Power Trim Wire

[earlbuddy]

I'm working on a '99 Johnson 40hp model J40PLEEA. I found this white wire which leads to the power trim. Can anyone tell me where it connects?
Thanks

 

[Boobie]

Does the power trim and everything connected to it still work properly ??

 

[earlbuddy]

Yes it does

 

[Boobie]

Then don't worry about it.

 

[joereeves]

Curious..... Where does the other end of that pinned white wire lead to?

Usually, but not always, white oriented wires, plain, faded with gray, containing a different color stripe, whatever, are associated with the PTT gauge.

 

[earlbuddy]

It goes to the power trim. I don't have a gauge. Does this white wire go to a gauge? Thanks

 

[flyingscott]

See if you have a connector missing a wire. The pin on the end means it was in an amphenol connector at one time.

 

[joereeves]

It goes to the power trim. I don't have a gauge. Does this white wire go to a gauge? Thanks

Okay... That white wire is not actually going to the PTT unit as the only wires that go to that are colored Green & Blue to operate the electric motor. That white wire no doubt leads to the sending unit that would normally operate the gauge (up/dn) needle. So... no danger of anything going wrong. Just tape it up and sit it somewhere out of the way.

 

[earlbuddy]

Thanks guys for your help. Where is the sending unit located?

 

[joereeves]

On the earlier models.... attached to the top inside portion of the port transom bracket.

On the 1999 model... I don't know as I retired in 1991... BUT... I'm sure another member will jump in here and relay that info.