Outboard trim-tilt relays explained

[@cdc9776]

The wonders of videos posted to KZbin, they're the gift that keeps on giving. You posted this SEVEN years ago and it's still helping us mentally challenged boaters. Thanks much from the USA !!!

[@chjp2346]

Thanks Stu, with 40 years experience behind me I always find your explanations spot on and well relayed. If every person in the industry were as sharp as you we would need half as many. Cheers from Oregon.

[@notsure7874]

Information well relayed indeed!

[@easemailboxes]

So every time I have a problem my searches always lead me back to you. Here we are again... thanks for your help... again. "Understand how they work"... This is what has become so valuable about your videos. I dont just get the 'fix' but i get a fuller understanding of the 'why' the 'how' and sometimes the 'when'. Awesome.

[@suadhalilovic1501]

Dangar Marine is better than the online course I'm doing at the moment, he engages the audience at human speed😁👌

[@henrygonzalez1201]

I had to watch the video about 10 times to fully understand the relay and its function and each wire connected, I'm a newbie to boating and your videos have really helped me, Thank you so very much. When you are in the USA you have a home to stay at My home is your Home.

[@josephursone367]

Wow so well explained!!! I am going to the boat today to check out why the trim and tilt does not work. You just saved me hours for trial and error to learn how the system works.

[@DangarMarine]

The the video help you. :)

[@jstorres486]

There’s not one thing u don’t cover on outboards I just search and boom u have a video covering it!! Thank u this video is well explained!

[@jamesnorbeck5692]

Just built a relay box for my '85 Johnson 70 horse using this video as a guide. Very happy with the results. Thank you for the information.

[@DangarMarine]

Nice one! Glad the video helped you James. :)

[@matt32767]

This video was 100% what I was looking for! Bought a boat that didn't come with the harness or the relays and didn't even know they existed! I was stuck staring off into space wondering how the hell to connect it to the shifter. You have made me happy-face and get a thumbs up and a subscriber.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video. Great to have you on boards as a subscriber! :)

[@walter2990]

Thank you for your systematic, simple, & detailed instructions for the trim & tilt relay system! You are a fabulous instructor! Please keep the videos coming! P.S. I owned and operated an outboard motor repair business for 6 years, and I know that I still can learn new things!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Walter, glad to hear you enjoyed the vid. I love learning new things every day and I hope it will never stop. :)

[@walter2990]

@@DangarMarine Where are you located? Your accent suggests you might be somewhere other than in the American South! (Where I am.) I've watched several more of your videos, and have really enjoyed them! Have a good day!

[@dylanj853]

THANK YOU! I bought a motor with the relay harness melted. Couldn't find a replacement and I had all these odd cut wires to sort through. Got it working great today because of you. Very much appreciated!!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@bryangmailmcgrath5048]

This explanation really helped, I didn't understand all the relay mumbo jumbo and now I vaguely do. I appreciate all your vids. thank you thank you thank you.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Bryan, glad it helped.

[@michaelshew7226]

I’ll tell you what. I’m very mechanically incline. You are my favorite mechanic to learn from. Very informative. Very detailed. And you give the theory of how things work. Without the understanding of how it works your just remembering wiring. I own an hvac buiss in northern ny. Your awesome!!!! Thank you. Mike shew.

[@zacharyirving5080]

I watched this a few years ago to fix my tilt and trim on my Johnson outboard, today I'm back to apply the same setup to a bus door to replace a circuit board that no longer exists!

[@07Convertable]

I realize that I'm a bit late coming to the table but I must admit that this is absolutely the "BEST" video on relays that I've ever seen! Finally, someone who actually shows what they are talking about in action and on a real-world application. Thank you, Sir!! You have a new subscriber.

[@bobfrey6953]

I understand everything you said but still had a hard time piecing it all together until I watched this video. Awesome explanation. My trim-tilt now works!

