This video was fantastic, my trim wouldn’t bring my 2000 90 horse mercury 4 stroke boat motor up. I was able to figure the problem out in about 10 minutes after watching this video. Thank you so much for you help..Dennis
@shawnbrinton4198 Жыл бұрын
What was the issue? I've got the same problem.
@dennisnolte3497 Жыл бұрын
@@shawnbrinton4198 it wasn’t the switch, or the next thing in line, it was the third step with the green and blue wires. I checked all the connections on the wire that you said was the one for raising the motor. One connection had a nut behind and on top of the connection. I took the top one off and the connection wire and cleaned them both . The nut closest to the engine needed to be tightened, then I put the wire connection back on and the nut and tightened it snuggly but not too tight.. And praise God my prayers were answered. It worked like brand new. Before it was fixed it would work sometimes and other times wouldn’t work. Then it completely stopped working. Now it works great. In order to understand what I’m talking about you need to watch the video. Before it was walking correctly I switched the two wires green and blue around and tats how I got the motor up for winter storage. That way I knew the hydraulic system was working. Follow those wires directly from the hydraulic system to the engine..thanks for putting that video on and thank you Jesus for leading me to it.
@Carlosboatingadventures200072 жыл бұрын
This actually helped me a lot. Thanks man! I know it was two years ago but this test should be the same for all boats.
@lorithomas5922 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Any ideas why tilt goes up and down when out of water but it will not come up when I'm trying to level out in the water
@theomcinerney93403 жыл бұрын
Dude that was a great video. Short to the point and covert all bases. Keep up the good work man
@wyoprospector Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration. What if your up does nothing and your down moves outdrive up. Everything was working fine until a metal object hit the up pos relay conection and sparked. Was just a small vent in back of seat.
@JC-tt8mp2 жыл бұрын
Best trim video on the web
@theoverbeyhome38863 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. If you ever have time, I would like to see a straight forward trim motor bleed and diagnose an actual trim motor / check valve / whatever troubleshooting. Nice job Sir!
@pdxharpers3 ай бұрын
Great video. On my 2000 ELPT 90hp 0G999647 my trim up wouldn't work but had power to the solenoid. I reversed the blue and green wires on the solenoid and the problem reversed. I purchased an OEM solenoid and still have the same problem. Any suggestions?
@DonVila3 жыл бұрын
This was extremely clear and very helpful. Much appreciated.
@lucasreuss31703 жыл бұрын
One of the best instinctual videos i have ever seen. Cheers
@douglaswells27393 жыл бұрын
Good vid. My issue on my 100 2+2 1995 model is the down motor actuation sounds normal in sound but my up mechanism sounds screechy rough though works. Fluid is normal level, no milkiness.
@billyi25174 ай бұрын
Great video. Something happened to our boat that is not in video. Our motor as we were underway just went all the way up and will not go back down. Swith at helm does nothing and the switch on the motor does nothing as well. Every few minutes you can here the motor trying to go up. (Just winding) Any clue what this could be? Thank you in advance.
@jonmartinez18555 ай бұрын
Great video, this really helped me understand this system and trouble shoot it. Thank you
@peterbystrom67993 жыл бұрын
Straight forward. Helped me locate my relay problems.
@pistonforge2 жыл бұрын
what about an intermittent problem..i replaced the trim switch and 4 days later the motor came up by himself..last week the motor was try to go down itself..the switch is brand new and work fine for up and down and even on the control the switch is working good..where i should check next?..ty sir for your video
@ejwmaine3 жыл бұрын
Step No. 1 was it for me! Thank you! Kept me from doing the deep dive!
@markbolwell30064 жыл бұрын
excellent video . my tilt goes up and not down ,once i swap relays it goes down and not up.seems an obvious relay problem but putting a new relay hasn`t fixed it!
@MrTomtusti3 жыл бұрын
obviously a bad replacement
@conradforster2243 жыл бұрын
@@MrTomtusti Not necessarily. The relay that is not being operated is supposed to connect the motor to ground. If this contact in the relay is faulty it will appear as if the good one is bad and the bad one is good. Best bet is to change both.
@MrJeepdawg3 жыл бұрын
Straight forward covering all of the components, well done, thanks!
@iainmacdonald59074 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, simple training video! Can you take over the Internet! 😁
@leenichols30074 ай бұрын
Great video helped understand a lot more then anyone I've watched thsnks
@josephd14223 жыл бұрын
I have a twin inboard/outboard mercruser Thank you for the heads up
@Loch00463 жыл бұрын
great video... in a few minutes you proved that its a relay... should be an easy fix. Thanks!
