I have read a number of threads on here about Nitro switch panels getting wet and malfunctioning. I've been wondering when my turn would come. It happened this week.
I was staying at a fish camp for a few days with my boat tied up at the dock and we had a hard rain one night. The next day, my engine trim switch kept trying to go down. Every time I would turn the power on at the main switch on the console, ( the panel that has livewells, bilge, horn etc) the trim switch would activate trying to make it go down.
The other trim switches on the boat all worked fine. I assumed the problem was at the bow panel since it has a trim up and down button. however, when I unplugged the bow panel completely, the problem still exists.
i'm now wondering if there is a short in the main switch panel at the console where the power button is. I'm trying to decide if I should take it in to a dealer to have them work on it to find the problem or should I just order one or both of those switch panels and replace them myself
it seems strange to me that the main switch panel doesn't even have a trim button on it and also that I have completely unplugged the bow mounted panel that does have a trim switch, but it doesn't cure the problem
When it comes to my basic knowledge of electricity switches have never been my strong suit.
Do any of y'all have any thoughts on what may be causing this problem?
Thank you in advance.