Trim gauge

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April 20, 2013 at 12:35 am #420203

Bass Cat Boats
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Is it hard to replace? and where can I get one for 2011 Puma FTD with 250 Pro XS. Last edited by basscatpuma3 on April 20th, 2013, 12:48 am, edited 1 time in total.

April 20, 2013 at 3:42 am #420206

Bass Cat Boats
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Warranty on a 2011 model.

April 20, 2013 at 10:39 am #420208

basscatpuma3
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OK thanks

June 9, 2013 at 12:09 am #379978

Bass Cat Boats
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I assume that this is an analog gauge? If so then you can loosen up the “trim potentiometer” and move it back and forth while watching the needle on the gauge. You will have to trim up the motor to access the sender so move it until the needle reads 3/4 of the way. Tighten it up and then trim motor down to see where the needle ends up on the bottom. Then alternately loosen and tighten the sender until you have the needle on the bottom of the gauge with the motor tucked in. That should do it. The trim potentiometer is located on the upper left side of the motor bracket (the passenger side of the boat). It is a black round item with a wire going to it about 1″ in diameter. Everyone should believe in something. I believe Ill just go fishing!

June 9, 2013 at 12:12 am #379982

Bass Cat Boats
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We generally find the trim sender (potentiometer) is faulty and requires a new sending unit. This is fairly common on analog units (not SmartCraft) and not very often on digital senders.

June 9, 2013 at 12:22 am #379985

bhsmith50
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Thanks for the info, Ill be checking it out Mon or Tues.

June 10, 2013 at 2:35 pm #379987

bhsmith50
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Thanks to all, especially JEH in LA, trim gauge indicates correctly after a minor adjustment to potentiometer. Took 5 min.

June 10, 2013 at 3:34 pm #379989

JEH in La
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bhsmith50 wrote:Thanks to all, especially JEH in LA, trim gauge indicates correctly after a minor adjustment to potentiometer. Took 5 min.Glad that you were successful Bobby. Its always good when you can avoid a trip to the shop by doing it yourself. Saves $$ that you can spend on baits.Everyone should believe in something. I believe Ill just go fishing!

July 9, 2013 at 2:14 pm #420210

basscatpuma3
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Just an update on my trim gauge it started working again. didnt do anything to it. all is well. happy, happy, happy.

July 10, 2013 at 4:31 am #420212

Jstew
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That means you either have a short or a failing sensor. Just like unwelcome relatives – itll return…..

April 6, 2014 at 9:38 pm #298369

pantera123
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Have a 2008 Cougar FTD. trim gauge has always worked fine but is now acting up. There is a delay for instance i will start trimming down and it will not move until i let off the my trim lever. It also shows more or less trim than it should. Is there a way to reset the gauge?

October 9, 2014 at 2:35 am #323458

Bass Cat Boats
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Any engine dealer can fix the issue. Probably sensor issue, but easy fix usually.

October 9, 2014 at 2:36 am #323478

Bass Cat Boats
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Not use what dealership is your dealership. If they are still your engine dealership then they can fix this. It is usually the trim sender on the engine. If not then it is just the gauge and we would send you one no problems.

October 10, 2014 at 2:02 am #323497

Hooter
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My trim indicator never bounced around, but it did go off scale on the high side. Gauge was bad.
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