@cepuras Жыл бұрын
Nice video.. kinda surprised about all the spare parts, but I guess it’s a good idea..
@justa64falconsprint3 жыл бұрын
great video and thank you. Is this system the same for EFI Mercury's? Mine is built 2017 and it goes up by itself and keeps running until the battery is dead. I think it's my switch of the joystick and not the motor but still need to figure it out. thanks again.
@aaront.12383 жыл бұрын
Mine is doing the same. I’m going to load test my batteries to make sure they are not weak. Then I’m going to switch the relays, and see if my problem is just reversed.
@ddogs10152 жыл бұрын
@@aaront.1238 I have had the same issue recently on a 2017 merc. what did you find out with your trim issue ?
@ddogs10152 жыл бұрын
I have had the same issue recently on a 2017 merc. what did you find out with your trim issue ?
@truenorthrestorationb4yb6 ай бұрын
Hi I got a 260 mercruiser leg on my 1978 18 donzi I the trim was working now when I trim up for trailering the leg goes down on its own could you suggest a fix or what to test Jim
@TeacherBrunoOneil26 күн бұрын
what is the resistence of the electric motor coils so that i can test if mine is burnt ? what you call " actuator ", I called "electric motor"
@TeacherBrunoOneil26 күн бұрын
Your method is good , I agree, but under the circunstances I find myself now, I don't have a piece of wire to test it as you demostrated, so I would need to know the resistence of the coils inside.
@BoffaDeezMrBojangles Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time and help this video was very helpful on my own Tracker I am so lost but have a understanding thank you
@christianblaesbjerg61402 жыл бұрын
Great help. Do I need to order two relays or just the one not working?
@poishish13 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for this tutorial this is perfect ! I followed the trouble shooting. I found that the voltage is perfect all long. I opened the top of the trim motor to check the voltage inside and it was ok too. But the inside of the trim motor is full of dirt. The problème is that the sometime the motor works and sometime not. I guess there is something inside the trim motor maybe the brush ? Do you have a video to clean the inside of the motor ?
@garester945013 жыл бұрын
did you ever get an answer or fix the problem? I have a similar problem
@poishish13 жыл бұрын
@@garester94501 yes i fixed it, I unmounted the trim motor, I took appart the motor in pieces, sanded and clean the part. It was completely corroded. And now everything is working perfect !
@garester945013 жыл бұрын
@@poishish1 what was the part that was corroded? Was it the piston? Ram? Hydraulic cylinder? Did you have to replace any seals or other parts?
@poishish13 жыл бұрын
@@garester94501 inside the electric motor the rest was ok
@poishish13 жыл бұрын
I had to replace nothing. Just cleaning Ann’s sanding paper
@shawnbrinton4198 Жыл бұрын
So what if you have 12v coming from the relays when commanded by switch and motor wont trim up, though actuator will trim up when connected directly battery. Im lost.
@denispoirier5442 Жыл бұрын
What about that ground cable , if its not grounding properly ?
@thomasgagnon35042 жыл бұрын
Any idea why the throttle trim qorks bur the front and the back switches arent working
@cfiore124 ай бұрын
What if your tilt trim works and stops, then is slow and ramps up then stops working and goes in and out
@flipper2473 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I have a weird question. On my 2023 Merc 200 hp, with motor off, iff i trim down a bit from a motor level position, after releasing the trim button on motor cowling I hear 3 or 4 ticks. Have you ever heard of such a noise? Thanks so much
@tc96z13 жыл бұрын
My 25hp merc 4stroke TRIM WORKS works perfectly GOING UP AND DOWN but I am Not getting any trim signal to the NEW gauge. Confirmed power and ground r good as well as the new trim gauge being the right one I want to add. Any ideas appreciated on whats possible? I have no signal at the motor itself.
@hmongxwb885 ай бұрын
Hmmmm i dont think my evinrude dont have a circuit breaker but it does work if i supply 12v directly to the wire but switch wont do nothing so Gotta check my switch thanks!!!
@whitetailfreak684 жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful. Im troubleshooting a 2001 Mercury 150 stroke. It stopped working all together. Wont go up or down by using the engine switch or the shifter switch. My question is where can I find that circuit breaker on the engine? Thanks in advance for your help.
@fatguyoutdoors35113 жыл бұрын
Buddy has same problem. What was your final outcome?
@alejandroalbertos2132 Жыл бұрын
I have a 50hp 2008 2 stroke. It goes up perfectly but when I try to go down it blows the fuse. i will appreciate any help
@favillaverde Жыл бұрын
I have a brand new pontoon, 90 hp mercury, and it won't trim up under way above 2000 rpms. Trims down no issue, trims up and down no issue out of water or parked, trims from either the outboard or the captains chair but still won't trim up under way above 2k rpms. At dealer and they're like it works fine. I'm like yeah it doesn't work when moving on the water. Brand new boat less than 6 hours. Any thoughts?
