So glad this video has been able to help so many people out. Amazing I just thought I would post this so I could remember what I did. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for posting this. It's amazing to me how few videos target the trim/tilt RELAYS, especially on the popular Mercury. I got mine working on my 2002 Merc 60 4-stroke using your method, but after another failure, I replaced both with new relays. Just FYI: on a that model there are (3) identical relays - you want to replace the top-2 (up and down).
Hi, I'm in Auckland, New Zealand, and you have just helped me to fix my tilt in the middle of our holidays and fishing season. Thanks very much for the clear direction and tips, I appreciate your help
The power trim just stopped working on my 1993 90 hp Evinrude. No power, no nothing. I have spent hours searching the internet for help on this issue but your video gives me hope. I'm going to try this technique tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed. Thank you so very much for taking the time to provide this information.
Excellent video!! I have a Merc 1999 60hp. The relays were right above the switch, but from your video I knew what they looked like. Tore it apart, did almost exactly what you did except I sprayed electrical cleaner inside the female connector, blew it out with air and reassembled. I did both of them in less than 15 -20 minutes. Works like a champ!! Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video for all us novices!! Saved me $150
Thanks for the video. I watched this on my phone today standing at the boat landing with a motor that wouldnt go up. Messed w/ the relay and went fishing, the day was saved!
Thanks for posting this video. The UP trim on my Tracker didn't work at the end of fishing yesterday. Found your video, which led me to look at the relays. Didn't see any corrosion, tried sanding lightly, but trim was still intermittent. I found replacement relays for $8 each at Pep Boys, and that seems to have worked. Tried replacing just the bad one, but needed to do both to get it to work consistently. $16 well spend if it keeps working. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video! I was stressed out all day trying to figure out exactly what I needed to do to fix my trim issue. I know exactly what to look for and what I need to do now!
I was having the same problem and I found this solution so I went and tried this. When I looked at my contacts they looked perfect so I thought this was not my problem but I went and sprayed WD-40 on the contacts since they were apart anyhow and when I put it back together it solved the problem so even though I could not see the corrosion the WD dissolved it. Thanks for putting this fix out on UTUBE.
Im so happy i showed this video to my boyfriend and now we can go fishing today! He called a few boat mechanics they were not open...(sunday) oh yeah also we saved some cash. Thanks mucho much!
Thanks for this. I was at my fishing bach on the West Coast of New Zealand, same thing happened. As luck would have it, there is wifi in this remote place. Yours was the 1st topic that came up. Followed your procedure and voila. Back out there fishing. Not much luck with the fish but felt I won just by getting the boat in the water. Thanks.Arch
Just what I needed to see. I have the same motor with the same problem. To bad I bough a new trim motor first. Still had the same problem. Will do what You showed me next, hope it works. Thanks for the info.
Boy, what a great video. I had this problem 5 years ago and I just replaced the relay. My new problem is interment and I can't wait to try your method. I bet it'll work!
thanks for posting! very helpful in getting my boat back in action, the green connector thing didnt work but when I switched them I could at least drop the engine back in the water! just need to switch the two connector things to either raise or lower the motor, but it works until I can get a new one!
My trim stopped working (luckily at home on trailer). Engine didnt want to turn over either. Positive battery cable although it looked fine, had 9 ohms from one end to the other. Replaced it with new one and trim and motor works great.
@schustf hey I didnt have that type type of regulator that you have I had a solenoid and I replaced it.. now I have to add trim fluid because it still isn't coming up so I will be doing that this weekend and if that doesnt do it, off to the shop it shall go, but due to your video it help point me in the right direction......Thanks
Good video. Just FYI these relays are very inexpensive and easy to replace. Maybe 30.00 for a pair. So if someone is worried about moisture and age it might be worthwhile to just switch them out for new ones rather than buffing the external contacts. The problem might be internal, not the buffable contacts. You should put dielectric grease on the contacts too. If this happens out on the water and you don't have a spare, pop your cowl off and try jiggling/tapping on the relay boxes and that might be enough to re-establish a crusty connection/loosen a stuck switch to get your motor trimming again. I'd even go as far as having a couple spares in your boat if your original ones are older but still working.
