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Old 05-10-2007 | 11:19 AM
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After bringging the Scarab out of the water on Sunday, the trim of the outdrives (both of them) would only move to the "6" range on the indicators (used to go to 9) and the trailer switch would not move them at all. Is there some type of override that might have kicked in or a limit switch not allowing the drives to go up further. Our bayhouse is only 2 miles from the ramp so i was not concerned about dragging the skeg.

Any ideas on what may be causing this?

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Old 05-10-2007 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SANLEONKID
After bringging the Scarab out of the water on Sunday, the trim of the outdrives (both of them) would only move to the "6" range on the indicators (used to go to 9) and the trailer switch would not move them at all. Is there some type of override that might have kicked in or a limit switch not allowing the drives to go up further. Our bayhouse is only 2 miles from the ramp so i was not concerned about dragging the skeg.

Any ideas on what may be causing this?

Check the indicator cable. Might be kinked and bending, instead of moving the indicator.
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Old 05-10-2007 | 04:03 PM
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The drive itself is not moving regardless of the indicator.
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Old 05-10-2007 | 04:32 PM
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Trim limit switch?
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Old 05-10-2007 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jakkle5
Trim limit switch?

Is there one ???
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Old 05-10-2007 | 04:41 PM
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Is there one ???
should be one.
were they up all the way when you towed the boat home the first time?
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Old 05-10-2007 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BY U BOY
should be one.
were they up all the way when you towed the boat home the first time?

yes... they were
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Old 05-10-2007 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SANLEONKID
yes... they were
check the connection on the trailer switch.maybe just a loose wire.
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Old 05-11-2007 | 12:07 AM
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Could be low on hydralic fluid.
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Old 05-11-2007 | 08:02 AM
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pres the drive trim button and the trailer switch at the same time. If that don't do it look at your wiring.
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