1998 mercury tilt/trim

southarm

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Ok so my 1998 merc.115 ELPTO 2 stroke has an issue with tilt trim. Switch on engine is sporatic switch on binacle sporatic. How do i diagnose what the problem is? Are there solenoids or relays that need to be replaced if so where are they? The hydraulics seem to be fine if the motor would go. I'm sure others have had the same issue with the there's. Any help would be appreciated.
 

Chris1956

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A wiring diagram from the maxrules web site should help you locate the relays. I would expect you will have relays, but confirm. Trace blue/white wire to relays, as well.
 

roscoe

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Yes, you have 2 standard automotive relays, one for up, one for down.

Could be a loose wire anywhere, a bad relay, a bad switch.
 
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