trim UP switch fails, 94 Alpha 1

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Steve Mahler

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Suddenly my up trim switch does not work, down and trailer switches still work. Can I assume it is the little switch in the handle? does the handle assbly easily come apart?

right now I can use the trailer button to lift just fine - but dont want to leave it broken, what if I lose down :O
 
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boatguya1

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Re: trim UP switch fails, 94 Alpha 1

It could be the trim limit switch or wires to it. It's located on the gimbal ring where the drive pivots up and down.

James
 
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Polar_Bus

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Re: trim UP switch fails, 94 Alpha 1

boatguya1 said:
It could be the trim limit switch or wires to it. It's located on the gimbal ring where the drive pivots up and down.

James
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Yup, I agree, this was exactly the cause of my outdvive being unable to trim up. My starbord trim switch had a sheared wire.
 
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humbled1

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Re: trim UP switch fails, 94 Alpha 1

Just went through the samething. port side trim sender and wires were bad.
 
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rgf1046

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Re: trim UP switch fails, 94 Alpha 1

I just went through the exact same thing, port limit swtich wires has corroded off.
 
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92excel

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Re: trim UP switch fails, 94 Alpha 1

Does that cause a red light to come on on your trim indicator panel?
I am having a similar issue that the drive will go up and down but once it goes up to a point the red light comes on and wont go up any farther. and it is definetly not all the way up.. not even half way up..

thanks
 
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Steve Mahler

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Re: trim UP switch fails, 94 Alpha 1

huge bummer. this is a boat that stays in the water all season, and I assume the proper repair involves pulling the drive.

question - anyone know the wiring to direct me to eliminate the position sensor so the switch will work again?
 
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Re: trim UP switch fails, 94 Alpha 1

Your problem could be in the solenoid controlling the up function, or in the trim switch itself. You really need to trouble shoot the system before attempting a repair or work around. You'll need a factory service manual, they outline the test procedures. There's a down loadable one in the adults only section. Good luck.
 
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