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Replacement Switches for Trim Controls

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Replacement Switches for Trim Controls

Postby theorifice » April 3rd, 2023, 2:38 am

The "buttons" on the console for controlling trim are either frozen or never had any good feedback. What alternatives are there without modifying the panel? If modifying the panel, what are good robust weatherproof options?

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Re: Replacement Switches for Trim Controls

Postby bud37 » April 3rd, 2023, 8:23 am

Which buttons don't work....the engine drive trim buttons or the trim tab buttons ?
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Re: Replacement Switches for Trim Controls

Postby g36 » April 3rd, 2023, 11:16 am

I would remove the screws to the panel to gain access to the switches. Once you can see the back of them it shouldn't be to difficult to cross these to new push button switches. There may be some numbers on the body of the switch to help id or you can just measure the mounting hole and find new ones that will fit and have the same switch action.
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Re: Replacement Switches for Trim Controls

Postby km1125 » April 3rd, 2023, 12:06 pm

If it's the trim tab switches you're talking about... I'd bet those are the standard Bennett switches mounted under that panel. They are not separate switches, but a module with four switches integrated. I know I have one of those around here somewhere from when I upgraded to the rockers, but I don't know where it is or I'd post some pics and look at it to see if it could be cleaned.
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Re: Replacement Switches for Trim Controls

Postby theorifice » April 21st, 2023, 2:16 pm

Thanks! Do you have a suggestion for a suitable rocker replacement?
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