Thanks for posting the video!! GREAT job!! Very informative!!I thought I would add that after I cleaned the "down" relay it still did not work. I also tried using WD-40 as suggested below which also did not work in my case. I then switched the relays and tested them. The "down" relay now worked and the "up" relay did not work showing that one relay is good and the other was bad. And at least now the relay I replace is the "up" relay which is the easiest of the two to get to!!
My 40hp Merc goes down but not up. I replaced the relay and it “clicks” but still doesn’t go up. I’ll try buffing the contacts on both relays as the “down” relay, when non-energized, provides the ground path to the motor through normally closed contacts. Also I know you new your system worked, but I would check it before bolting the relay back down.
I have a newer mercury hardly gets used same fault found out while at the ramp so I switched the relays over just as a process of elimination and sure enough it would go down now but not up so I cleaned the contacts an it fixed it for me I have since been to an auto parts store and bought contact grease it coats the contacts to seal out moisture and I also replaced both of the relays problem now gone cheers
On my merc the relays are bolted vertically on the motor. Seems like a bad design to have them on the cowling floor like that. Fuel, oil, or water can get there easier and cause some problems. Good video and description!
Awesome video! I just got a boat and am learning as a I go. My outboard won’t stay up. It gradually falls down. Yesterday the propeller was dragging on the concrete
I found this out the hard way. If one relay responds and the other does not, try replacing the one that does not respond. The circuits must go through both relays for each to work. In my case, the circuit had gone bad in the relay that responded which controlled the other relay. Hope this helps someone else.
I have mercury outboard 125 2000 when out on water I took water over the transom trim went and stayed on had disconnect the battery to stop trim motor f r om running about hour later it work fine again
Hi I'm Mr Lee thank you very much and show that issue to us i has the same motor like your too can you take more video to the other side by the speed cable please thank you
Great vid! I have the exact same motor but my problem is on the front, my tilt work on the motor but do not tilt on the shitty handle or the buttons by the trolling motor, and my ignition switch don't work either (I can't start the motor either) is like it loss power somewhere in the front, any idea will be really appreciated, TY.
My issue is I have no trim control I can’t find anything lol on an outboard hydraulic motor, I have to manually lift from outside the boat risking injury, guy I got from is no help
Going to try this tonight, been having issues with the UP movement and I have almost the same 60hp motor you have. When I would click the TILT UP button, it would click towards the rear of the motor (assuming the relay) and nothing would happen. Then i would have to push down/up/down/up/down/up until it FINALLY worked. Been dealing with this issue for a month now. I will report back.
Hey my trim button on throttle feels weird for down button. Motor goes up not down on the handle. Will go up or down on the motor switch. Is my issue the throttle switch?
@ZBark22 Maybe someone can chime in but I would get out my meter and start checking where the power stops. There might be a wire diagram online that would help.
Was just wondering.. When you pushed your trim switch up and down before did the motor sound the same as when it is working? My motor will go down put not up. Trim fluid is full.
Mine would go down but not up. When I took the raising relay apart the contacts looked like new but when I switched it with the other one it proved it was bad on the inside. (not unlike my ex :)
Hi Uncle Rene. First thing I would check is all connections and status of battery. Maybe a bad ground somewhere. But that is the first place I would look.
My motor trim would not go down and I read your site and tried it. It worked with one relay, but the other would not. I bought a new relay and it still will not work. Any suggestions on what I need to do.
I need help in operating power trim on my 60hp mariner motor. Again compared to my 50hp Mercury the fuel consumption is just too much. Is the fuel consumption normal of there could be something wrong. Pliz assist.
