The PDF download is the complete troubleshooting guide for pre-Deutsch products.
Please Follow The Instructions And Drawings Carefully.
Call the Lenco Service Department at
(772)288-2662
for technical assistance.
Please follow these simple steps to assist you evaluating a defective Trim Tab system
*Note – Most problems are due to connections! Maintaining quality secure corrosion free connections will keep your system running smoothly for years!
Always check fuses or breakers first prior to beginning your trouble shooting journey! In-line fuses are supplied by the Boat Builder or the end user. Lenco does not provide this product and cannot advise on the location. In most cases the Inline fuse is connected to the RED power wire coming from the Lenco Switch control box.
Step 1: Check the connections where the actuator wires meet the Switch control box wires on the side that is not functioning.
Step 2: Find the color the wires for the specific side that is not functioning.
- Black & White with Green trace wire for Starboard – Right side
- Black & White with Red trace wire for Port – Left side
Step 3: Disconnect both the Black & White actuator wires from the switch control box Wires leaving the connectors on the switch control box wires.
Step 4: Touch the White wire lead to a Positive (+) 12V battery terminal and the Black wire lead to a Negative (-) 12V battery terminal. The actuator should extend while connected to the battery. Reverse the polarity of the wire leads to the battery terminals and the actuator should retract.
Step 5: If the actuator does not extend and retract you may have a defective actuator and it will need to be replaced. To determine which actuator you have and the part number click here. actuator types and part number. Once you have determined the replacement actuator, contact any Marine dealer or boat yard in your area and they can get the part for you within a day. You can also search the web under Lenco for retailers who you can buy direct from and they will ship directly to you. Click here for MSRP on all our parts. Lenco Part Numbers & Suggested Retail Pricing
If your system is within the Three year warranty period and you are the original Owner with a Bill Of Sale, contact Lenco marine at the number and or e-mail listed below and we will process your warranty replacement directly.
If the actuator does extend and retract properly, Re-connect the black and white wire leads back to the switch control box wireleads (black to black & white to white) and try to run the actuator from the keypad. If the actuator works properly the problem was a bad connection(s). Congratulations, you just repaired your trim tab system. (I suggest checking the other connections)
If after you reconnect the wire leads properly and the actuator does not work from the key pad then the problem may be in the Switch Control box or Key pad. Call Lenco marine or send a detailed e-mail regarding the steps you followed and your status after testing and a Customer Service representative will contact you promptly.
772-288-2662 Ext. 110
info@lencomarine.com
General Troubleshooting for Pre-Deutsch Switch Wiring