[@JointerMark]

I was literally on my way out the door to look at relays to get my trim setup working again. Thank you very much for this very clear presentation. The blackboard stuff was very helpful!

[@margento60]

Like the others said...you make things easy to understand, even for this old dog. Thank you so much! You should have one MILLION subscribers!

[@DangarMarine]

Wow, thank you!

[@cmmanis]

Thanks for the complete explanation with the diagrams as well. Your video explains trim tilt in such a way that a non-electrician like me can understand. Excellent example.

[@thurmanshifflett4536]

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that after watching your video I was able to rewire my tilt and trim and it works great. Thanks.

[@whitey129]

Pretty amazing when you stumble across a video on youtube that is 100% what you're looking for. Thank you for this excellent leason. Fingers crossed my power tilt install goes without issue.

[@1am847]

What a terrific piece this gentleman has done, so very, very helpful, thank you.

[@frisko3000]

Thanks a lot for taking the time to put this up Stu. Really helped Dad and I understand and diagnose an issue with our tilt and trim system.

[@COYOTE5053]

Thank you for this video, brother-in-law and I have to install this on his pontoon. We had wired it without the relays and it burnt up!!! THANK YOU !!!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Donald, good luck with the install. :)

[@nigebkk]

Thank you this ,has helped me no end. I found the problem and your loom has sorted it. Not being savvy with circuits it's nice to find something so well explained and easy to follow.

[@EthanDarke]

I have a practical relay troubleshooting lab final tomorrow first thing in the morning, your video has REALLY given me better insight and understanding than the notes and now I honestly feel like I have a shot at passing

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Ethan, glad the video helped you and hope you wen't well in your final!

[@rogerbeard5185]

You just saved me hundreds of dollars. I'm off to NAPA tomorrow for relays.

[@zombieprinting2670]

Thank you so Much! I had 3 of these solenoids laying around and This worked like a charm and motor doesn't heat up any longer. So happy to have my trim and tilt up and running!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome!

[@justachillin4224]

This guy is so great !!! explains everything so easy that my 9 year old grandson did this him self

[@williamholsey9125]

Thank you for posting the video on how to make a trim title switch. That was excellent step by step instructions on how the relay system works. Because of your clear delivery on the function of each pin on the relay I was able to get the trim title on my Johnson working again. Thanks again Dangar Marine. Will

[@larryh.4774]

just made your home built relay harness , it worked first try . wow ! thanks ! i haven't had that thing work in years , when i finally went to oder one , it was obsolete . very good presentation .

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, and congratulations of your successful build!

[@dellockett5096]

Excellent Video and explanation of a Tilt/Trim or Trim Tab (reversing) motor using a relay. I knew very little about relays until this video, and now I am 100% certain about how to wire my trim tab motors with heavy duty wire at the motor and light duty wire running to the help. !!! before this video, I thought that the wires that ran to the dashboard switch were running from the POSITIVE side of the circuit -- now I see that the Normally On and the DPDS switch on the dash is carrying the NEGATIVE current. Thank you Dangar Marine.. really appreciate you taking time to share this knowledge. you also saved me from having to wait (and pay) for a marine electrician.

[@dellockett5096]

light duty wire running to the HELM (not help)

[@fullsendadventures]

This guys videos are pure gold. Thanks for taking the time to do these.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, you're most welcome. :)

[@mrd7996]

Great informative video. Thanks for dumbing down the theory and application for us non electro-mechanical people.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it. :)

[@dbayboyds409]

Great presentation. Thoughtful and clear! Well done! It is a challenge and a gift to make the complex things seem simple!

[@abemaysonet7291]

I had to watch it a few times but you finally got me through it. I think it was your Puerto Rican accent. Thanks a ton. Good job

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate

[@marknavas7268]

Great explanation of how it works, electrically. Thanks for producing these educational videos! You are making the world smarter, one boat at a time!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mark!

