Trim indicator.....

[bigdaddyb]

The trim indicator on my boat has started working intermitantly, and last night didn't work much at all. <br /><br />At first, it worked fine, but later started to read all the way up, unless I was steering to the right. When steering right, it would work correctly. Now it hardly works at all.<br /><br />Any suggestions on troubleshooting/fixing this?<br /><br />The boat is a 2000 Four Winns Horizon 210 with a Volvo-Penta 5.0L I/O, single prop.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help that you folks can provide.<br /><br />brianb

 

[Don S]

Re: Trim indicator.....

 

[achris]

Re: Trim indicator.....

Also look for pinched/broken/corroded wires.

 

[bigdaddyb]

Re: Trim indicator.....

You guys rock!<br /><br />It's a broken wire, but it's the 'little white signal wire', and it's broken about 1/8" from the sender unit. GRUMBLE, GRUMBLE, GRUMBLE....<br /><br />Looks like I'll have to replace the sender. More gratuitus grumbling added....<br /><br />Thanks for the prompt, accurate responses!<br /><br />brianb<br />ke5bsa

 

[Fordmannn]

Re: Trim indicator.....

I believe i will be replacing mine also. Can you reach in to replace with the outdrive on or will i be waiting until the end of the season when i pull the outdrive to lube ujoints and gimbal? -- '99 SX

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: Trim indicator.....

you can replace it with the drive on mikey. normally it comes out in pieces. i have a sharp long screwdriver i cut the head of the grommet with then push it through, far easier then trying to get it to come out sometimes. when reinstalling i use dishwashing liquid on the grommet.<br />you will likely need a second set of hands inside the boat.