Tilt trim question

BlaineAtk · 08-21-2012, 05:40 AM

Ok here we go.... I just bought a boat with a 1999 Johnson 60 hp, everything seems to work great on it except for the tilt trim at the control and the electronic choke when you push the key in. Everything else about the motor is great! Now here is my question: What would cause the tilt trim to not work at the control but work great at the engine switch? Im assuming that it is the switch or the wiring to the control seeing as the electric choke button doesn't work either.... I would like someone with a little more experience than I have to chime in on this before I go to wasting my time on trial and error, unless thats what it takes. Anyway, Thanks in advance!!!

Sequoiha · 08-21-2012, 07:42 AM

You are on the right track, if it works at the engine switch, but not at the helm, my guess would be the helm switch and or wiring, probably just the switch, we replace them quite often.

BlaineAtk · 08-21-2012, 08:27 AM

Ok awesome!! Thanks for the reply. As soon as I get back home from offshore (work) ill be checking that out. Where cam I purchase a switch? Cost?

Ocean Master · 08-21-2012, 10:11 AM

Some of the older Evinrude tilt/trim switches can be taken apart and the contacts cleaned. If not, new ones are available.

H2OMARK · 08-21-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BlaineAtk

Ok awesome!! Thanks for the reply. As soon as I get back home from offshore (work) ill be checking that out. Where cam I purchase a switch? Cost?

Kenny Mann (Sequioha) is the guy to see for just about any of your service or purchase needs.

jopa · 08-23-2012, 03:26 AM

thanks I needed this too...I had a chance to get a deal but passed because of trim not working,, I'll know better next time and look closer
jopa

08-21-2012, 05:40 AM	#1
BlaineAtk Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 519	Tilt trim question Ok here we go.... I just bought a boat with a 1999 Johnson 60 hp, everything seems to work great on it except for the tilt trim at the control and the electronic choke when you push the key in. Everything else about the motor is great! Now here is my question: What would cause the tilt trim to not work at the control but work great at the engine switch? Im assuming that it is the switch or the wiring to the control seeing as the electric choke button doesn't work either.... I would like someone with a little more experience than I have to chime in on this before I go to wasting my time on trial and error, unless thats what it takes. Anyway, Thanks in advance!!!

08-21-2012, 07:42 AM	#2
Sequoiha Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orange Beach Al. Posts: 2,963	You are on the right track, if it works at the engine switch, but not at the helm, my guess would be the helm switch and or wiring, probably just the switch, we replace them quite often. __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Barber Marina 1-251-987-2628 (BOAT) www.barbermarina.com Sequoiha@mediacombb.net

08-21-2012, 10:11 AM	#4
Ocean Master Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Intercoastal Posts: 2,067	Some of the older Evinrude tilt/trim switches can be taken apart and the contacts cleaned. If not, new ones are available. __________________ "How I Roll" On channel 68 "Wheelchair Accessible Fishing"

08-23-2012, 03:26 AM	#6
jopa Semper Fi Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Panama City Fl. Posts: 81	thanks I needed this too...I had a chance to get a deal but passed because of trim not working,, I'll know better next time and look closer jopa __________________ Never Leave Home Without It

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08-21-2012, 08:27 AM	#3
BlaineAtk Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 519	Ok awesome!! Thanks for the reply. As soon as I get back home from offshore (work) ill be checking that out. Where cam I purchase a switch? Cost?

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