Where are trim relays located?
starboard side
Easy 5 minute fix, Trim relays are usually located on starboard side of motor, you may have to unscrew some wires to get to them.
Where are trim solenoids located?
Your trim solenoid is located on your outdrive.
Why won’t my trim work on my boat?
If the tilt and trim motor works fine but the engine won’t raise or lower, slips down when in the raised position or won’t stay trimmed, chances are that the problem is with the hydraulic pump or valve body assembly. If the level is adequate, the problem is most likely with the hydraulic pump.
How do I know if my trim solenoid is bad?
Use a jumper from the battery and touch the small lug of the solenoid with the colored wire. Solenoid should operate. Solenoid clicks, but motor dosent run, solenoid is bad.
How do you bleed a Mercruiser Trim cylinder?
Disconnect the leftmost (Up) line from the trim cylinder with an adjustable wrench. Place the end of the hose in a plastic container. Press the “Up” side of the trim switch until a solid stream of fluid comes from the end of the hose. Thread the end of the line into the trim cylinder.
How do you bleed a Mercruiser power trim?
How do you test a power trim solenoid?
To test the motor itself, bypassing the relays and relay wiring, find the two heavy gauge wires that lead to the trim/tilt pump motor. One should be green and the other blue. You will probably be able to find a quick disconnect plug near where the wires exit the outboard engine cover that you can disconnect.
How do you bleed air from a trim pump?
Bleeding: OB tilt/trim units are “self-bleeding” and you should always perform these “purge cycles” even if you don’t need to add any more fluid. To purge/check, remove the tilt lock (if engaged) and cycle the OB down by “jogging” it down, in 3 second bursts. Then rest the motor about 15 seconds.