Rage engine hatch
10-27-2009, 06:18 PM
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Rage engine hatch
My power hatch quit working - I replaced the switch did not help - Anybody know how to get hatch open or have any ideas? I am thinking the actuator has gone bad, but need to get it open to find out and to winterize boat.
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10-27-2009, 06:27 PM
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You might have to reach back on both sides of the seat, and remove the screws that go into the top of the seat from the sides... this will probably take an angle drill...then just take the screws out of the seat base... and remove the seat.
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10-28-2009, 02:37 AM
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We just went to this movie (I had a wire break off the starter and lost all power in the boat) on my 05 Rage and there are no extra wires there to be used for powering the actuator. So I am thinking there will be none on an 02. You may be able to remove the seats as per Chris's suggestions. I would call Nordic and ask them how the hell you are going to get under the hood. Last option is cut a hole in the bulkhead under the seat so you can access the lower bolt on the actuator and remove it. Poor design on Nordics part-electrical motors do fail.
10-28-2009, 04:02 PM
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A buddy of mine had a fire on his magic. Header lost water, caught fire & burned the wires to the actuator. In the emergency 3 guys ripped the hatch open, ripping out the actuator screws & proceeded with the extinguisher. There should be a quick release cable, or some sort of fail safe. Better your on the trailer at least.
Maybe this is like an impeller & should be fixed before it breaks?
Maybe this is like an impeller & should be fixed before it breaks?
10-28-2009, 07:25 PM
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10-28-2009, 07:38 PM
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10-29-2009, 04:35 PM
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Curiously watching...
to see what the solution to this is. This could be nightmarish if there were a fire! I'd like to hear the Nordic solution so I can take care of this before it happens to me.
10-30-2009, 04:18 PM
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