1994 Volvo Penta 230 tilt problem

lilgambler123

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I have a 1994 Volvo Penta 230 with the volvo outdrive it is in a 1994 glastron. My trim will go all the way down and back up just a little like i guess it is suppose to. When i press the tilt button the only thing happens is the relay click"s i changed the relay and still just clicking. their is two relays at the trim pump that works the trim.Their is one under the dash that clicks when i press the tilt button. What the hell....................................Any suggestions what can i look for or try to fix this problem. thanks...
 

Don S

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Re: 1994 Volvo Penta 230 tilt problem

You may have to hit the tilt (aka over-ride button) and the trim up button to get the drive to tilt all the way up.
 

lilgambler123

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Re: 1994 Volvo Penta 230 tilt problem

ok just tried to push the trim up and tilt up and just clicking from the relay under the dash when i push the tilt button. thanks alot though man
 

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Re: 1994 Volvo Penta 230 tilt problem

I just finished working my Volvo Penta relays then got them working took to lake found a trim cylinder was leaking ,fixed that and now I am good to go, Chances are the dash relays were good, I had bad ones in back by the motor, What Kind of relays did U get? Because I tried relays from napa like this boat forum said and I found out they created another problem with A 55 amp fuse blowing that also may be your problem now, I Learned not to nickle and Dime the Volvo Penta. pay for the original part or be sure you are getting generic same as.
 

lilgambler123

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Re: 1994 Volvo Penta 230 tilt problem

My relays seem to be good in the back because if i take one of them out the trim does not work. i also swaped the relays around and still just clicking from the relay under the dash.
 

lilgambler123

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Re: 1994 Volvo Penta 230 tilt problem

Thanks Don S. You were right, I had to hold the trim up and the tilt up for the motor to lift.
 
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