Trim motor stuck

[curtisa]

ive got a 40hp johnson on my sons boat the other day i went to load it for him
and the motor started trimming all the way down if i push the up button the motor
seems to stop running but will not raise when i let off it continues to run trying to
trim down any help please!!!!!


Thanks

[Javelin389]

I had this happen one time on my old JohnnyRude. Seems like it was a stuck relay.

[curtisa]

Thats kinda where i was leaning to Thanks

[SEAHORSE]

don't rule out a shorted switch. The bow switch in a bass boat is a very common culprit.

[hawg whacker]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by SEAHORSE &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">don't rule out a shorted switch. The bow switch in a bass boat is a very common culprit.</td></tr></table>

+1--had it happen to me once.

Also had some water get into the switch on the shifter handle, and short that, also. Made the trim stick, too.