Trim gauge not working properly

[mpepin1002]

I have a 2000 Maxum SC2300 with 5.0 liter Merc and<br />Alpha I drive. All of a sudden this weekend the<br />trim gauge is not working properly. The drive will<br />move up and into the trailer position and all the<br />way down as it should but the gauge will reflect<br />the correct position. (full down only shows half<br />way on the gauge.) Fluid is full and clean no sign<br />of any leaking. Any suggestion what to look for?<br />Thanks,<br />Mark

 

[Trent]

Re: Trim gauge not working properly

On the starboard side of the drive where it pivots on the gimble housing is a plastic cover with two screws. Remove this cover and clean these contacts inside the cover. This is the trim sending unit for the gage. On the port side for your information is the trim limit sendor.<br /><br />After you clean it re-install the cover. With the screws a little loose lower the drive all the way down. With the key on turn the plastic cover and watch the gage. Adjust the cover to the full down on the gage.

 

[mpepin1002]

Re: Trim gauge not working properly

Thanks Trent,<br />I am guessing that this needs to be done out of<br />the water? If so, I will have to wait until it's<br />hauled out. I'll clean both sensor to be safe!<br />Mark