Trim problem - Mercruiser 4.3 XL Alpha I

[brandhr]

Trim works fine every time going up. Going down, sometimes push the button and nothing--no click, no whine, no nothing. With the engine off, I rock the handle back and forth from fwd to reverse and back a few times. Return to Neutral and trim works both up and down.

1. Assume because rocking handle works, problem is in switch/handle and not at the trim motor/solenoid (?)

2. If rocking fails to work, is there a way to manually raise/lower trim to get home and then out of water?

Housing for shift handle says Quiksilver. Any advice appreciated.

 

[picklenjim]

Re: Trim problem - Mercruiser 4.3 XL Alpha I

If you can get to the trim pump easily you can always jump a screw driver across the 2 terminals on the solenoid.1 terminal has a wire going into the motor and the other will have a hot wire on it,probably red.You have 2 solinoids,1 for up and 1 for down.Sounds like it's in your switch.Solenoids are probably fine.

 

[brandhr]

Re: Trim problem - Mercruiser 4.3 XL Alpha I

1. Any advice on how to check the switch--does it require disassemblying the shifter or should I be able to get to the wires behind the panel?

2. Can the trim motor be disconnected to manually lower/raise lower unit? Procedure or manual to refer to?

Thanks.