Reading other peoples comment on there 60hp tracker, does anybody else have a problem with the trim loosing pressure when it is in the up position ? When I changed out the old motor I notice a pin hole in the top of the manifold. Is that suppose to be there ?
OhioFred I just had a look. There is a place for it on the starboard side, just need to tilt it up a bit to see it. There are 2 unused cables as well, which I assume would be for it. I have the manual, it just showed it on the port side. Thanks for your reply.
I have watched your video and tested the relays or clean it 5 prongs but my problem is still the same. My trim will go down but not coming up just that clicking noise. Any suggestion what might be the real problem is? "Help"
campingfamily2 Thanks. One of mine is clicking you can hear it and feel it when I try to raise the motor. Gonna take them apart tomorrow and clean hopefully that will be it.
I have a 1993 Johnson tracker pro 60hp that is having problems with the tilt trim. The it appears that the tilt trim function will start but won't stop. It happened on my way home from buying the boat. I got home and the motor had raised all of the way up. Then while I was standing there it started lowering the motor but wouldn't stop. Any ideas? I replaced the oldest relay, the other one had been replaced 2 years ago.
So glad this video has been able to help so many people out. Amazing I just thought I would post this so I could remember what I did. Thanks for watching!!
Glad it helped!
Thank you for posting this. It's amazing to me how few videos target the trim/tilt RELAYS, especially on the popular Mercury.
I got mine working on my 2002 Merc 60 4-stroke using your method, but after another failure, I replaced both with new relays.
Just FYI: on a that model there are (3) identical relays - you want to replace the top-2 (up and down).
Hi, I'm in Auckland, New Zealand, and you have just helped me to fix my tilt in the middle of our holidays and fishing season. Thanks very much for the clear direction and tips, I appreciate your help
The power trim just stopped working on my 1993 90 hp Evinrude. No power, no nothing. I have spent hours searching the internet for help on this issue but your video gives me hope. I'm going to try this technique tomorrow and keep my fingers crossed. Thank you so very much for taking the time to provide this information.
Excellent video!! I have a Merc 1999 60hp. The relays were right above the switch, but from your video I knew what they looked like. Tore it apart, did almost exactly what you did except I sprayed electrical cleaner inside the female connector, blew it out with air and reassembled. I did both of them in less than 15 -20 minutes. Works like a champ!! Thanks for taking the time and effort to make this video for all us novices!! Saved me $150
It worked for a short time. I bought new ones and one spare. Not expensive either.
Thanks for the video. I watched this on my phone today standing at the boat landing with a motor that wouldnt go up. Messed w/ the relay and went fishing, the day was saved!
Awesome video man I recommend trying this before spending any money. Worked for my trim instantly
Great!! So glad this video is still helping others out
Thanks for posting this video. The UP trim on my Tracker didn't work at the end of fishing yesterday. Found your video, which led me to look at the relays. Didn't see any corrosion, tried sanding lightly, but trim was still intermittent. I found replacement relays for $8 each at Pep Boys, and that seems to have worked. Tried replacing just the bad one, but needed to do both to get it to work consistently. $16 well spend if it keeps working. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video! I was stressed out all day trying to figure out exactly what I needed to do to fix my trim issue. I know exactly what to look for and what I need to do now!
I was having the same problem and I found this solution so I went and tried this. When I looked at my contacts they looked perfect so I thought this was not my problem but I went and sprayed WD-40 on the contacts since they were apart anyhow and when I put it back together it solved the problem so even though I could not see the corrosion the WD dissolved it. Thanks for putting this fix out on UTUBE.
Im so happy i showed this video to my boyfriend and now we can go fishing today! He called a few boat mechanics they were not open...(sunday) oh yeah also we saved some cash. Thanks mucho much!
Just did this with mine! exact same motor. However mine would go down, but not up. Worked like a charm!
Thank you for watching. So glad it helped you out!!
