I have a mudbuddy motor that is a Vanguard 35. When i flip the switch to put it in gear nothing happens. How can I tell if there is a short in the switch or the clutch has gone out?

Thanks,

Paul

jump the terminals on the breaker 1st. Most of the time the problem is either the breaker or a bad connection. Check ya clutch wires comin out of the belt housing & follow em up to the circuit breaker. If it & the wire goin into the other pole of the breaker are both good, put a jumper wire across the 2 poles & then try to engage the clutch. If it engages, you have a bad breaker, if not, check to see if you have a loose wire @ the switch. Let us know if neither of these work & we'll go from there.

You will get much more product specific information on the Mudbuddy Forum in the 'Ask the Doc and Prostaff' subforum. However, here is the link to the wiring diagram for a Stock 35 or 45HD. There are diagrams for different models on the MB Customer Page:

http://www.mudbuddy.com/_includes/MB%20 ... 2045HD.pdf

As posted above, turn the key on and ensure you have 12V at the Ckt Breaker for the Clutch (usually the one with the Red wire on the bottom terminal). If you do not, its either the Ckt Breaker (any auto parts store) or the Key Switch. If power is OK, track back to the clutch switch.

To test/isolate the clutch switch, remove the bottom of the football on the tiller handle to expose the connections for the clutch switch. Turn the key on and try jumping the Brown wire (power to clutch) to Red wire (12V from Ckt Breaker). If you hear the clutch engage, then replace the switch (call MB or your dealer to order that part).

If the clutch does not engage, remove the clutch cover on the outdrive and with the switch on and the clutch swith on, ensure the connection to the clutch is firmly seated. If the connection is bad you can order a new harness for the clutch from MB.

Tip: Its a good idea to print the wiring diagram and leave it in a ziplock with your tools in the boat. If you ever have a problem out on the water, you may be able to temporarily bypass switches etc... to get you going.