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Tilt/Trim problem

1.2K views 9 replies 5 participants last post by  Kim  
#1 ·
I'm having an issue with the trim motor on a 200 Mercury. The engine is currently trimmed all the way up and it won't move down. The trim motor sounds fine (it's running) when the down button is pressed, but the engine won't move.

I've filled the resivior with tilt/trim fluid, but it still won't go down.

Any suggestions before I head to the mechanic ?
 
#4 ·
If the pump motor is running when operating the switch in both direction, up/down, the relays are ok. Try opening the manual release valve located at the bottom of the pump. The should be a 1/2 inch hole on one side of the mount bracket. Use a wide blade screwdriver to open it. Let the motor down and then cycle the switch up and down for a dew seconds. The n close the manual valve and see if it works ok then.
 
#7 ·
normally yes you should be able to see it from the side, ie would be visible when the motor is down also. Be careful it release the lock and the motor will move down. If you cab raise the motor after you lower it and shut the valve, then it is the solenoid