Repair or replace trim pump solenoid?

[KD4UPL]

This weekend my '97 Alpha 1 decided it didn't want to trim up. Down works fine. When I hit the up button I can hear the solenoid click but the motor doesn't run. If you repeatedly press and release the up button eventually it will run. If I bypass the solenoid and send power straight to the "up" wire on the pump it will run.
Are the solenoid contacts rebuild able? Can they be cleaned? Do I need to replace just the one or do they come as a set?

Thanks,

 

[picklenjim]

Re: Repair or replace trim pump solenoid?

You can buy them singlely. Just replace it. Their under $20. Nappa even sells them for Mercs.

 

[KD4UPL]

Re: Repair or replace trim pump solenoid?

That's good news. You wouldn't happen to know the part number would you? The NAPA guys around here don't know they can get marine parts until you give them a part number.

 

[stonyloam]

Re: Repair or replace trim pump solenoid?

89-96158T Merc number 10 here: http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...942&bnbr=180&bdesc=HYDRAULIC+PUMP+AND+BRACKET