Throttle Control
The throttle lever is located to the right of the driver.
When the throttle is vertical, it is in the “NEUTRAL”
position. At the base of the throttle you will find the shift
lock. Pulling outward on this button disengages the
transmission, thereby allowing use of the throttle without
engaging the transmission. This is needed for starting or
warm-up of the engine. Be sure to position the throttle
vertically (in “NEUTRAL”), before re-engaging the
transmission, by depressing the button.
When engaging the transmission from “NEUTRAL” to
either forward or reverse, you must pull up on the safety
collar located directly below the throttle lever knob.
Before starting engine or engaging transmission, ensure all
swimmers are out of the water.
Electronic Throttle Control-ETC
All 2006 and 2007 Malibu Boats are equipped with electronic throttle control AKA “Fly-By-
Wire”. The throttle cable has been removed and several components on the engine and helm
throttle control have been changed. The helm throttle control “E-MV3” is now dual, variable
voltage potentiometer that sends electronic signals back to the engine ECM via a shielded
wire harness with the highest quality GM/Delphi water-tight connectors that mates to the
engine ECM. The ECM then uses the signals from the E-MV3 to precisely control the engine
speed with an electronic throttle body.
All 2007 Malibu Boats with Indmar Engines are fitted with GM/Delphi MEFI-5A Engine
Control Module (new for 2007), that offers fully sequential fuel injection and high speed
CAN communication link which supports both OBD-M (On Board Diagnostics-Marine)
advanced engine diagnostics and onboard system networking, plus the latest developments in
electronic throttle control technology.
ETC failure:
If for any reason, any part of the electronic throttle control system fails;
(unplugged, wire cut, short, loss of power, sensor failure) the engine controller will default to
“Idle”. You will have “no” control of the throttle, the “Engine Fault” alarm will also be
activated. If this ever happens; turn the key OFF and then restart. This will reset the
computer area network. If this condition continues, take the boat to the dealer.
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Figure 2-11. Throttle
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