1998 Mercury 40 hp - Power Trim issue

Shaunisonfire

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Hi All,
I inherited a boat from my dad and am trying to troubleshoot a power trim that only goes up.

I replaced the down relay. I hear it click when I push down on the motors built in power trim switch, but nothing moves. It also does not work from the control box up front.
I assume that the power is ok as its working upwards.. Not sure where to go from here.

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alldodge

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The red wires your holding is battery power to both relays. The Blue and Green wires are what comes from the trim motor. Use a voltmeter to trace the connections. I could be your problem is the other relay. One relay switches and the other stays in place for the return leg
 

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