Shift Lever Question

[tablerockboater]

2008 Suntracker Party Barge . . . . Up Trim does not work when remote shift lever is in forward. It seems like something is probably getting disconnected with shift lever in that position. Any thoughts . . . is this a DIY thing?

 

[Chris1956]

I am not sure what motor you have, however, most will trim in forward. It sounds like a bare wire or some other mechanical issue in the shift handle or controller body. Maybe a wire shorts or the ground breaks when in forward, but connects in neutral?

 

[matt167]

I am not sure what motor you have, however, most will trim in forward. It sounds like a bare wire or some other mechanical issue in the shift handle or controller body. Maybe a wire shorts or the ground breaks when in forward, but connects in neutral?

I agree. Those wires going to the switches are fragile on every brand remote. And they need to move to work

 

[tablerockboater]

2008 50HP Merc. Suntracker Party Barge 18.

What I'm asking is whether this is a DIY thing. Can I get into that shift level and see what's disconnecting, or is that something best done by my boat mechanic?

 

[flashback]

Your asking folks here to assess your abilities. We don't know you.

 

[nola mike]

2008 50HP Merc. Suntracker Party Barge 18.

What I'm asking is whether this is a DIY thing. Can I get into that shift level and see what's disconnecting, or is that something best done by my boat mechanic?

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