Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

[fishingman220]

I have a 96 Bravo one on a proline. sometimes the trim wont come up when i press the button on the shifter, and the same with the trailer button. it just clicks, but if you press it a couple times it will work. i would really like to fix this so i dont get stuck at the dock with the out drive stuck down. thanks for any help.

 

[dlplost]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

1.) bad trim switch.
2.) bad trim relay.
3.) worn brushes in the trim pump.

 

[fishingman220]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

Is the switch that your talking about the one in the shifter??? Cause everytime i hit that it either works or clicks somewhere in the back so the switch is always sending current to the back.

 

[danond]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

The clicking in the back could be your relay. How familiar are you with diagnosing electrical problems, using ohmmeters, etc?

 

[fishingman220]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

I am not the best in the world, but my father in-law is an , i am sure he can do that, what does he need to look for??????

 

[fishingman220]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

he is an electrician

 

[fishingman220]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

Also, can a trim motor be rebuilt????

 

[Don S]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

The system is very easy to troubleshoot with the manual. And here is a link to the manual. About 12 MB in size
http://www-alt.mercurymarine.com/mnetdata/SERVICE/CRUISER/Servmanl/11/11covr5x.pdf

Section 1C (Troubleshooting) makes it very easy to troubleshoot. Section 5 has more detail on pump repair.

 

[fishingman220]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

Thank you very much. i will look over that.

 

[ricksl1]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

sounds all to familiar ....first check contacts on the selinoid switch , make sure they are corrosion free and clean may as well clean um all including GROUND ...if u still get same results disconnect selinoid and jump 12 volt right to motor leads (black is ground), if motor spins then u need a relay (selinoid switch) ,if motor makes no effort to spin ,then its time to get motor checked...your local PASCO or battery/motor shop can do a lot cheaper than buying "new"
ps . check ALL grounds for cleanliness ,also w/2 people and a simple 12v tester ,make sure you even have power going to the pump constantly
my 2 cents

 

[fishingman220]

Re: Trim problems, PLEASE HELP!!!!

thanks alot, that helps me out alot.