My trim system does not work!! Is this a electircal system or hydralic?? How do I fix this??
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I had this problem on my 2004 20v and had to replace the actuator. The actuators (Lenco is the brand I think) are about 150 give or take. I would test to see if it is getting power and if it is, it is probably the actuator. It is not to difficult to repalace and you can find new ones online. I am not sure but earlier model Tiges had a different type of actuator. Hope this helps.
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Do a search on the forum and there is tons of threads on it. I actually just finished battling my Taps system on my 21v. My system was a bennet and the relay had gone bad and the switch was shorting and I think the main culprit. First step is to jump the wires before the switch and if it works then you know it isn't the pump and is something electrical.
Here is the thread on my relay.
http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17223
The best bet is to just do a few searches on the forum. Do you have a Bennet system or a Lenco?
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I have a 99 2100 and Bennett also makes my taps system. the motor is located under the observer seat, there's a circular door there and its in that compartment, may be a little diff on yours. Mine is hydraulic and if yours is a Bennett too, have no worries they are a great company to work with.
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You will have the Bennett system. It is hydraulic. First thing to do is check the pump to see if it is working. They are pretty bulletproof so a pump failure is highly unlikely. Make sure it has fluid in the reservoir. If it is low, fill it up. They use standard Dextron/Mercon III tranny fluid. If nothing happens when you hit the switch, it is more than likely something simple like a loose ground. Worst case is generally a bad switch or relay. If you can hear the pump when you hit the switch but, the plate doesn't move, you are just low on fluid. If that's the case, fill it up and check for leaks. The most common leak is at the rams, usually just a seal. Bennett still produces these systems so parts are available and Bennett is great to work with.
Whatever you do, don't cut the green wire coming from the port ram! It's a shielded wire and its a bitch to put back together. It is for your gauge and nothing else.You'll get your chance, smart guy.
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Originally posted by NICKYPOO View PostWhatever you do, don't cut the green wire coming from the port ram! It's a shielded wire and its a bitch to put back together. It is for your gauge and nothing else.
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