1989 85hp Force, no power to switch or trim

[jp35906]

Motor cranked fine, trim worked. Fished, started to move, nothing. Key would not activate starter, no sound, no click like solenold was bad. Checked battery connections OK, bilge, live well pump, depth finder all worked off same battery. First thought switch, but power trim does not go thur switch. Charged battery OK. Noticed circuit breaker between relays and starter, could this be the problem? or relays? Also, made sure I was in neutral.
HELP
Thanks

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 1989 85hp Force, no power to switch or trim

I find it odd that both breakers would go out especially since the trim breaker only passes current when you activate the switch.

However: Try resetting the circuit breakers by pushing the small buttun on the side.

If you ger stuck again, be aware that you can bypass the breaker and start the engine by jumping from the battery connection on the solenoid to the yellow wire on it with the switch on. The ignition is self energising and the engine will start and run if you can crank it. It is also relatively easy to rope start it with the switch on.

 

[jp35906]

Re: 1989 85hp Force, no power to switch or trim

Ok, WAS ABLE TO CRANK MOTOR BY JUMPING SOLENOID. Checked connections with volt meter. I have power to both relays and solenoid, but nothing at breaker. Still nothing when I turn key or at trim switch. What is this telling me, bad breaker, bad ignition switch, bad trim switch?
Thanks for help.
Did reset breaker, still no reading.