5E-26 - MID SECTION 90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Troubleshooting the Power Trim Electrical System
Refer to wiring diagram on preceding page for location of wire connections.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Trim Switch “UP” is inopera-
tive, but the Cowl Switch “UP”
does operate.
1. Open wire between Wire Connection (1)
and Trim Switch.
2. Faulty Trim Switch.
1. Check for an open connection or cut .
wire.
2. Replace.
Cowl Switch “UP” is inopera-
tive, but the Trim Switch “UP”
does operate.
1. Open wire between Wire Connection (2)
and Solenoid.
2. Faulty Cowl Switch.
1. Check for an open connection or cut
wire.
2. Replace.
Trim Switch “UP” and Cowl
Switch “UP” are both inopera-
tive.
1. Open wire between Wire Connection (1)
and the Up Relay.
2. Open BLK wire between ground and UP
Relay.
3. Open RED wire between Solenoid and
Up Relay.
4. Faulty Up Relay .
1. Check for an open connection.
2. Check for an open connection.
3. Check for an open connection.
4. Replace.
Trim Switch “DOWN” is inop-
erative, but the Cowl Switch
“DOWN” does operate.
1. Open wire between Wire Connection (3)
and Trim Switch.
2. Faulty Trim Switch.
1. Check for an open connection or cut
wire.
2. Replace.
Cowl Switch “DOWN” is inop-
erative, but the Trim Switch
“DOWN” does operate.
1. Open wire between Wire Connection (2)
and Solenoid.
2. Faulty Cowl Switch.
1. Check for an open connection or cut
wire.
2. Replace.
Trim Switch “DOWN” and
Cowl Switch “DOWN” are both
inoperative.
1. Open wire between Wire Connection (3)
and the Up Relay.
2. Open BLK wire between ground and
Down Relay.
3. Open RED wire between Solenoid and
Down Relay.
4. Faulty Down Relay
1. Check for an open connection.
2. Check for an open connection.
3. Check for an open connection.
4. Replace.
Trim Switch “UP” and
“DOWN” are both inoperative,
but the Cowl Switch does op-
erate.
1. 20 AMP Fuse blown.
2. Faulty trim switch.
3. Wire is open between fuse holder and
solenoid.
4. Wire is open between fuse holder and
trim switch.
1. Replace fuse. Locate the cause of the
blown fuse. Check electrical wiring for a
shorted circuit.
2. Replace
3. Check for an open connection or cut
wire.
4. Check for a loose or corroded connec-
tion.
Trim Switch and Cowl Switch
are both inoperative.
1. One of the Trim Pump Motor wires is
open between the motor and the Relays.
2. Faulty trim pump motor.
1. Check wire connections (4) for loose
or corroded condition.
2. If voltage is present at connections (4)
when the appropriate trim button is
pressed, then motor is faulty. Replace
motor.
Trim system operates (motor
runs) without pressing the
switches.
1. The Trim or Cowl switch is shorted. 1. Replace.
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