Thanks for sharing mine will go up but not down so going to try this first👍👍
Thanks for this. I was at my fishing bach on the West Coast of New Zealand, same thing happened. As luck would have it, there is wifi in this remote place. Yours was the 1st topic that came up. Followed your procedure and voila. Back out there fishing. Not much luck with the fish but felt I won just by getting the boat in the water. Thanks.Arch
Just what I needed to see. I have the same motor with the same problem. To bad I bough a new trim motor first. Still had the same problem. Will do what You showed me next, hope it works. Thanks for the info.
Thank you for doing this. Very helpful. You saved me a huge headache and more than a few dollars I'm sure.
Thanks for posting the video. I did what you recommended and the trim works perfectly.
You made my husband so happy..thank you
Boy, what a great video. I had this problem 5 years ago and I just replaced the relay. My new problem is interment and I can't wait to try your method. I bet it'll work!
Very Nice work !! You should be the video guy for the engine manufacturers. Simple and correct explanations.
Granddaddy
thank you for taking the time to make the video
thanks for posting! very helpful in getting my boat back in action, the green connector thing didnt work but when I switched them I could at least drop the engine back in the water! just need to switch the two connector things to either raise or lower the motor, but it works until I can get a new one!
Many thanks this was very useful
What a good info!
Good to know this stuff
Thanks for the video.
My trim stopped working (luckily at home on trailer). Engine didnt want to turn over either. Positive battery cable although it looked fine, had 9 ohms from one end to the other. Replaced it with new one and trim and motor works great.
great video and illustration I will check this on my 90 merc when I get home today ....I hope that is all I will need, wish me luck
@schustf hey I didnt have that type type of regulator that you have I had a solenoid and I replaced it.. now I have to add trim fluid because it still isn't coming up so I will be doing that this weekend and if that doesnt do it, off to the shop it shall go, but due to your video it help point me in the right direction......Thanks
Good video. Just FYI these relays are very inexpensive and easy to replace. Maybe 30.00 for a pair. So if someone is worried about moisture and age it might be worthwhile to just switch them out for new ones rather than buffing the external contacts. The problem might be internal, not the buffable contacts. You should put dielectric grease on the contacts too. If this happens out on the water and you don't have a spare, pop your cowl off and try jiggling/tapping on the relay boxes and that might be enough to re-establish a crusty connection/loosen a stuck switch to get your motor trimming again. I'd even go as far as having a couple spares in your boat if your original ones are older but still working.
That's a great idea to just buy a few pairs. That way you know they are good. Thank for commenting
Thanks for posting the video!! GREAT job!! Very informative!!I thought I would add that after I cleaned the "down" relay it still did not work. I also tried using WD-40 as suggested below which also did not work in my case. I then switched the relays and tested them. The "down" relay now worked and the "up" relay did not work showing that one relay is good and the other was bad. And at least now the relay I replace is the "up" relay which is the easiest of the two to get to!!
You can also take your relay apart and clean the contact points and save having to buy a new one.
really like your video, thatwhat I was exactly looking for.
Thanks dude. Just fixed my 150 for 3 bucks. I really appreciate people like you. I am a low budget boater. Would have cost me who mows how much?
Glad I could help
@@OhioFred awesome you're responding to your 11 year old video. Guess why I'm here? lol
@@Seeker85420 LOL. Oh no!!!??? The infamous tilt issue :)
My 40hp Merc goes down but not up. I replaced the relay and it “clicks” but still doesn’t go up. I’ll try buffing the contacts on both relays as the “down” relay, when non-energized, provides the ground path to the motor through normally closed contacts. Also I know you new your system worked, but I would check it before bolting the relay back down.
Thank you for you comment. hopefully you find the issue quickly.