@jasonkarls23843 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Thorough discussion on the power source. For the trim unit itself though, what would you do if it is losing hydraulic fluid where the bar moves up and down? Thanks!
@Ocalaman2 жыл бұрын
I had to replace a seal kit on mine, when that happened.
@jasondedmon95474 ай бұрын
What if everything is working but when it comes down it starts smoking.
@craigp187 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a buddy who just took his boat for the first time of the year, yesterday. While drifting around, outboard running (2009 MERCURY 115 EFI), his motor died and the trim/tilt stopped working at the same time. I’m thinking a fuse. However, I don’t know which. Thinking the 15 amp HELM fuse. Any ideas? Thanks!
@chadfeldotte4983 Жыл бұрын
Lost my up trim, down still worked. Replaced both relays and same problem. I flipped the blue/green wire and the down switch made it come up. Where does my problem lay. Bad switch? Neither switch will make it come up.
@grantdegi10 ай бұрын
I have the same problem did you figure this out?
@chadfeldotte498310 ай бұрын
Trim sensor
@Gogdivine3 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video. I'm having a issue with my mercury 1999 50hp 4 stroke power trim that's driving me crazy and nobody iv spoke to knows how to solve it. Any advise would be great. The ram moves up and down perfectly but under load it sinks back to the lowers point. IV tried manually bleeding the system. Iv changed all seals in the ram and ball bearings with the full seal kit. Iv inspected the valve side of the power trim where the reservoir sits and cleaned all parts, everything looks in good order with no wear. in the valve block there is, 1 small ball and spring, 2 larger balls with no spring, 2 cogs and a small drive shaft, all looks good and clean. I am totally baffled, iv done everything people have suggested and the trim still drops under load, you can actually push the ram down with your hand. Any advice would be a God send.
@HavenMelton2 жыл бұрын
Did you figure this out?
@scottfurst43452 жыл бұрын
@@HavenMelton When changing the oil or repairing the trim it is common to get air in the system. You need to actuate the trim up and down until the bubbles work themselves out. Put the battery on a charger and work that trim until you get full pressure again.
@terrycurran78011 ай бұрын
Great video, you covered everything
@larryjohnson53082 жыл бұрын
My tilt and trim works up and down fine but when in the water and I give it power my motor pushes down. I have no leaks all seals look good. What might cause this. Thanks
@PJSprinklerRepairStCloud3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 pro xs 115 and went out side the other day. The trim had kicked on in the down position and was still trying to go down. I have a switch on the front of the boat and I disconnected. Now the trim won’t go up or down and motor won’t even turn over. Any ideas what I should check?
@jlix29743 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Everything seems to be testing fine on my boat but I cannot trim up while the motor is running above 2000 rpm. Any ideas of what would cause this?
@richardpippin61592 жыл бұрын
What does it mean when it only goes up about half way?
@bertmilner51137 күн бұрын
Well done. Good info
@stevetessman58553 жыл бұрын
do the same instructions go for a 3 wire? green, blue, black,
@gregorycarter569111 ай бұрын
Mine just clicks when I press up or down? I replaced the solenoids. Still just clicks
@JohnKidd4 жыл бұрын
Need some assistance here, up and down work fine but getting a huge voltage drop even when engine is on and rectifier is out putting 3.1 V. What do you think the issue is?Voltage drop is enough that the actuator stops working
@willienicholsjr6514 жыл бұрын
Good evening. I have 1990 4.7 mercuser. outboard will not go down. is there away to test it while its on the boat?
@richburrows37262 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Help me through my issue which was a loose connection.
@Utuber1977 Жыл бұрын
I have a brand new 150 merc was out today about to plane and noticed the motor started to trim up and wouldn’t stop. I had to switch motor off and I couldn’t stop it even after resetting. Only way to get motor down was to flip the green and blue cables to get me back to trailer. Any ideas?
@geostrong36067 ай бұрын
I have the same problem so what u do sir
@hikermansteve3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation. My boat is garage kept. Last night the power trim raised itself. I lowered the motor with the trim switch on the throttle. When I woke up this morning i found the motor had raised again and wedged the boat in my garage. I attempted to lower the motor from the throttle control and all I heard was a click in up or down position. Is this a switch problem?
