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Bluechip 09-11-2011 08:06 PM

Power Trim Issues
 
Seems like my power trim has developed a mind of it's own. I can raise the motor all the way up and as soon as I take my finger off the switch, you can hear the motor running, it starts going back down just until the motor touches the 2 rods coming out then it stops.

Any suggestions on where to start looking for the issue. I am not a boat mechanic but am old enough to purchase beer or steak dinner for someone that may know what the issue is......;)

Shawn Braquet 09-11-2011 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluechip (Post 320799)
Seems like my power trim has developed a mind of it's own. I can raise the motor all the way up and as soon as I take my finger off the switch, you can hear the motor running, it starts going back down just until the motor touches the 2 rods coming out then it stops.

Any suggestions on where to start looking for the issue. I am not a boat mechanic but am old enough to purchase beer or steak dinner for someone that may know what the issue is......;)

Sounds like a switch issue or short on the "down" side

Shawn Braquet 09-11-2011 08:38 PM

Does it run after goin all the way down?

Raymond 09-11-2011 08:45 PM

It's the switch, novrasky's will be fine.

Bluechip 09-11-2011 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet (Post 320828)
Does it run after goin all the way down?

Sometimes it does but not all the time. With the engine idling you can hear it running then it stops for a few seconds and back on and off the whole time.

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Originally Posted by Raymond (Post 320837)
It's the switch, novrasky's will be fine.

Which switch, the one on the throttle or the one on the engine. When I use either one I still have issues so it's not tied to just one switch when this happens.....:D

Shawn Braquet 09-11-2011 09:16 PM

The switches on my merc tied together at my motor, id disconnect the throttle one and see if problems still there, then do the same for motor switch

huntin fool 09-11-2011 09:20 PM

I'll supervise. Darrells will work

Bluechip 09-11-2011 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet (Post 320863)
The switches on my merc tied together at my motor, id disconnect the throttle one and see if problems still there, then do the same for motor switch

I will give that a try.

Bluechip 09-11-2011 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by huntin fool (Post 320870)
I'll supervise. Darrells will work

That won't be a problem. ; )

Raymond 09-11-2011 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by huntin fool (Post 320870)
I'll supervise. Darrells will work

Hey boy, find someone else to mooch a meal off of.
Change the tilt/trim switch it gots a short.

Shawn Braquet 09-11-2011 09:25 PM

If that dont do it i can come take a peak at it this week after work one day

huntin fool 09-11-2011 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raymond (Post 320874)
Hey boy, find someone else to mooch a meal off of.
Change the tilt/trim switch it gots a short.

Back back gimme 50 feet

Bluechip 09-11-2011 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet (Post 320875)
If that dont do it i can come take a peak at it this week after work one day

I will let you know what I find.....I'm heading out of town in the morning and won't be back until Thursday or Friday so it will be this weekend before I check into it. Thank you ...:)

Bluechip 09-11-2011 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raymond (Post 320874)
Hey boy, find someone else to mooch a meal off of.
Change the tilt/trim switch it gots a short.

He slipped right in on your action....:cool:

wtretrievers 09-11-2011 09:44 PM

Relays.........One for up & one for down, they are famous for sticking. They can be interchanged, both are the same relay just one for up & one for down, most everybody says switch but 9 times out of 10 its the relay, they are located under the cowling. usually about $10-$15 a piece, had this problem a couple times, bought 2 new ones & replaced, took the used good one that was on the motor & vacuumed sealed it & left it in boat for a back up. Had one stick in the down position while trying to put the boat on the trailer, I couldn't pull it out the water without tearing the skeg of the motor! Won't happen again!

Bluechip 09-11-2011 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wtretrievers (Post 320884)
Relays.........One for up & one for down, they are famous for sticking. They can be interchanged, both are the same relay just one for up & one for down, most everybody says switch but 9 times out of 10 its the relay, they are located under the cowling. usually about $10-$15 a piece, had this problem a couple times, bought 2 new ones & replaced, took the used good one that was on the motor & vacuumed sealed it & left it in boat for a back up. Had one stick in the down position while trying to put the boat on the trailer, I couldn't pull it out the water without tearing the skeg of the motor! Won't happen again!

I will check this also.....this is what it seems like..."a relay sticking"

wtretrievers 09-11-2011 09:54 PM

btw...........when it is above the rods its on tilt, when it's on the rods that's your trim. So I'd say the down Tilt relay is stuck.

Bluechip 09-11-2011 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wtretrievers (Post 320889)
btw...........when it is above the rods its on tilt, when it's on the rods that's your trim. So I'd say the down Tilt relay is stuck.

Gotcha!!!! Thanks.

Aun-T Steph 09-14-2011 05:42 AM

Yep! Relays!!!


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