Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

[scott hamilton]

I have a Panther bracket model 40 which has a relay and 2 button switch (three wire system) used to operate the tilt. I have a OMC remote control with three wire set up for tilt control. Nothing is connected to the remote tilt switch. (see pics) You can see the little Panther relay box fastened next to the main motor solenoid box on the splashwell.

The Panther is working great but I want to also wire the remote control tilt switch so I can control from front and back. How would I do this safely??? Any ideas? Thanks

 

[scott hamilton]

Re: Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

I am also interested in wiring a trailering switch for the main motor 1979 Evinrude 140. This one only has the switch on the remote (top remote int he picture). Any ideas on that too? I know I dont want to do anything stupid and burn the whole system up.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

You parallel the two switches.

 

[scott hamilton]

Re: Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

I don't really know what that means. Do I need a second relay? Any chance you could describe how to wire this.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

No - you do not need another relay. You simply wire the second switch in parallel with the first switch.
Here is an example of parallel switch wiriing.

 

[scott hamilton]

Re: Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

That helps. Thanks. Actually the guy from Panther says I cannot wire in a second switch which doesnt really make sense. The switch is just making up a circuit. I may or may not try it. Hers what he said:

"I cannot say for sure that what you are trying to do is going to work.

- Basically, you want to splice in a second control to operate your tilt trim from two locations, If I understand your email correctly.

If so I would strongly advise against this as it could potentially destroy your wiring and relays. The unit is not designed to add any other control to the system, it is designed to be used with one controller and one relay. I have seen units come back to our facility that had faulty wiring from doing this and it is not covered under warranty so the replacement parts can be fairly expensive."

 

[Bondo]

Re: Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

That helps. Thanks. Actually the guy from Panther says I cannot wire in a second switch which doesnt really make sense. The switch is just making up a circuit. I may or may not try it. Hers what he said:

"I cannot say for sure that what you are trying to do is going to work.

- Basically, you want to splice in a second control to operate your tilt trim from two locations, If I understand your email correctly.

If so I would strongly advise against this as it could potentially destroy your wiring and relays. The unit is not designed to add any other control to the system, it is designed to be used with one controller and one relay. I have seen units come back to our facility that had faulty wiring from doing this and it is not covered under warranty so the replacement parts can be fairly expensive."

Ayuh,... The factory rep is just doin' a CYOA,...

If you wire in a 2nd switch to exactly parallel the wiring of the existing switch, you'll be happy, 'n it'll work just fine...

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

The only issue with doing this is if you and a buddy or a resident "knob twiddler" happen to push the UP button on one switch while the other pushes the DOWN button on the other. In order for that to happen one would almost have to be "trying" to screw things up. But one must give the factory rep some credit. He is warning you that "incorrect" wiring can indeed screw things up. The fact that you had to ask what parallel wiring was is a pretty good indicator that you should have someone who is not electrically challenged do this for you. Many bass boats were wired with a panel at the bow that had among other things, a switch that enabled operation of the tilt system from the bow. Many motors today have a tilt switch on the motor, another on the controls at the helm and a third at the bow panel. There really is no limit to the number of switches you can add.

 

[scott hamilton]

Re: Wiring 2nd switch for tilt

Got it. Thanks for your help.