Solenoid Switch For Power Trim

[Guest csfishinfool]

I am getting ready to tackle replaceing my solenoid switch for my Power Trim.Its on a 1989 150hp Mariner Mag II It looks fairly easy, The switch clips onto the motor block. There is a positive negative and a ground wire. The mechanic is wanting 40 dollars for the part, and 100 dollars worth of labor. I think i can do this in about thirty minutes. Anyone have any tips or is there anything I am missing.

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I am getting ready to tackle replaceing my solenoid switch for my Power Trim.Its on a 1989 150hp Mariner Mag II It looks fairly easy, The switch clips onto the motor block. There is a positive negative and a ground wire. The mechanic is wanting 40 dollars for the part, and 100 dollars worth of labor. I think i can do this in about thirty minutes. Anyone have any tips or is there anything I am missing.

YOU CAN DO THIS JUST WATCH YOUR WIRES DONT TOUCH AND KEEP THEM IN THE SAME LOCATIONS THEY CAME OFF OF

[Guest]

I have the same problem.

Where did you buy the part?

[getfished]

You are on the right track. It's fairly straightforward. Another point to consider I think is this. When troubleshooting, I think lots of outboards have 2 relays for this. One for up and on for down. Often you have the up or the down not working but seldom is it both. In these cases many times you can switch them around or just switch the wires around if they are long enough. Doing this will usually verify if a part is actually failed because the problem usually shows up reversed which will verify your suspicion. I hope this is understandable.

[Guest csfishinfool]

You are on the right track. It's fairly straightforward. Another point to consider I think is this. When troubleshooting, I think lots of outboards have 2 relays for this. One for up and on for down. Often you have the up or the down not working but seldom is it both. In these cases many times you can switch them around or just switch the wires around if they are long enough. Doing this will usually verify if a part is actually failed because the problem usually shows up reversed which will verify your suspicion. I hope this is understandable.

Yeah it is, thanks a ton for the info guys, You can buy the parts online or have a shop order them in for you.

[Guest]

My problem was much bigger.

The entire hydraulic pump had to be replaced.

At least I have a 1 year warranty on that rig.

[Guest csfishinfool]

I replaced my bottom trim solenoid. It was a bit more tricky than I had thought. The new solenoid came with a metal bracket. When trying to remove the old bracket from the motor it was near impossible to get to the bolts. After finally loosening them, they couldn't be removed because they were hitting the block when backing out. I went back to my original plan and just removed the bracket from the new solenoid and clipped it on. Success. But only my down trim was working. Went and removed the top solenoid, and sure enough it was bad too. Just waiting on sportsboats to get them back in and i will have it done!!! Overall this is a simple job. The shop wanted to charge me 40 dollars for the part and then labor. I spent 40 dollars on two soleniods and the labor isn't going to be an hour long.