Need help/Trim Problems

[Maloverde]

1985 Champion w/Mercury 175.<br /><br />I went out this weekend and the trim up and down appeared fine. I brought the boat home and now the trim isn't working. The batteries are charged so I am not sure what the problem could be. I can't see any loose or disconnected wires. It just makes a click sound, no movement at all. Anyone have any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.

 

[Maloverde]

Re: Need help/Trim Problems

Anyone?

 

[flips]

Re: Need help/Trim Problems

Try power straight to pump motor if no response<br />motor is at fault.some times you can clean and replace brushes not sure on your model but the blokes here are great and help wont be far away<br />cheers Brett

 

[Maloverde]

Re: Need help/Trim Problems

Thanks for the response. How would I apply power straight to the pump motor?

 

[Laddies]

Re: Need help/Trim Problems

Use a heavy wire or pliers handles and arc around the solinoid (large post to large post) If the system clicks both up and down it sounds like the pump motor

 

[MercFan]

Re: Need help/Trim Problems

Could just be the brushes in the motor. Any auto electrician should be able to trouble shoot it in 5 minutes.

 

[Maloverde]

Re: Need help/Trim Problems

Thanks for all the help. I am dropping the Champion off at the dealer and just bought a 2006 Skeeter SL190. Shouldn't have to worry about things like this for a while.