outdrive does not move

[richardj04]

i need help im new to boat repair i have a 77 glaxy bowrider mercruiser 120 the outdrive will not go up or down the switch works it has three buttons the bottom button turns on pump and the top two when pushed at the same time clicks the solenoid but no movemant from the outdrive what do i need to check?

 

[TowRoper]

Re: outdrive does not move

hi i know squat about electric but was wondering why you push 2 buttons at the same time? isnt one for up and one for down?

 

[dubs283]

Re: outdrive does not move

try pressing the buttons multiple times to get the "click"

that click is the solenoid engaging but its not completing the circuit on the secondary side to engage the motor

sometimes they get sticky and you have to "rattle" them with the clicks

check for corrosion on the connections at the pump assembly

 

[Don S]

Re: outdrive does not move

Go up to one of the stickies at the top of the forum and download service manual #2. Complete details on how to troubleshoot the problem.

Or, hope for the best with clicking till it works.

 

[richardj04]

Re: outdrive does not move

idk why i have to push them at the same time but when i was looking at the switch thats how they were wired the top button doesnt get power until the one below it is pushed thanks for the infor ill check out the manual see what i can find

 

[Fishermark]

Re: outdrive does not move

Yeah, the older ones are designed that way. The middle button when pushed by itself activates the trim - and takes advantage of the trim limit switch. In order to go all the way up, you simply press both buttons at once.

 

[richardj04]

Re: outdrive does not move

i tried the keep clicking method and it worked it now goes up but it will not stay up does that mean its low on fluid or what?

 

[Don S]

Re: outdrive does not move

i tried the keep clicking method and it worked it now goes up but it will not stay up does that mean its low on fluid or what?

It might go up now, but what about when you are trying to get the boat out of the water and the clicking fails to work ?????????????????

Why it doesn't stay up could be low fluid, CHECK IT !
That problem is also addressed in the troubleshooting section of the manual.

 

[rockyman]

Re: outdrive does not move

like dons said go to the manual ,but also check for lose and or leaking fittings on the pump and trim cylinders if it is low on fluid.