Quicksilver Trim Control Problem

[Dean58]

I have a 88 Slickcraft with a quicksilver control with the switch in the top of the handle. I can lower the unit from the switch but not raise it, this can only be done from the trailer trim switch. Occassionally I will lose power to both switches and will need to take a jumper wire from a power source at he fuse panel and touch the center terminal in the handle switch to regain power. The up does not ever work in the handle. A little wisdom would help me regain my sanity.

 

[QC]

Hey Dean. Let's move this to the right Forum. I am assuming this is a Merc I/O Going to move to Mercruiser. Check out this Google search as well: Trim and Trailer switch site:forums.iboats.com

Welcome Aboard!

 

[Bt Doctur]

trim limit switch is bad , power comes from the main power cable thru a 20a fuse. black rubber bullet type cover connected to the main brass buss.
Then thru the 3 conductor plug that should have a hose clamp on it http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/6/6A5R3.PDF

 

[QC]

FWIW, I have had one bad in the handle as well. Exact same symptoms. Quicksilver 3000 Classic, A1.