Thanks for the video! Gonna give it a shot
I have a newer mercury hardly gets used same fault found out while at the ramp so I switched the relays over just as a process of elimination and sure enough it would go down now but not up so I cleaned the contacts an it fixed it for me I have since been to an auto parts store and bought contact grease it coats the contacts to seal out moisture and I also replaced both of the relays problem now gone cheers
On my merc the relays are bolted vertically on the motor. Seems like a bad design to have them on the cowling floor like that. Fuel, oil, or water can get there easier and cause some problems. Good video and description!
Thats where my are too with foam around them behind the plastic face plate
Awesome video! I just got a boat and am learning as a I go. My outboard won’t stay up. It gradually falls down. Yesterday the propeller was dragging on the concrete
get a transom saver
Awesome! Small amount of electrical lube might prolong any corrosion. Thanks for sharing. . .
Great idea thanks
I found this out the hard way. If one relay responds and the other does not, try replacing the one that does not respond. The circuits must go through both relays for each to work. In my case, the circuit had gone bad in the relay that responded which controlled the other relay. Hope this helps someone else.
thanks for the video. totally fixed my problem this afternoon!
I have mercury outboard 125 2000 when out on water I took water over the transom trim went and stayed on had disconnect the battery to stop trim motor f r om running about hour later it work fine again
Thanks for the video dry helpful sir👍👍
Nice video. Well explained and illustrated. Hope this sort my problem.. Thank you
Thank you so much, it was exactly my problem, motor wouldn't go up bust went down. Dirty contact on relay. :)
did trim motor run while you tried to trim down?
great fix my problem thanks buddy
Glad to help!!
Hi I'm Mr Lee thank you very much and show that issue to us i has the same motor like your too can you take more video to the other side by the speed cable please thank you
Thanks for watching. Unfortunately I sold this boat about 5 years ago.
Thx. Will be checking my relays. Can’t get either trim to work.
Did it work? Hope you were able to get yours fixed.
Thank you for your video, I got the same problem, I'll fix it now.
I think this might be my problem on my recently purchased 75 HP Mercury pontoon boat engine too.
Thanks for watching. Hopefully a simple fix like this was.
Great Job
Thanks mate my motors got the same problem I'll check it out tomorrow
Great vid! I have the exact same motor but my problem is on the front, my tilt work on the motor but do not tilt on the shitty handle or the buttons by the trolling motor, and my ignition switch don't work either (I can't start the motor either) is like it loss power somewhere in the front, any idea will be really appreciated, TY.
Thank you. Super helpful.
a little dielectric grease on those contacts would go a long way in keeping them clean
thank you for an informative video.
My issue is I have no trim control I can’t find anything lol on an outboard hydraulic motor, I have to manually lift from outside the boat risking injury, guy I got from is no help
Going to try this tonight, been having issues with the UP movement and I have almost the same 60hp motor you have. When I would click the TILT UP button, it would click towards the rear of the motor (assuming the relay) and nothing would happen. Then i would have to push down/up/down/up/down/up until it FINALLY worked. Been dealing with this issue for a month now. I will report back.
Eric did the relay swap fix your trim issue
@@jbkahl Yup, easiest fix I ever had on my boat. lol
thanks a bunch ! your video helped me out today
Great info very informative 👍 AAA
Hey my trim button on throttle feels weird for down button. Motor goes up not down on the handle. Will go up or down on the motor switch. Is my issue the throttle switch?
@ZBark22 Maybe someone can chime in but I would get out my meter and start checking where the power stops. There might be a wire diagram online that would help.
Excellent video, many thanks.
Was just wondering.. When you pushed your trim switch up and down before did the motor sound the same as when it is working? My motor will go down put not up. Trim fluid is full.
Fred what year engine is that ??? I just purchased a 1978 pro craft and it has the same motor ...
Thanks for watching! That was a 1997.
Ohio Fred thank you I also subscribed!
@@UncleRene65 I thank you for that and I did the same.
great video thanks
Mine would go down but not up. When I took the raising relay apart the contacts looked like new but when I switched it with the other one it proved it was bad on the inside. (not unlike my ex :)
Hi Fred. Went to start my tracker 60hp mercury just like yours and all I get is a click.. any ideas ??
