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Working on the rocker switch located in the throttle control arm on the Mercruiser control box by the drivers seat at the front of the boat...I did an Ohms test on the switch and there is some resistance there so I am going to replace the switch...Thanks
Looking for a reliable source to buy a power tilt/trim switch for my outboard motor...Checked with Sierra but they do not make one...Not sure about the reliability of some of the unnamed Chinese parts out there...Thanks
Very good point... I checked and cleaned all the wire connections at the solenoid...and checked the harness connector at the engine...but will look closer at the wiring and grounds...I have not looked at the wiring leading to the control switch yet..Thanks for your suggestions!
The motor does run...This is an intermittent problem... I have not checked the fluid level...and I do have a replacement solenoid/relay that I just received in the mail...Going up to where the boat is at this weekend, so will check those things...Thanks for your suggestions!
I have an intermittent problem with the power tilt not working...usually to raise the engine back up from the lowered position... I can hear the solenoid click but the motor does not bring the engine back up..I have checked all the connections at the solenoid..and the wire harness plug at the...