@paulrodriguez53482 жыл бұрын
Your boat is haunted
@Greg-dp6ht2 жыл бұрын
I had the same thing happen to me. I was watching as the trim suddenly started going up on its own. Checked and all the trim switches were in the correct positions at the time. I replaced the relays and we'll see if that fixes it. Your boat is NOT haunted. Good thing my friend was also there at the time as a witness or no one would believe this
@MselHD1032 жыл бұрын
@@Greg-dp6ht having the same problem ..was it the relays?
@michaelchapman4261 Жыл бұрын
Was the relays the problem?
@bluskytoo6 ай бұрын
someone wants to go boating !
@MatanuskaHIGH3 жыл бұрын
I have a tracker targa with a 150 mercury and the trim only works when going 2000 rpms or lower. Once I get above that it won’t work. Trying to trim while on plane won’t work. So I can’t lift the nose when there are waves etc or be more efficient on plane. Anyone know what could cause this? All trim works great when not moving or moving slow at 2000 rpms but if I don’t have it trimmed down I can’t go full throttle it Boggs down and if I’m above 2000 rpms I can’t trim at all.
@jlix29743 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue on my boat. I can trim down at any rpm but I can only trim up at 2000 rpm. Did you find a fix for this?
@BoffaDeezMrBojangles Жыл бұрын
Hello if anyone can help me ?? Where is this circuit breaker on my Mercury 2 stroke outboard 60HP I am frustrated any help be appreciated thank you
@SkSk-j6u4 ай бұрын
Great share! Thank you!
@k.tanaka1866 Жыл бұрын
what can cause the outboard to trim up by itself (and not stop?)
@tiffbiggs5506 Жыл бұрын
Figure it out? Having same problem
@k.tanaka1866 Жыл бұрын
@@tiffbiggs5506 it was the faulty trim switch on the outboard. Cost me 40 bucks in Amazon. I noticed that when I disconnected the switch the power trim was acting normal
@tomliddell303 жыл бұрын
So my trim will not stop going down is my switch shot or sticking ?
@TommyBrazier Жыл бұрын
Mine is when battery connected trim hung on running without key on
@tompalicke20773 жыл бұрын
My problem is the motor trims up and i cannot stop it. Does this whenever it feels like....
@abrahamlaguna38662 жыл бұрын
Same problem did you ever find the problem?
@teamsweeney Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. Thank you.
@anthonywilliams74322 жыл бұрын
So I tested everything and I have voltage where I need it. Connected the motor directly to power and both directions work. As soon as I reconnect the wires and use the switch at the throttle, the up is intermittent. Sometimes I can hear the click and other times nothing. I even connected power to run through the relays and it works great. It gets intermittent when I reconnect the blue connection from the switch. I read somewhere else that if the connection is loose, I could have voltage but not enough current to operate the relay. Does that sound possible? Do the wires from the throttle arm run through the dash or directly back to the motor? I tried tracing wires but with the 9.9 Pro Kicker it is pretty tight in there. I also put my multimeter on the blue wire while connected to see if I still have voltage present and when I press the switch nothing and the motor doesn't trim up. However as soon as I disconnect the wire terminal it has voltage. Any thoughts? I've tried everything.
@wesleyharding75444 жыл бұрын
What if it clicks but does nothing.?
@a13wattlightbulb3 жыл бұрын
Same issue here....
@joewoodard92153 жыл бұрын
Same issue here just clicks
@PA967042 жыл бұрын
Relays
@brunoortiz10496 ай бұрын
Was it the relays??
@brunoortiz10496 ай бұрын
@@joewoodard9215was it the relay’s?
@markcarpenter76822 жыл бұрын
What if trim works up and down gets sluggish and stops working then starts working when not used for a few minutes? Changed relays 2x does same thing when using switch on engine and throttle handle.
@Tracker182 жыл бұрын
Hey did you fixed the problem?
@andysangels1970 Жыл бұрын
My trim isn’t working at all. I get no power I just replaced 2 solenoids
@OvertheRoadVideos3 жыл бұрын
Great video. My trim down works. Trim up doesn't. Trailer up works. Do you think the issue is trim switch or the relay?
@dylanconwell36303 жыл бұрын
I’m having the same exact issue! Find a you’re problem yet?
@mikeremillard2754 жыл бұрын
Are you supposed to grease the zerk on the actuator?
@geraldjohnson23622 жыл бұрын
Something you did not cover , my power trim works as it should until you are going down the lake , it will not trim up going down the lake , it looks like it is jumping , if it is trimmed up and you take off it goes down .
