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Old 09-17-2018 | 08:12 PM
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First things first, try jumping the solenoids.
BIGSLOW is correct.
Green wire is for down (green, grass, down)
Blue wire is for up (blue, sky, up)

It does seem a little odd that both are not working, but it could happen.

Tip: IF you are going to replace a trim solenoid, replace BOTH of them on the pump, up and down. 3 bolts pulls out the 2 solenoids. If one is dead, the other is likely not far behind, and they are cheap my boat parts standards. Keep the spare, used, good one on board in case of emergency or to toss to a friend if needed.
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Old 09-17-2018 | 09:35 PM
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I do have the keys in the on position.. when i push the switch up i hear the pumps for the sterndrive but when i push the down switch there is nothing.. I was gonna check the solenoids
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What do you race in the desert??
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Old 09-17-2018 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TxHawk
Which boat did you buy?
I race a spec trophy truck ..
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Old 09-18-2018 | 06:18 AM
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My favorite chunk of wood...
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Old 09-21-2018 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by brianracedesert
Hello Everyone,

. I have power when I push the switches up and hear the pumps but, when I push the switches in the down position there is no sound of the sterndrive pumps .. Any ideas would be helpful for this newbie powerboater ..

Are you using the "trailer" switches on the dash and have you tried the trim button on the side of the throttle?

I'd assume solenoids as well.
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Old 09-21-2018 | 01:43 PM
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Also check backside of trim switches. Possible the ring terminals popped off the switch, but odd for it to do on both....

You also seem to have problems with starting this boat (other thread). Why not pay a marine or good auto mechanic to come look at it for 2 hours? May save you days of aggravation?....
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Old 09-21-2018 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by venmous28
Are you using the "trailer" switches on the dash and have you tried the trim button on the side of the throttle?

I'd assume solenoids as well.
The trim button on the throttle does the same thing .. Does not go down but goes up ... Same with the dash switches...
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Old 09-21-2018 | 02:50 PM
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Check the down solenoid
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Old 09-21-2018 | 07:10 PM
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"Runs and Sounds Great, CLEAN AND CLEAR TITLE, Tested and inspected, Ready for Fun Now, Great Looking Speed Boat, Well Cared For"

if this was in the add of the one you bought on EBAY someone need a talking to. hope you get it sorted out and start to have fun on it
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