Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

jones56

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Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"... Where do I start..?
 

jones56

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Re: Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

Re: Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

its a 89 sea ray 4.3 merc alpha
 

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Re: Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

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trim limit switch, port side of gimbal ring
 

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Re: Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

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Here is a troubleshooting chart.
 

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jones56

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Re: Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

Re: Outdrive WONT trim up with "trim up" switch but will with "trailer switch"

Thanks I will work on it tomorrow... I think I know what the problem is now. I noticed a red wire with an inline fuse but fuse was missing. Im pretty sure that is where I find the problem..
 
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