@johnmacgugan4 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! Thank you very much for the tips. I have a 2018 mercury 115 HP. It goes down just fine, but will not go up. Can’t wait to try this out in the morning and see if it’s actually my relay. Thanks again
@leonlug3 жыл бұрын
Hi John this is Matt I’m having the same issue with my boat, same year and motor. I was wondering if you were able to fix the issue and how you did it thanks
@johnmacgugan3 жыл бұрын
@@leonlug yup. Issue resolved. Warranty covered it.
@Tracker182 жыл бұрын
@@johnmacgugan hey I know is a year ago lol my boat has the same issue. What fixed the problem for you?
@johnmacgugan2 жыл бұрын
There was a recall on the a part in my motor. Fixed for free
@Tracker182 жыл бұрын
@@johnmacgugan what part did they change?
@JamesAlbritton-cl8ob5 ай бұрын
It went up but not down but its working full of oil
@theaardee2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Sir from NZ
@TROKERO5593 жыл бұрын
What if I replaced both fuses and it clicked but it won't go up or down
@jamesrahn83393 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this...it's so simple but totally helps when you have no idea..lol. thank you.
@williamadams22143 жыл бұрын
My tilt and trim works up and down but only for a few seconds. Then it quits and you can wait a few minutes and it will work again. replaced the two relays same thing. what can i check?
@markcarpenter76822 жыл бұрын
I got same issues you ever figure it out?
@garymcpherson6162 жыл бұрын
I would replace the circuit breaker
@07Convertable3 жыл бұрын
What happens if neither up or down are working from either the shifter or the stern controller?
@Martinxeneize102 жыл бұрын
Did you figure out the issue? Im having the same problem.
@07Convertable2 жыл бұрын
@Martin Rozados I have not gotten back around to it since winter set in. Now that it is lighter later into the day, I'm planning on resuming the task after work. Stay tuned.
@Martinxeneize102 жыл бұрын
@@07Convertable aye good luck. I changed both relays that didnt fix it. My trim motor works. Switches do aswell. So must be some faulty wire somewhere
@07Convertable2 жыл бұрын
@@Martinxeneize10 My trim motor works when I jumper it directly from the battery so I know that the motor and pump are good. I have to trim buttons, one on the shifter and one on the stern of the boat next to the ladder. I feel that the problem is somewhere down the line where both trim controls meet since neither are working. I will get to it soon because it is warming up quickly!
@Martinxeneize102 жыл бұрын
@@07Convertable man i have the same issue. I might re crimp that whole section at this point because it doesnt look so good anyways. Ill let u know what the issue was when i solve it
@moose-sb3ce4 жыл бұрын
Great video! still need your advice; my merc 60 hp outboard will randomly raise up and won't go down. The trim engine also seemed to be stuck and would not turn off till I disconnected at the relay switch. To fix the immediate problem, I switched the blue and green wires to the relays to allow the motor go down so I could get back to the dock. Later, I replaced the two relays-but the problem persists! Can you help me figure out what I am missing?
@carloso.burattini50754 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact problem, my merc 300 inboard outboard on my 2017 Monterey 264 FS randomly raises up and won't go down. Please share how you fixed it
@abrahamlaguna38662 жыл бұрын
Same issue did you guys ever find the problem?
@robertsilver22113 жыл бұрын
Thanks exactly what I needed...
@platinumhandymansolutions3 жыл бұрын
Great explantion bro! Thanks!
@beaniril8870 Жыл бұрын
If actuator motor is good, why not just connect green and blue wire to an on/off/on switch and forget about the relay?
@miamielitejetskiyachtrenta52283 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@davidbrearley9546 Жыл бұрын
Your the man bro
@danmuller70752 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@joedaley97013 жыл бұрын
trim tilt up stops part way up then stops can't continue until waiting about 30 seconds then can continue same happens going down. can anyone help?
@MrTomtusti3 жыл бұрын
low on fluid
@penstar3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, easy to understand for amateurs like me, thanks! :)
@bouldernelsonbigfoot Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@numismaticausa26282 жыл бұрын
🔔🔔🔔🔔Buen vídeo excelente gracias 🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔
@hoapham72103 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@phuongtran-xw6zs3 жыл бұрын
Thank you .
@williamclark56293 жыл бұрын
Good video
@michaelmaciasjr3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@1365andy4 жыл бұрын
I GOT A ? i have 1995 mariner 60 hp and it's going up on it's own first time it almost burned up there was a small fire have you heard of this ?
@abrahamlaguna38662 жыл бұрын
I have same issue did you ever find the problem?
@abrahamlaguna38662 жыл бұрын
@GeorgeClay
@1365andy2 жыл бұрын
i think it's the trim switch on gear lever i had to replace all the others they burned up I heard it happened to a brand new mercury 250 i just put a switch on battery so i can turn it off