2000 115 hp Evinrude tilt/trim

[Leroy S]

I just bought a 2000 115 hp evinrude. The engine works great but the second time I put my boat in the water, the Tilt/trim would only lower the engine, and it would not let me raise it. My friend (A marine electrician) tested all the wiring. We even reversed the polarity to see if the hydraulic motor has a burnt coil. It worked in both up and down when we tested it. We checked all the fuses and relays (bench tested the relays) they all seem to work. The entire test we did seem to pass except the raise is not working. Could someone tell me what is wrong? Also when you push the raise button on both the engine and the throttle leaver you have the voltage but you don?t even get a sound from the relays or anything. Please help. Leroy

 

[Marc III]

Re: 2000 115 hp Evinrude tilt/trim

Your friend must have missed something, likely a bad connection or ground. The relays will click when energized. It is faint, but would be heard with your head close. Try reversing the relays and see what happens.

 

[scottc0823]

Re: 2000 115 hp Evinrude tilt/trim

Sorry to piggyback on your post but I have almost the exact same problem with one exception. I do hear the clicking of the relay activating when trying to trim 'up'. It will not work and I replaced the relay thinking that might help. It didnt. Now i'm faced with wireing issues or as you mention a coil, but I am far from experienced and do not know how to test the wiring or how to troubleshoot from here on. (My engine is a 1993 150hp Evi)

 

[PondTunes]

Re: 2000 115 hp Evinrude tilt/trim

Start with your trim switch(es).

They will probably have 3 terminals, the center being 12 volts all the time and the other two should read 12 volts when you press the switch in their direction.

Grab a test light or a meter and connect one end or the black lead to a good ground, touch the center terminal of the trim switch, it should light or read 12 volts. connect to the down terminal (probably the bottom one on the switch) and press the switch down, the test light should light up or a meter should read 12 volts.

Connect the lead to the up terminal and repeat, if you get no light or no 12 volts then the switch is faulty.

Try this at BOTH switches you should also be able to check for voltage in this manner at the actual trim motor when the switch is pressed.

Watch your fingers!