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  • --how do i replace the tilt/trim relays?

    Originally posted by boats.net View Post
    Probably need to replace the both the trim relays.
    how do I 'replace the trim relays?"
    96' force 75hp

    My tilt/trim button in the throttle control stopped working, I think.
    It was acting weird at beginning of season. Sometimes when engaged
    nothing would happen. The the next time it would work-you could hear
    it engaging and the engine would go up and down. Sometimes the button
    would not disengage after I took my thumb off. Like it was stuck in up or
    down. Now I get no response when pushing the tilt/trim button up or down.
    This thumb button is in the throttle control on the captain's stand.



    ******i think i figured it out. Have a link where I can find the correct relay
    part numbers to replace mine with:
    1996 75hp force
    mercury tilt/trim controls




    I suspect the 'trim relays' have failed. How do I replace these 'tilt/trim relays'? Thanks so much. You guys helped me replace the tilt/trim piston last year. The tilt/trim motor I replaced ~3yrs ago.

    I appreciate your advice!
    Last edited by surfsalterpath; 07-17-2011, 04:09 PM.

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    ....

    ...yep. As I suspected from previous suggestions. The green/blue wires touched to the battery posts engaged the til/trim up and down.

    Now I guess the issues either lies in the thumb button on the throttle or the relays under the engine cover. I am thinking the issue is going to be in the thumb button on the throttle control at the captain's stand. Especially since I was having intermittent issues with the thumb control and it also sticking a few times. Is there a replacement part for this or do I have to find a new throttle control?

    Thanks!!
    surfsalterpath

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    • #3
      I went in and unhooked the relays and then hooked them back.
      Then the wires going to the relays have plugs so I unplugged and
      cleaned the plug contacts. Viola! Lucky this time....it works.
      But now I know what to look for and how the thumb switch is connected
      to the relays under the cowl {i guess the cowl is the engine cover }
      Normally things end up being a lot more complicated or need more repair
      than this. I really appreciate your advice. If the tilt/trim thumb control needs
      fixing sounds like that would be a tougher job?

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