Newbie Question: Power Trim Merc 850 Help!

[SeaKaye12]

I'm attempting to put an old boat into service. It is set up with the standard MerControl and a seperate 3 button pod for power trim. (1977 Merc 850)<br /><br />When I push the "IN" button, the motor drops down (it was stored in the up position)<br /><br />When I push either the UP/OUT button or the UP button by themselves...nothing happens.<br /><br />When I push the UP and UP/OUT buttons simultaneously...I get a click from the hydraulic pump assembly...but no up action at all.<br /><br />I don't know which position the manual over-ride switch is in; but it does not turn easily by hand in either direction. I have not applied a pliers to it yet.<br /><br />I'll eagerly await your response...I've never had a power trim set-up before; so I don't know where to go from here.<br /><br />Thanks, Chuck

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: Newbie Question: Power Trim Merc 850 Help!

bumpin' her on up to the top

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: Newbie Question: Power Trim Merc 850 Help!

I'm surprised that no one responded to this...I thought it would be a no-brainer for lots of people on here.....<br /><br />It would appear to me that it's something simple...I know from the normal "DOWN" motion that the electric motor is OK and that the hydraulics are OK...<br /><br />So; why won't the bloddy thing go up?<br /><br />Thanks for reading...Chuck

 

[swag]

Re: Newbie Question: Power Trim Merc 850 Help!

im having the same problem i too look forward to an answer

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Newbie Question: Power Trim Merc 850 Help!

Have you checked your relays according to you manual?

 

[timmathis]

Re: Newbie Question: Power Trim Merc 850 Help!

Quick temp Fix.Take A screwdriver and tap on sol.With handle. This may free any sticking points. And get you going . It worked for me dont hit it to hard and break anything! Mine has been working 2 years after I done it.

 

[timmathis]

Re: Newbie Question: Power Trim Merc 850 Help!

Also turn manual over-ride to left to run. To right to open. I had to use pliers to turn mine.<br />Good luck, Tim

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: Newbie Question: Power Trim Merc 850 Help!

Well; some progress today. I found a dis-connected wire. Fixed that and cleaned some other connections.<br /><br />Now; the Up/OUT button works...the motor goes up.<br /><br />The Down button still works fine.<br /><br />Now, only the top (UP) button still does not work.<br /><br />At least I can raise and lower the motor. I'll eventually get the answer as to why the UP button won't work. <br /><br />Thanks all you guys, Chuck