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The Commodore
Joined: 10 Nov 2021 Posts: 12 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:02 am Post subject: Trim Tabs 22 Cruiseer |
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I don't think my trim tabs are working. I purchased this 2007 22 Cruiser a couple of months ago and have been working my way through a variety of small issues. Trim tabs are next. When I press the rocker switches up or down nothing happens. I have no paperwork or manuals. How do these things work? Where do I begin troubleshooting? I've spotted a couple of inline fuses but have not opened them up. |
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Schuster
Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 121 City/Region: Port Orchard
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Witch
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:38 am Post subject: |
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It sounds like you are on the right track. I would see if there is electrical to the switch first, then follow that by seeing if the power goes past the switch, if not then possibly a bad switch (rocker). Continue to follow the power down to the pump. If you have power to the pump then possibly the pump is frozen. Just eliminate possible causes as you continue to trouble shoot. _________________ Dave
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The Commodore
Joined: 10 Nov 2021 Posts: 12 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:50 am Post subject: |
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There's a pump somewhere? Back under the engine behind the fuel tanks? |
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CC Rider
Joined: 19 Nov 2013 Posts: 157 City/Region: Tsawwassen
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: CC Rider
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | There's a pump somewhere? Back under the engine behind the fuel tanks? |
No, not if they are electric trim tabs.... _________________ MMSI#: 316033635 |
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cbbernard
Joined: 26 Aug 2021 Posts: 53 City/Region: Wakefield
State or Province: RI
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SEA STORY
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Note that on my 22, the hydraulic trim tabs don't work unless the key is in the ignition and turned part way on. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4560 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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If they are hydraulic, there will be a hydraulic oil reservoir, most likely in the stern somewhere. On my 22, they were electric. It's not unusual for the electric ones to eventually corrode and burn out if they get water in them. (I had that happen on mine). But would be more likely to only happen on one or the other, rather than both. If neither are working, and they are electric, I would bet more on a fuse. If hydraulic, could be a fuse, or the pump. I would definitely check any fuses in the circuit. Enjoyed meeting you out at Tenney Park. C-Traveler is all put away for the winter now. I have hydraulic tabs on it. I think I like them better than the electric... Colby |
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