Installing steering cable near electrical wiring question

 Unfortunately I broke my steering helm last trip out when I smashed the teeth and lost steering.

I was just reading up on installing a new mechanical steering helm and I noticed it has a warning in the instruction manual that says "WARNING STEERING CABLE MUST NOT BE BUNDLED TOGETHER WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING".

I can only think that the metal steering cable may emit an electrical signal from the outboard that may interfere with any electronics connected the the electrical wiring that's bundled with the steering cable.

Can anyone think of any other reason for this warning?

 

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 Install Hydro and never look

Tue, 2020-04-14 12:36

 Install Hydro and never look back. 

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 Not sure it's in my budget

Tue, 2020-04-14 23:05

 Not sure it's in my budget

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 Its because  electrical

Tue, 2020-04-14 14:45

 Its because  electrical cables bundled together can generate heat

So not really a big issue.

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Warning

Tue, 2020-04-14 18:24

i would think it’s because the steering cable gets a bit of movement when you turn the wheel and over a period of time you risk wearing through the wiring insulation. 

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 Agreed. Bundled - just means

Wed, 2020-04-29 07:31

 Agreed. Bundled - just means dont cable tie or tape it to wiring cables. Running next to it in the same area will be fine.

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