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2013/04/22 16:03:20 (permalink)

update on repairs

so i got the new exhaust gasket put in and sealed.  The problem now is i can not figure out the wiring for the relay box and i have no trim or tilt right now.  i have looked at the diagrams on the net and cant seem to figure out where i am going wrong.  Need to get this done so i can do the water pump

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    Brad1
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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/22 17:04:03 (permalink)
    Make sure the relay itself is not bad. I had the power trim go out on a 1990 90 hp Johnson and it was the relay. Chuck at outboard haven (he's not there anymore) knew right off the bat what the problem was and unplugged the old one and plugged in the new one.
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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/22 17:20:09 (permalink)
    I had trim before i started this project a few days ago worked perfect can it go bad that quick

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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/22 18:58:05 (permalink)
    I am really ready to throw in the towel.  Nothing seems to be going right, i am following all of the drawings to the letter and it just seems to be one thing after another. 

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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/22 19:13:14 (permalink)
    For your tilt and trim, have you checked the fuse? It should be located under the motor hood. I say that because many people look for it in the boat.
     
    Also check to see if you had a wire fall off your switch.



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    eyeassassin
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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/23 00:57:49 (permalink)
    I cannot find the fuse.  It worked 2 days ago, and the only wires i disconnected were in the relay box so that i could take the exhaust plate off.  I reconnected them according to how the diagram shows and have no power to the tilt,  I just ordered 2 new relays and they will be here in 2 days so hopefully that is the issue

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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/23 10:05:30 (permalink)
    Battery fully charged?  Did you check the voltage going back to the relay?  Sometimes it is the simple things.  
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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/23 11:19:25 (permalink)
    Checked both and they are good.  I am thinking that both relays went bad.  I have two new ones on the way that will be here thrusday so i will plug them in and hopefully it solves the problem

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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/23 13:47:51 (permalink)
    Odd that they quit when you had it apart. Be careful that your wiring is correct or you may burn out the new relays. 
     
    Isn't boating fun???

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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/23 20:40:37 (permalink)
    Quick question. Did they utilize plugs on the relays or were they loose wired with ring terminals?
     
    I hate to be a Monday morning quarterback, but if it is wired with ring terminals you need to make a detailed sketch of the relays prior to disassembling and label the wires with masking tape.  Even though wiring diagrams should be spot on, they're not always perfect.  Ask me how many coils I fried before I learned that lesson. 
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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/23 20:44:30 (permalink)
    Looks like problem is fixed. My friend found a shorted out wire going into the relay box

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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/23 23:03:37 (permalink)
    Glad you tracked it down.
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    Re:update on repairs 2013/04/24 09:05:13 (permalink)
    Good to hear, maybe your luck is turning around...

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