on to the next problem....trim up does not work

[gardenstatesurfer]

hi guys, <br /><br />again, thanks for all the past help.<br /><br />my trim up does not work, while my trim down does. i have a '90 V6 4.3L merc.<br /><br />any suggestions? i searched some old threads, perhaps the down solenoid? i am not getting a click at the solenoid when i push the up trim button, but like i said, down trim works fine.<br /><br />thanks in advance for any helpful advice......<br /><br />dave

 

[jwaymer]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

Does the trailering button work (if you have one)?<br /><br />If so, it's probably just the switch (about $30.00 replacement part).

 

[waterone1@aol.com]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

I could be the limit switch on the side of the drive or the "up" switch. You need to do some troubleshooting with a volt meter. If you have a trailer button that works, you can rule out the solenoid.

 

[gardenstatesurfer]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

i dont have a trailer button. i have a tilt and a trim. tilt works fine, as does trim down. i will try to do some troubleshooting as you recommend.

 

[Don S]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

Here is a link to the troubleshooting section of the Merc service manual. It has info on check the trim system to find the problem.<br /><br /> http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6C1R3.PDF <br /><br />And here is a link to the complete Alpha I sterndrive manual for future reference. <br /><br /> http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6covr3.pdf <br /><br />Just run your cursor over the pages and when the cursor changes to the pointing finger you have found a link.<br />It works on the index and main cover page.

 

[gardenstatesurfer]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

thanks don!

 

[asylthe]

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My trim up button does not work as well. The trim down button and the trailer button are both working. Would it be safe to say that my switch is broken? I looked at the troubleshooting portion of the Merc service manual but it didn't seem to reference this exact problem. I am sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but I purchased my first used boat 2 days ago. I do not know much about boating yet.

 

[tommays]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

andrew <br /><br />you will get the best result starting a new post with your year model ect<br /><br />your boat may have a different system if its newer or older or a different brand<br /><br />tommays

 

[paulrfrancisco]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

The tilt button is likely the trailer button, and the trim button is likely the running trim..<br /><br />If the Trim button works down but not up, but the tilt works up, it is most likely the sending units on the drive... The one on the port side (left), is for the trim/tilt control, and if you have a trim gauge, then that sending unit is on the starbord side.

 

[asylthe]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

I am sorry about that tommays. My boat is a 1988 18' Sea Ray Seville. The boat is powered by a Merc 4.3L V6 I/O motor. My throttle lever (excuse me if I'm not using the correct term) has three trim/tilt related buttons. The bow up and bow down features are on the same switch. You press the switch up for bow up and down for bow down. I would assume that bow up and bow down are the same as trim up and trim down. There is also a push button labled trailer. Yesterday I was using the trailer button in place of the bow up switch.

 

[tommays]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

you need to use the (post new topic) on the bottom<br /><br />but the links posted above are the best info you will get your hands on<br /><br />you have to read through it and you will start to understand were to check things to find the problem<br /><br /> http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6C1R3.PDF <br /><br /> http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6covr3.pdf <br /><br />tommays

 

[LBJ]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

Andrew,<br /><br />tommays was trying to tell you to start a new topic with your problem. Each problem should have its own thread of posts.<br /><br />By putting your post here you have hijacked gardenstatesurfers topic.<br /><br />Your problem can have it's own title which might make it easier to find for future problem owners.<br /><br />It just works better that way.<br /><br />Don't feel bad it is a common occurrence on all forums.

 

[SeaRyan]

Re: on to the next problem....trim up does not work

gardenstatesurfer the best way to test if it a remote control issue is to disconnect what should be a 4 pin connection between the trim motor and your remote. On the remote side you should take an OHM meter and test for a short circuit. thats basicly finding which of the four wires is a ground and then test the other three wires with that ground. Your OHM meter should zero out on each one "0.00" if it stays in overload "0.l" on any of them then it's a bad switch. If they are all fine then you need to test the other end connected to the trim with a circuit tester. basically test each of the 3 wire ( the fourth being the negative )for power.