Quicksilver 3000 series throttle and trim switch

[Buddieaspen]

I have a Quicksilver 3000 series throttle that has an up and down trim switch (I don't know what model this is except it does not have a trailer switch). There are three wires coming from the switch (purple, green, and red which I assume is power).

I'm pulling my hair out trying to determine the cause of no switch power to the solenoid. I initially replaced the up solenoid on everyone's advice and I still had problems with the trim switch. It worked most of the time and then just ceased working altogether (no clicks, no and down).

I discovered a broken purple wire in the throttle which I fixed and the up solenoid worked again - for awhile. Again, the switch worked - until I got ready to go fishing and then nothing worked. I tested the red wire for power and got none (again, I'm assuming this is hot). I tested further up under the cockpit and got no power on the red wire ( I have no clue where it goes).

To solve the issue simply I ran a test wire from the battery compartment and tied it into the red wire coming from the switch. I tested the wire running into the switch and got power - but no response from the switch.

So..., am I correct in assuming that the red wire is power for the switch and the purple is up and green down? If so, is this a bad switch?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Ed

 

[QC]

Re: Quicksilver 3000 series throttle and trim switch

Well, the fact that it doesn't have the "trailer" button tells me it is not the 3000 Classic although I can't remember what they call the other 3000 . . . Commander? Anyway, I believe the "trailer" function is via a second detente on the up trim switch. See if you can feel two distinct spots when using up switch from up to harder up . . .

PM me with your email address and I'll send you a typical wiring diagram for a Mercruiser trim system. If I resize it for here you won't be able to read it very well.

 

[Buddieaspen]

Re: Quicksilver 3000 series throttle and trim switch

Thanks for the reply and offer.

After much electrical testing I discovered the following.

1. The power lead to the switch was dead. Traced it as far as I could under the dash and gave up. I ran a new lead directly from the positive bus in the engine compartment.

2. Discovered that whoever had the boat before me had used an automotive quick disconnect on the solenoid control wires - which was corroded beyond fixing. Cut it out of the system; butt connected them at that point.

3. Put in a new switch and harness and used the appropriate quick disconnects.

It now works fine.

Just Karma. Three different problems converged at this one point in time.

Thanks for the reply.

Ed

 

[QC]

Re: Quicksilver 3000 series throttle and trim switch

Just Karma. Three different problems converged at this one point in time.

I have to disagree with you here. Typical boat stuff is all. Karma would be her sinking for no apparent reason after cussing her for having three unrelated and simultaneous failures in the same system . . .

BTW, welcome aboard!