Maxum 1800 SR3 trim issue - Maxum Boat Owners Club

Salle80 · 08-13-2024, 01:41 PM

So on the first ride with the boat I realized the trim was not working as expected. The trim gauge was stuck in DOWN position and the trim UP/DOWN worked intermediate.

Back at the port (after reading on the forum), I switched the trim button back and forward x number of times and it seems I got the trim UP/DOWN to work in both directions including needle movement UP/DOWN on the trim gauge.

My concern however is if this has only solved the issue temporarily or if the issue is due to a need to replace solenoids?

mmwjr · 08-13-2024, 03:20 PM

Most likely the solenoids are new end of life. Good news is that they are cheap by boating terms, ~$25 US.

Salle80 · 08-13-2024, 04:57 PM

I figured that. Is there a Part list documentation somewhere here on the forum or a OEM database people are using to find their replacements parts or compatible replacements of other brands?

I have looked through the documents I have and cannot find part numbers on these type of parts (solenoid, trim transducers etc.).

mmwjr · 08-13-2024, 05:27 PM

Go to this site and enter your engine serial number to look up part numbers.

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/m...SAAEgLf7fD_BwE

Salle80 · 08-13-2024, 07:42 PM

Thanks, seems to be a lot of different replacement brands with different price ranges.
Are there any well known brands one should look for in general or avoid?

mmwjr · 08-13-2024, 08:46 PM

I typically use OEM parts or a aftermarket brand I know has good reviews for a particular product.

shrew · 08-14-2024, 08:30 PM

It's not even that complex. Just google "Mercruiser Trim solenoid". A lot of times they sell them in sets of two because there is one for up and one for down. I strongly recommend replacing in sets. This is a common item to need replacing.

Salle80 · 08-14-2024, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shrew

It's not even that complex. Just google "Mercruiser Trim solenoid". A lot of times they sell them in sets of two because there is one for up and one for down. I strongly recommend replacing in sets. This is a common item to need replacing.

Yep I realized that, i ordered a set yesterday. Also ordered the limit switch set just in case I run into problem with them in future. Seems pretty straight forward (thanks to youtube) to replace as well. But I know I will curse a couple of times due to the tight space were the trim pump solenoids are located