I have a 2011 Monterey 224 FS with mercruiser Alpha one drive.
2 problems:
1. The Trim switch on the throttle will engage both up and down, while going up however, the trim/elevation stops at about 5 degrees and the time hydraulic motor quits.
I feel this may be related to the sensor that senses the the tilt of the motor and disengages the motor at a certain level, or possibly a mechanical problems, trip arms not lubricated inside, or hung up.
I found the port side sensor on the out drive. How do you adjust it? The phillips screws on that piece are coroded and I fear stripping them to remove that sensor and inspect for problems.
2. Another time out the trim motor was stuck on. I though the trim motor might burn up. so I cut the battery power and it stopped. Then I cut the power back on and
the motor again came on and stayed on.
I shut the power again (it turned off) and I took out the 20 amp fuse ( it was pristine ). After having the power off for 2 hours trouble shooting, the trim motor work up and down with trim switch engagement, but still will not go all the way up to trailor position.
Trim Tilt motor sensor failure
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I have a 2011 Monterey 224 FS with mercruiser Alpha one drive.
2 problems:
1. The Trim switch on the throttle will engage both up and down, while going up however, the trim/elevation stops at about 5 degrees and the time hydraulic motor quits.
I feel this may be related to the sensor that senses the the tilt of the motor and disengages the motor at a certain level, or possibly a mechanical problems, trip arms not lubricated inside, or hung up.
I found the port side sensor on the out drive. How do you adjust it? The phillips screws on that piece are coroded and I fear stripping them to remove that sensor and inspect for problems.
2. Another time out the trim motor was stuck on. I though the trim motor might burn up. so I cut the battery power and it stopped. Then I cut the power back on and
the motor again came on and stayed on.
I shut the power again (it turned off) and I took out the 20 amp fuse ( it was pristine ). After having the power off for 2 hours trouble shooting, the trim motor work up and down with trim switch engagement, but still will not go all the way up to trailor position.