Trim problem

curtman1122

1991 181 3.0 with the alpha 1 out drive. My out drive will trim down but not up. The trailer button just makes the solenoid click. The wires on the sending unit on the left are cracked and dry rotted. Is my issue definitely the sending unit? I'm assuming the solenoid is good because it clicks? The solenoid does have power across the 2poles when the trailer switch is activated? Any help is appreciated.

curtman1122

I'll do the solenoids and see what happens. Thanks for the response.

brianluck

I had similar issues, I took jumper wires and activated each solenoid to see which is bad and which is good.

brianluck

In my case my wiring was bad and I had a bad solenoid on each trim pump and a rotted bracket

TikiHut2

I replaced one and 90 days later the 2nd one failed. I'd do as Al said and change them both at once. It's easier while you're right there. Mike

brianluck

Al I wish I used your method I replaced both sides in place and let's just say choice words came from my boat for some time

curtman1122

Thanks for the help. I replaced the solenoids and it works great now. I used some liquid electrical tape on the trim sender wires to get through the end of the season. Ill have to shell out some cash to get them replaced in the spring.