Starter Solenoid and Tilt and Trim Problems

[Phillip.Whigham]

Hello All,
I'm having some issues with the electrical on a 50TLRA. Last weekend I had problems with what seemed to be the starter solenoid. I was getting a buzzing noise from the solenoid but eventually got the motor started. Once I got the boat home I wanted to look and check out the starter solenoid but now the tilt and trim wont go up or down. Can someone please help?

[boats.net]

Load test battery, check condition of battery cables and are clean and tight.

[Phillip.Whigham]

I have 2 new Batteries and have tried them both.

[99yam40]

Check voltage with a meter at different points while putting a load on system.
You have a bad connection that can be located with a voltage drop test.
Bad cable, battery, or just a connection

[Phillip.Whigham]

Thanks for the help! I found the problem to be the + battery cable. Cable was broken and grounding out on the hull. I cut and replaced the cable and now all is good. Ready for the water! Thanks again for the tips guys.