Odd trim sender switch problem

[DennisG01]

Just another thought, you showed it with engine up on tilt pin. Moving it by hand did it show full up, as there would be no difference (lever away from engine)? Suspect you were not able to duplicate the expected readings precisely. Can you lower the engine into a range we you expect a meaningful reading, and then insert your hand or tool and then move the lever? Does it then magically read? I suspect not, as I think your engine position has something to do with this problem, and therefore as mentioned above, the wiring may be moving, be damaged in the down operating position maybe returning to proper contact in the fully up position.

The picture above is not mine, but of course it looks just like that. And it was in that position that I moved it manually. I didn't try starting with the engine only partially trimmed up, then moving the lever manually - I only did it with the engine all the way up (which made it easier to get my hand in there from hanging over the back of the boat/bracket, too). But I was able to get the LCD display to react as expected.

I think the next step is to do as you guys mentioned it and take it off to give it a once over. It'll a week and half till I get to it, but I'll post back.... assuming my memory cooperates with me this time!

[Kirk Gibson]

Same thing

Had the same problem with mine, (both engines, F150s) and I sprayed them both real good with some WD while moving them by hand and they went back to working perfect.
Just my 2 cents.
Good Luck.

[DennisG01]

Had the same problem with mine, (both engines, F150s) and I sprayed them both real good with some WD while moving them by hand and they went back to working perfect.
Just my 2 cents.
Good Luck.

Interesting. Thanks for the tip!