttle cable, just need to make sure it's routed properly and not binding. I wouls also check where it exits under the boat, you'll see where it comes thru the hull and attaches to your intake grate. Make sure it's not binding at the linkage where it pivots. There is a small bolt that slides up/down the intake grate, this is the pivot point. If the bolt is binding your ICS won't go thru it's travel properly. I reall don't care for the system myself and have thought about disconnecting it and trying to rig it up with a trim system for my pump...like the VTS on pwc's. If that grate get's stuck while still extended you could damage it or if it doesn't retract all the way it will cause turbulence, cavitation and loss of mph.

[Figz]

I had the same problem. It hasn't been giving me issues as of late but if you want to check the cable it's located right next to the drive shaft inside the hull. Sometimes those cables can bind therefore it doesn't extend or return fully. The cable is just like a throttle cable, just need to make sure it's routed properly and not binding. I wouls also check where it exits under the boat, you'll see where it comes thru the hull and attaches to your intake grate. Make sure it's not binding at the linkage where it pivots. There is a small bolt that slides up/down the intake grate, this is the pivot point. If the bolt is binding your ICS won't go thru it's travel properly. I reall don't care for the system myself and have thought about disconnecting it and trying to rig it up with a trim system for my pump...like the VTS on pwc's. If that grate get's stuck while still extended you could damage it or if it doesn't retract all the way it will cause turbulence, cavitation and loss of mph.

Ok, I will look in there to see if its binding. Thanks Yuji!