Purchased new in 11/2015 and after 20 hour service lost Taps gauge but trim tab still functions.
Previous Tige Service Dept. attempted to repair at 75 and 150 hour service same results.
Previous dealership retired 1/2017.
Justin at Tige had me test Ohms across white wires entering the Trim Tab Module.
Readings 245 - 246 Ohms.
Justin sent new Trim Tab Module.
I installed the unit Saturday morning.
We were out for a couple minutes and all seemed correct as the Taps Gauge
finally went from 8 to 1 upon startup.
After running for a few minutes, all systems operating normally I engaged the
trim system and I was delighted to see the Taps gauge move to 3.
The trim and bow of the boat seemed sluggish to respond but I was delighted to
see the Taps gauge move for the first time since early 2016.
I attempted to engage the trim again at which time I heard a "snap" or "thud"
type of sound and the Taps gauge immediately went to 8 and the trim and bow rise
responded much faster after this event. So again the Taps gauge does not
register trim tab position and gauge is again constantly pointing at 8 but trim tab still fuctions.
Frustrating and extremely disappointing as it took 2 years and numerous attempts
to correct this issue with no resolve.
What is more troubling is knowing I want to upgrade boats in the near future,
this will detract from the true value of this boat at trade in or private sale.
And without a truly experienced Tige service department in my area I feel as I
am forced to accept the present nuance and future loss.
Has anyone experienced this where the trim works correctly but does not register on Taps gauge?
Previous Tige Service Dept. attempted to repair at 75 and 150 hour service same results.
Previous dealership retired 1/2017.
Justin at Tige had me test Ohms across white wires entering the Trim Tab Module.
Readings 245 - 246 Ohms.
Justin sent new Trim Tab Module.
I installed the unit Saturday morning.
We were out for a couple minutes and all seemed correct as the Taps Gauge
finally went from 8 to 1 upon startup.
After running for a few minutes, all systems operating normally I engaged the
trim system and I was delighted to see the Taps gauge move to 3.
The trim and bow of the boat seemed sluggish to respond but I was delighted to
see the Taps gauge move for the first time since early 2016.
I attempted to engage the trim again at which time I heard a "snap" or "thud"
type of sound and the Taps gauge immediately went to 8 and the trim and bow rise
responded much faster after this event. So again the Taps gauge does not
register trim tab position and gauge is again constantly pointing at 8 but trim tab still fuctions.
Frustrating and extremely disappointing as it took 2 years and numerous attempts
to correct this issue with no resolve.
What is more troubling is knowing I want to upgrade boats in the near future,
this will detract from the true value of this boat at trade in or private sale.
And without a truly experienced Tige service department in my area I feel as I
am forced to accept the present nuance and future loss.
Has anyone experienced this where the trim works correctly but does not register on Taps gauge?
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