Trim sender issue

[Tyler1199]

Hey guys when I got the boat my trim up Button wasn't working and I noticed the trim limit wires were all crazy at the end so I replaced the sender and limit switches. Before the switch replacement the trim gauge worked partially- but I think it needed adjusted as it was a bit off- but it worked. Now new sender is installed and needle is pegged up- when I adjusted the sender clockwise( should pull needle down) it did pull it down a bit but still not even on the hash marks- and the sender is turned to its most clockwise postion. these are Sierra senders. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[Alumarine]

Try removing the sender and rotating the inside part (I'm tired and can't remember the right name) and see if the gauge goes through the full range.

 

[Pete104]

Take the starboard sender back off the gimbal ring. Use a 1/2" socket and turn the ( I forgot too) center part that rotates with drive motion. Have someone watch the gauge. Key must be in on position & you turn the center part of sender that turns. Turn it full circle. You should get some action on the gauge.

If not, check connections inside. Or ground the sender & watch for full deflection on the gauge.

 

[Tyler1199]

Okay if I do does the inside piece bounce back or does it need to be turned to calibrate too than the screw slides are just for fine adjustment?

 

[Tyler1199]

Got it turned and it worked! Will finish it up tomorrow when it's light out. Thanks guys!