[@roguewarr4662]

Well stuck here in Florida with my 1998 22 ft regal boat with my lower unit stuck in the down position .And the switch on the shifter doing nothing . I thought I would watch some KZbin videos on the operation of the trim motor system . Well after watching your detail video ,I was able to diag the problem to a pour electrical connector to the trim motor itself. problem solved. Thanks for a great detail video from down under ,well done .

[@jrdreinke1]

Awesome video! I have learned so much from you in the last three weeks! Thank you for your time. You're an excellent teacher and a pretty top notch mechanic!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jared, glad you've been enjoying the vids. :)

[@benrowin1]

@@DangarMarine i have a 1979 150hp evinrude outboard motor. I have a starter solenoid in a relay box for my tilt and trim. Can i get rid of the solenoid and but in relay boxes instead. Need some help. The wiring on my boat i need to redo and im kind of stuck. Thank you

[@sewell6564]

Thanks again Mr. Dangar. Its's always a pleasure to watch and learn. You do a fantastic job with your lessons. I bought a 48 Johnson that had the relays robbed from the motor. Now I'm on my way to fixing that thanks to you. No more running aground in the Chesapeake, My prop and lower unit want to say Thanks Also!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate. :)

[@ryleewatson6849]

Dude I started watching all your videos with renko rebuild! But this is a classic old one! Just came across it random! Your the man buddy!

[@williampiper521]

dangar thank you very much this video helped 100% you are the only one I watch when I need help and you have pulled threw every time thank you again. William piper

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome William, glad the videos have been helping you. :)

[@bmck9097]

Very good explanation. I think even a novice could follow your diagram easily. Well done. I like the way you explained the difference in the relays.

[@DangarMarine]

+B Mckinnon Thanks mate, glad I didn't manage to make it too confusing! ;)

[@ballzybaits4414]

Best electrical explanation on youtube. thanks!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@chuckstang]

I have solenoids but still learned a lot from your video. Thank you.

[@DangarMarine]

Good to hear. :)

[@sammyfrye8204]

Great presentation. I stopped your video and drew myself a wiring diagram. Worked very well.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad it worked for you. :)

[@cliffodell8593]

Absolutley excellent!! On my 97 Evinrude 40, the trim switches are fed by the + of the battery and the other side of the solenoid coils are at - of the battery. Functionality is still identical to your drawing. Good work mate...

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Cliff, glad you liked it. :)

[@hamoirl]

thanks mate fit a second hand tilt to my outboard thanks to your video i now have it wired up and working really good video keep them coming

[@DangarMarine]

Nice work! Glad to hear you got it all running. :)

[@williamcollier2044]

Thanks for the great explanation and instruction. I got a CMC 130 with no wiring harness this is exactly what I needed.

[@jonsainken7278]

Excellent tutorial for understanding the trim-tilt on outboards.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jon. :)

[@Alexa-sk3pn]

Excellent explanation, this will make troubleshooting mine much easier

[@RJMMD]

Very impressive explanation to understand how the relays interconnect between toggle switch snd tilt motor

[@jimmienewton6465]

Agree with everyone else; excellent video, Sir! Thank you for making the effort to produce this! I think it will help make diagnosing the "sort-of" non-working trim/tilt unit on my older 115 hp Mercury 2-stroke motor, at least the electrical part of the equation.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jimmie, good luck with the diagnosis.

[@WereAllThatBored]

This helped me a ton. Because of your vid I also found that there are relays that act as a dual relay, but are a single unit.

[@DangarMarine]

Yep, the OEM ones are often a single molded unit.

[@fabiansosa5318]

Great video once again mate,I'm sure plenty of people will take away useful information from this and get a better understanding of the workings of things from all your fantastic videos.

[@DangarMarine]

+Fabian Sosa Thanks Fabian. So pleased you ate enjoying the vids. Great to have you following along. :)

[@marcschuller209]

very educational ..thanks a lot for being so clear in your explanation..gave me an understanding of how relays work..