Hi Uncle Rene. First thing I would check is all connections and status of battery. Maybe a bad ground somewhere. But that is the first place I would look.
Ohio Fred thank you Fred will start there !! Have a good one!
That's a Mariner. :P
LOL... I know!!! I always wanted to get a nice Black Mercury Cowl. Too cheap!!! Thanks for watching!
hi my tilt seems to have buggered it self it wont go back up no sound or anything tried cleaning the contacts on the relays still no go any ideas,
My motor trim would not go down and I read your site and tried it. It worked with one relay, but the other would not. I bought a new relay and it still will not work. Any suggestions on what I need to do.
Excellent vidoe... does this all applied to the Suzuki 200 HP 1999?
Thanks will do
My trim part is working but the up and down does not I just had the motor rebuilt and had it put on what could be the problem? I have a Mercury 120
I need help in operating power trim on my 60hp mariner motor. Again compared to my 50hp Mercury the fuel consumption is just too much. Is the fuel consumption normal of there could be something wrong. Pliz assist.
Reading other peoples comment on there 60hp tracker, does anybody else have a problem with the trim loosing pressure when it is in the up position ? When I changed out the old motor I notice a pin hole in the top of the manifold. Is that suppose to be there ?
would this work when controls on motor works but not on the throtle control
I have a 2007 Yamaha 90 4 stroke and the trim quit working. What can I do to fix this problem?
My motor is stuck in the upward position. Is there a way to release it down if neither buttons work?
nice video thanks for share it
Does your outboard have a trim sender? My 1996 60 HP Mercury doesn't have one. I'd like to install one but need an example where it sits, etc. Thanks.
OhioFred I just had a look. There is a place for it on the starboard side, just need to tilt it up a bit to see it. There are 2 unused cables as well, which I assume would be for it. I have the manual, it just showed it on the port side. Thanks for your reply.
Will this work for a tilt that won't get the motor to stow height?
My Power tilt trim motor: Mercury 60HP 1060412DD down tilt switch came on when raining and stay on until battery is dead.
Can you help?
corrosion in one of your trim switches most likely ...take switch apart and clean it well
You forgot the DIELECTRIC GREASE after you cleaned the relays before you plugged the them back in the connector...!
changed out tilet and trim losted fluid and now cant get it to work cant get air out
I have watched your video and tested the relays or clean it 5 prongs but my problem is still the same. My trim will go down but not coming up just that clicking noise. Any suggestion what might be the real problem is? "Help"
***** swap the relays and see if it goes in the reverse order of work/not work.....relays are the same.
I have a mercury engine and it won't go up or down. Any ideas on how to fix it? I have a 80 horse power engine
Soham Vencappa I've got the same problem. Did you get yours fixed and if so, what was wrong?
have you ever changed the fluid in a trim and tilt system?
ok
good vidio heiped a lot
If this does not work your trim and tilt fluid could be low
Was it making a clicking sound before you cleaned it?
From what I recall no clicking at all.
campingfamily2 Thanks. One of mine is clicking you can hear it and feel it when I try to raise the motor. Gonna take them apart tomorrow and clean hopefully that will be it.
David cuziwanna could be a bad relay itself. Post back what you find.
Absolutely! Ill clean them first. And if that dont work down to the local marina for new ones.
I have a 1993 Johnson tracker pro 60hp that is having problems with the tilt trim. The it appears that the tilt trim function will start but won't stop. It happened on my way home from buying the boat. I got home and the motor had raised all of the way up. Then while I was standing there it started lowering the motor but wouldn't stop.
Any ideas? I replaced the oldest relay, the other one had been replaced 2 years ago.
I have same motor it goes down but quit going up ]]]
Definitely clear both relays'. Hopefully one of them is the problem.
THANK YOU. You saved me time and money.
thanks for the video. totally fixed my problem this afternoon!