trim motor problem

[jobob]

1987 mercury 45 hp (classic fifty) trim doesn't work, just clicks. anybody have an idea whats wrong or how to fix?

 

[fisherman81654]

Re: trim motor problem

Sounds like the trim motor is locked up,maybe from water leakage or just age unless the battery is low.
I had the same problem once,used a small hammer to jar the trim motor while at the same time working the trim switch.I later replaced the motor.

 

[RRitt]

Re: trim motor problem

hot wire the motor straight to a battery. if it doesn't spin then motor is bad. if it does spin then it is in the switch or relays.

 

[merc850]

Re: trim motor problem

Do the hot wire test then if no go take it apart (nothing to lose there) and check for wornout/sticking brushes and dirty armature. The brushes are still available and easy to replace.