[@colinmead8996]

With a short shaft transomed early 14’ Brooker fitted with a 20hp EFI Tohatsu elect. start motor, I’m looking at ways to add power tilt & trim. Thanks for this explanation! I’ll watch it again. Now to the mechanism..

[@PRACERZ]

Another extremely well explained video, thank you very much. I knew what you are showing , but most would not, so this video is of great help to those.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@paulhorvat8750]

I have a trim motor stuck on down , can a relay get stuck on keeping the motor running?

[@helendando5306]

Thank you so much for this! I seem to have fried the original relay system on my old Mariner so now I know how to make a new one! Very clearly explained 🎉

[@DangarMarine]

You’re welcome!

[@daimlerblanco3752]

Haha he is my teacher my best online instructor hahahah humble men sharing his knowledge

[@alanmyers4297]

Watched the hole series. You made my job on my boat 6-pack simple! Thanks

[@alanmyers4297]

Whole. Lol

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, that sounds like mission accomplished! ;)

[@jerrykennard]

Another great video, so easy to follow, thank you from the UK

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks for watching!

[@quintinopinto1083]

Exactly the kind I was desparately in search for too. U r the best n I wish to b ur student some day.

[@donbraboy8267]

Just received the solenoid to make my tilt work again. I think I'll add a relay to keep from having to run the larger gage wires to my console mounted switch. Thank you Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

+Don Braboy Hey Don, you're welcome. You will definitely be better off with light gauge wires and the relays. Let me know how you get on with it.

[@donbraboy8267]

+Dangar Marine - Stu, I uploaded a video of my tilt trim circuit. In the middle of rebuilding the electric motor now - brushes were stuck and corroded.

[@DangarMarine]

It's a common problem with the brushes. Having an electric motor so close to salt water rarely ends well!

[@MarkHolzhauer_Holzy]

Nice that you ran through the schematics. This will apply to my 2 and 3 wire Mercury Power Tilts, and my Warn Winch.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mark, glad you liked it. This setup of relays certainly has plenty of applications.

[@michaelbarnes7538]

Many thanks for this great video ,,,,I’ve just installed my tilt trim unit thanks to your video ,,,keep up the great job

[@michaelbarnes7538]

Just like to thank you for this video explanation I’ve been trying to sort this issue for ages ,,now busy looking online for the same relays you used as well as water proof switch and box ,,,really enjoy your videos……just for the record I’ve found said relays here in the UK and ordered them ,,,

[@anthonyreabold8470]

Thank you your diagram and visual application was spot on.

[@bornwildtv1317]

Always excited to see a new video from Dangar Marine. I've been using your joke about the three things you need to get a motor working (money luck + beer) and it pleases successfully...oh and I have picked up some good knowledge from you as well throughout the years. Keep up the good work!

[@DangarMarine]

+Josh Blodgett Thanks Josh, glad you've been enjoying the channel. Always nice to know that people are looking forward to the next one. :)

[@nathansmith6914]

Thanks for the advice. Even after watching the bit where you showed you'd bought the wrong relay i went and bought the same one, grrrr.

[@JointerMark]

Thank you for the information you so clearly present here. I just came in from working on my boat's trim system and you video was just the kind of information I was looking for.

[@reneivars114]

Excellent tutoriel Stu. Thank you and all the best. RJ from Ottawa Canada

[@jimdrechsel3611]

Great job explaining something that can be very confusing. I got the answer I was looking for! Thank you

[@massadus7872]

Great demonstration. I will be using this video in the near future for reference. Thanks a lot!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Joey, glad you liked it. :)

[@mainecenterfortaichiqigong2883]

Much appreciated mate, I built a bomber version of this over the weekend and it works perfectly !

[@NB-wj9tc]

Awesome video explained it perfectly. My tilt trim works perfect now. Thank you!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Norris, glad you got your trim fixed up. :)

[@Holliswood54]

Thanks for your time and explaining in simple terms!

