Trim issue

[dmac14]

Ok so got the boat out from storage, suprisingly started up in the driveway in about 3 seconds of turning over. So I was pretty happy, but went to put the motor up and the trim just makes a clicking sound. Not really sure how these things work so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

-Dylan

[skunked_again]

id check to make sure youre getting 12 volts to the trim unit.

[dmac14]

Well the battery did start the engine, and we just charged the battery fully. So I would believe it is getting 12 volts

[burleytog]

Sounds like a lack of voltage to me.  I've had it happen a time or two when messing with batteries.

[Javelin200]

May need to replace the trim relays.

[Hot Rod]

How's the trim fluid level?  I'd check that first cause it is easy to do.

But it sounds to me like an electrical issue.  Remove/Clean/re-connect all connections and try again.

The last time I had a crankin' battery go bad, my first indication was that it would barely raise the motor when it wasn't running even though it cranked the movor over just fine.  Based on that I think the trim draws more than the starter but I'm not certain.

[Wayne P.]

Swap the trim relays and see if it works one way and not the other. It sounds like a it's time to replace both of them.

[dmac14]

Ok checked through the wires and just cleaned them a bit and put them back on nice an snug. Works fine now. Thanks for the help guys!