trim switches not trimming down on front n back of boat.

[skeeter louie]

Trim switches on front and back of boat will trim up but not down. Replaced both switches still same problem. What do I need to look for?

 

[Don S]

Re: trim switches not trimming down on front n back of boat.

What motor and drive or what outboard? Be specific.

 

[skeeter louie]

Re: trim switches not trimming down on front n back of boat.

1990 mariner 150. Trim on motor fine. Trim on throttle handle fine. Switch on front n back of boat trim up but not down

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: trim switches not trimming down on front n back of boat.

i wonder if its meant to..........pull the switch and see if it has 3 wires on the back of it

 

[skeeter louie]

Re: trim switches not trimming down on front n back of boat.

Yes both switches have 3 wires

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: trim switches not trimming down on front n back of boat.

the switch should have a green/red/blue try swapping the green and blue (any other color switch the 2 outside wires leave the middle one on the switch). try the trim now the switch is reversed and see if only the down works now (bad switch) or if the up is the only one working (bad wiring)

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: trim switches not trimming down on front n back of boat.

on a side point: the switchs in front and rear are realy only used to raise the motor so it reduces the drag of the motor while trolling and its also useful when its on the trailer to lift the motor before pulling up the ramp (saves getting back in the boat). on some boats people will disable the switchs as they tend to step on them or put tackle on them making the motor go down while fishing (scares the fishes away).