Force Trim/Tilt...down but not up

[Bigprairie1]

I recently purchased a Force 90 that came with the trim tilt option. The boat/motor has been sitting for about 2 years and now the tilt will only work in the down direction.
When the 'up' button was depressed...there isn't a click, a sound...nothing at all from anywhere...particularly the trim/tilt unit. Prior to 'storage' it was working fine.
Is it likely this is a contact/electrical problem after sitting outside for a couple of years (in the rainy pacific northwest).?
Anyone else see or experience this? Where to start?
Many Thanks!!

 

[SeaForce1962]

Re: Force Trim/Tilt...down but not up

Have you switched the relays? Just put the up into the down relay, if it goes up then it's a bad relay

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Force Trim/Tilt...down but not up

Just replace both relays. Sometimes the hot contact on one will burn and sometimes the ground on the other will burn. When you reverse them it still may not work. It is easier to replace both at the same time. They are standard relays. They can be found in junkyards in Buicks and Fords, but they don't have the mounting ears on them. Otherwise go pay about 17-29 bucks at an electrical supply store.

 

[lmannyr]

Re: Force Trim/Tilt...down but not up

Even better, check the switch. Try a el cheapo switch to test. If it works then buy the switch you want. Or, if your good "electrically wise," close the circuit with the wires on the switch.

Good Luck.

 

[Bigprairie1]

Re: Force Trim/Tilt...down but not up

..you know I have to get on this. I bought this parts motor w/ tilt etc a couple of weeks ago and I haven't even picked it up yet. Now, I'm going on holidays on the weekend and I doubt I'll be able to get it before then.
Hopefully the guy selling (sold) will cut me slack on storing this thing for another week or two.
At that point, this whole tilt thing should be fun to look into. Again, this thing has sat for a year and the tilt was working fine prior to that. Now, it goes down...and nothing upwards....not a click...nada, nothing.
However the advice and feedback should result in making quick work of this problem.