1993 Mariah Talari Z Volvo DP Trim issue

[jwsage]

Alright guys, I really wanted to be useful in my first post and answer a question, but no no, not for me. I must ask.

I have used the search function extensively and looked for what might be a logical answer before asking. I was able to find however that it is irritating to not post make model etc...
So without any further holdup -

Mariah Talari Z - Make
5.7 Motor
280 DP outdrive to the best of my knowledge

My issue:

My trim/tilt system went on the fritz after an electrical issue the other day on the season's first run. I shorted a terminal off my battery, i guess I tightened too much or my weak started pulled to much current, all I know is that now when I try to tilt/trim it clicks like it is trying to engage however, no movement. I have removed the pump and have direct connected to a battery to tilt/trim up/down successfully. I get solenoid clicks, where the heck should I look I hope I provided enough info. I can't find any other fuse other than the one by the distributor which is a 40A and not the 55A my book said. I have a wiring diagram but it doesn't tell me where the actual location of the components are.
Thanks
Josh

 

[spktho]

Re: 1993 Mariah Talari Z Volvo DP Trim issue

There are relays behind the instrument clusters that you may want to check, there is also a control unit behind the instruments(at least on mine there are). If you have the drive manual, it has wiring schemetics for the tilt/trim. If you don't have the manual, search Don S and look for his posts, he puts a link to pdf downloads for manuals in some of his posts.

 

[jwsage]

Re: 1993 Mariah Talari Z Volvo DP Trim issue

ok well i am at another stopping point... I have checked it out used the manual and all, but still nothing just clicks when trying to engage. I am wondering what could be the source of the problem, I tried to tinker with it some more the other day and the darn thing worked for a bit, only to quit again. Again, I could hook it direct and it would work like a champ. Any thoughts?
Josh

 

[spktho]

Re: 1993 Mariah Talari Z Volvo DP Trim issue

Where does the click come from? Is it from the trim motor or from under the instrument panel?

Hopefully someone more experienced than I will have the answer.