Trottle handle trim switch(CAFE)
 

I need to know how to wire a single trim switch into the three switches on the dash of a cafe. Can anyone help? I've tried everyway I know, but I keep coming up with the same result. It will trim both drives but I can't trim them separtely. Thanks Scott

Re: Trottle handle trim switch(CAFE)
 

Scott,

Are you using diodes?

I'm not familiar with the Cafe, but I put a single trim switch from Rex Marine on the trottle handle of my 311 a few years ago. There was a wiring kit with some diodes in it that needed to be in the loop for it to work properly. I'll try to find the old diagram and see if it helps you.

Re: Trottle handle trim switch(CAFE)
 

Thanks Reddog382 Its a keikaffer it has three wire coming out of it. I know one is red is power blue is up ans green is down. I have three switches one to work each drive by itself and one in the middle that trims both together. Let me know what you find. Thanks Scott

Re: Trottle handle trim switch(CAFE)
 

Scott,

I believe you bought the throttles from my 382, correct?

I would sure like to help you solve this. The third common trim switch throws a wrench in it for me, but I can fix you up with the diagram from Rex Marine if you post or PM a fax number or address for me to send to.

Basically, the red goes direct to power source.

The green (down) goes through a diode and spilts to the green on drive #1 and #2.

The blue (up) goes through a diode and splits to the blue on drive #1 and #2

Re: Trottle handle trim switch(CAFE)
 

reddog I didn't buy your throttles Rob Sample did. But mine are the same throttles. Thanks for the help. I'll PM you my fax #. I think I need to buy this diode kit.

Re: Trottle handle trim switch(CAFE)
 

Reddog got your fax this morning. Thanks for the help. I'm going to get one of these diode kits and see how it works I'll keep you posted.. Thanks

Re: Trottle handle trim switch(CAFE)
 

Hey Reddog382 you were right I needed those diodes. They work great. Thanks for all your help. Scott

Re: Trottle handle trim switch(CAFE)
 

Scott,

Glad I could help you out.

Chris