[@DangarMarine]

+Ben Gilliland You're most welcome Ben. :)

[@matttackett5743]

Dangar Marine my 225 evinrude is the trim is stuck humming and runs battery down what do you think is causing it

[@GlenB1963]

Thanks mate. You saved my arse. I bought a 1978 johnson 75 stinger. And everything is missing. Now I have an escape route. That's if the hydraulics work, of course. Got check that, too. Fluid low, and only just shows slight movement, when you put the blue and green trim motor wires directly to battery poles. Fingers crossed.

[@DavidVillarrealAngler]

Great video. Now I have a good understanding of relays. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. :)

[@quintinopinto1083]

I live in Cape Verde islands, west Africa and and lots of outboard engines are used here but unfortunately there are no professionals. Those who have little ideas are exploit alot. Though I have very little idea when it comes to outboards due to some of the principles I know about engine but I can see that the many who claim to be professional are not. I'm someone very curious and have interest in any hand work and really love what you do. If only I had the chance to meet you, train under you and accumulate a quarter of your knowledge on outboard. One of my dreams is to have adequate knowledge on outboard and a workshop with all the necessary tools

[@DangarMarine]

It sounds like you would have lots of work if you had your own workshop there. I hope you can get one one day. :)

[@unsaltedlife5998]

Thanks for posting this video I’m currently making a trim system and was looking for the wiring diagram and this fit what I was looking for.

[@A3805000]

Thank you for your clear explanation and your time to help other boaties out on a budget. Off soon looking for the million dollar barra in the NT

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate, enjoy your fishing trip!

[@kevinblanco4105]

You are so amazing wao thanks I’m learning with you a lot.my respect for you from Florida USA 🇺🇸

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Kevin, glad you enjoying the vids. :)

[@ryananey7626]

Dang I wish my brain would just be able to catch on to this quicker! Nice job and very cool presentation!

[@propertydude4024]

Great post! Many thanks. I was looking for a solution to repair trim system in my '95 JetSki and this did the trick. Thank you.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome, glad the video helped you.

[@johnryan296]

Always enjoy your videos, thanks for taking the time to make them. Happy Easter.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks John, happy Easter!

[@lees979]

Thank you very much for this in-depth video - it helped me tremendously!

[@DangarMarine]

Your welcome mate, glad it helped. :)

[@Myotis05]

THANK YOU! Exactly what I needed to learn! Saved me a lot of money!

[@DangarMarine]

Great to hear!

[@petemanning8963]

Great tutorial thank you very much. Have been learning plenty from your vids and feeling much more confident to perform my own maintenance. Cheers.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome Pete, glad it helped you. :)

[@focadalsmerkezi215]

Thank you for making the effort to produce this!

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate, glad you liked it. :)

[@jclastre]

Awesome Best Relay explanation I have ever seen

[@DangarMarine]

+Juan Lastre thanks mate. Glad it made sense!

[@joeytakalilbonfiya6072]

I will try this

[@gannapaw]

Man! Thanks great educational video. I know understand the way the whole trim relay system works

[@gannapaw]

Meant to say " I now know how"

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome. Glad the video helped you. Once you understand how it something works it is always much easier to fix it if every it breaks. :)

[@brianajenkins4595]

Great video Helped me understand the wiring for tilt and trim and how relays work.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Thanks. Great explanation of a relay and the purpose of one.

[@paulskinner5567]

Good work Stu!!! I always learn something from your vids, keep them coming !!!! Love the new intro to your vids too!! Looking forward to the next one!!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Paul, glad you liked it. :)

[@PatrickSteil]

Great job! I finally understand how relays actually work!

[@darrylryder8114]

Thanks mate, that is exactly what I needed explained!

[@darrellcollins6756]

Spent all day trying to figure your video out lol

[@TimNewton0829]

Just did this. Worked like a charm. Thanks

[@SkyGuy505]

Awesome video. Very clear instructions!