Trim gauge

it could be a grounding problem. It might be using the ground or +12v from the trim relay/motor, and when you are not running the thing, the ground or power is missing and you get no signal.Since it works when actually running the trim, it is unlikely the sensor itself is bad. You might check the many bullet connectors under the engine cowling to make sure one is not unplugged or loose.2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200

Rich B. Analog or digital, and which sender does your engine have? Did it work and quit, or has it not worked? BCB

Check the sender to see if it a puck style with a notched flat activator. Or a different unusual style from analog. We have had a few come in as Digital and they require the analog sender. BCB

Probably the trim sender but could be something else too… What does it show? Normally if sender is faulty it will show trim numbers they just arent right……Sherm

This happened to me as well.. If any of your trim switches have come loose or are connected improperly, the guage will not read right. On the front bow panel, my trim switches were reversed and one of the wires worked loose somehow and was hanging down… Go back through and make sure all the connections are good… if that is not the prob you may have a bad switch.

The main CANBUS line probably has a connector not fully engaged into the lock tab. IT should be visible in the maze of Mercury harnes under the console, or at the engine, under the cowl. BCB

Mine is acting goofy too… Went into the smartcraft manual and did the recalibration… Trim numbers are registering but I dont think its quite right… On previous boats the engine would be trimmed up to 4.0 and even higher when running WOT … trimmed out. Mine now reads 1.5 to 2.2 at the same speeds and trim angle. Maybe its right on this rig with the fury and the 8 in jackplate…

I thought it might be the prop and hull… thanks, then new FTD is awesome… mine is running right @ 78-79 mph right off the assembly line (post break in of course).