MV Clifford, Regal 2665, neutral safety switch replacement, Commander 4000 remote control

Removing and replacing the neutral safety switch in my Regal 2665 Commodore to fix a starting issue I was having last summer.

[@thomasbuchwald5346]

Thanks for the safety switch video. It took forever to find a video about this small portion of the throttle assembly that can totally stop your boat from starting. Now to figure out how to diagnose and repair mine on Quicksilver 3000.

[@WiscoBoater]

You're welcome Thomas! It is amazing how the smallest things can keep you from going anywhere...

[@Putkis68]

Throttle Only Button Removal1. Place the control handle in the neutral position.2. Push the throttle only button in until it stops.3. Hold the throttle only button in and rotate the remote control handle to the forward position.4. Use a flat blade screwdriver to gently pry the throttle only button out of the control han

[@FishersOfMen-2021]

Helped me a lot. I didn’t take any pictures when I took the throttle apart so thanks for posting!

[@gpost9000t]

Awesome video. Thanks for posting.

[@JammyTurner-ij4hb]

Thank you for your video. My only ask is that you turn your shop radio off when making a video. Thank you

[@WiscoBoater]

Thanks! Yeah, that video was from 4 years ago, and I've learned a lot since then when posting vids. Hope it helped tho!

[@dannyheatherlover9054]

I have a question on that gear that the throttle handle goes on, isn’t it supposed to be able to rotate independently of itself when you press the throttle only button? My button stopped working so I took it apart and it doesn’t seem like they can rotate independently. I can’t seem To find that part online either to replace it.

[@WiscoBoater]

It’s been a long time since I took that control apart…and I honestly don’t remember. 😕wish I could help…

[@bjbagsic8368]

Can you please share the part number for the button and also the part numbers for the corner plastics that are cracked. Thank you!!!

[@goofycat420]

Great video, did the new switch fix the starting problem?

[@WiscoBoater]

It actually did not...but replacing it was a step in the process. What did fix it (after an adjustment after this video) was the neutral safety assembly sensor. These two components can throw the same code, so both were replaced. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeoppKjYpmejZo

[@naiefelyemeni1986]

how did u know where each cable screwed down to at 26:00 ?

[@WiscoBoater]

I made sure to put it back together with the levers in the same position as they came off, and the cables have different length barrels and rubber pins positioned in different spots on them, so they only attached correctly one way. I also took LOTS of pics when I took it apart to refer back to.

[@jsaba219]

What was the starting problem? I have the same throttle control box and sometimes I have to pomp it multiple times to get power to the start engine switch Thank you

[@WiscoBoater]

No starting issue, but I had a beeping alarm every 60 seconds above 3500 rpm. Replacing this was one of the possible fixes because if this was bad, the computer would think the engine was still in neutral when the RPM's reached 3500. This did not fix the alarm, but was worth the peace of mind to know this switch was replaced.

[@TheWilliams41]

How did u get broken pieces out from button

[@WiscoBoater]

I blew them around with compressed air, then shopvac'd them out.

[@TheWilliams41]

thank you so much I shook mines then they came out

[@equinoxproductions7530]

mine is stuck in throttle only.... button not popping back out

[@WiscoBoater]

This video does show how to pull that button out, and then at the end I put a new one in...but if it's stuck, you'll need to pry it out (it will break) to pull the throttle lever off and probably lube the push button on the control. Unlikely the spring is broken. Then the new one just snaps in place.

[@equinoxproductions7530]

@@WiscoBoater thanks man.. will have a look the weekend... this happened just went i docked so glad it didnt happen in the middle of the lake... will be a bitch to work on it as my boat is totally closed .. so will have to see how i get that box out to work on it.. hope its a small issue .. thanks for the reply

[@equinoxproductions7530]

@@WiscoBoater hi... quick question... where can one order a replacement commander 4000 quicksilver control box... i am in south africa and want to see if i can get a replacement control box... thanks again for all your advice

[@WiscoBoater]

@@equinoxproductions7530 Just do a Google search for it...they are available from a lot of suppliers. I've seen them from $300-400USD.

[@equinoxproductions7530]

@@WiscoBoater do you perhaps have supplier names as when i do google search from South africa i dont find those suppliers only ebay crap thats for sale.. sorry for bugging u