Engine not trimming up or down.

[praesto]

I may have used incorrect wording in the title but I can explain it here.

1996 Wellcraft Excel Outboard

The trim button on the throttle and the engine are both unresponsive in moving the actual engine.

The fuses all read good. The gauges read good, The engine starts fine.

Just not sure where to start when it comes to diagnosing this problem. I have not tested the line for power yet but plan to do so. However the buttons being in two separate locations are most likely not on the same line.

Any advice or things I should try will be greatly appreciated and done.


Thanks Iboat members !

 

[Bondo]

Re: Engine not trimming up or down.

I may have used incorrect wording in the title but I can explain it here.

1996 Wellcraft Excel Outboard

The trim button on the throttle and the engine are both unresponsive in moving the actual engine.

The fuses all read good. The gauges read good, The engine starts fine.

Just not sure where to start when it comes to diagnosing this problem. I have not tested the line for power yet but plan to do so. However the buttons being in two separate locations are most likely not on the same line.

Any advice or things I should try will be greatly appreciated and done.


Thanks Iboat members !

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,.... What outboard,..?? they ain't all the same...

 

[praesto]

Re: Engine not trimming up or down.

It is the Johnson 112 engine

It is the same engine that is pictured here.
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=john...0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0,i:94&tx=54&ty=92

 

[praesto]

Re: Engine not trimming up or down.

Any help ?

 

[schematic]

Re: Engine not trimming up or down.

Follow the wiring harness from the TNT motor up into the engine compartment. It should lead you to a plug in connector. Disconnect connector and using a test light, see if you have power across the two leads of the connector on the boat side of the plug when trying to tilt. If you have power, look to the TNT motor. If no power, look to the relays, related wiring and connections.

 

[boobie]

Re: Engine not trimming up or down.

Give the t/t mtr a few raps with a small hammer and try it. May have a stuck brush.

 

[w2much]

Re: Engine not trimming up or down.

Also tap the relays they too may stick. Also clean their contacts.

 

[praesto]

Re: Engine not trimming up or down.

Thanks all,

I am going to tackle this today or tomorrow depending upon weather. I will get back to you all with my findings.

Again Thank you greatly for the help it is appreciated.
Eric

 

[jimmyphan]

Re: Engine not trimming up or down.

it's either a power problem or a relay problem. check for continuity.