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Troubleshooting Trim Steer the boat. Failed solenoids relays and corrosion at connections relay sockets quick-disconnect plugs etc are some of the most common problems associated with tilt and trim system failure.
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Yamaha 250 outboard trim and tilt problems. Yamaha 250 Trim Tilt Problem. Sounds like the relay has failed internally. Unplug the the connector for the solinoid control.
Make sure the solinoid ground is intact. Apply 12 volts to the 18Ga blue and then green wires. If the solinoid clicks and has voltage and the trim motor still does not work odds are high the relay failed internally.
If you removed the large green and blue wires from the relay and applied power ground to them then you did indeed directly test the motor. And if it did not then run the motor is the problem. And btw the trim gauge and its indicating sensor are completely separate from the trimtilt mechanism - so thats a separate different issue.
If you see fluid on the outside of the PTT unit or if your outboard wont stay tilted up or stay tilted out when running it may mean that the seals or internal valves are in need of inspection. Have the unit inspected by an authorized Yamaha Marine dealer and if necessary disassembled and repaired. With the blue and green wire removed from the relay I get 128 volts and negative 128 volts when operating the switches but with the wires connected I was getting nothing.
I do not think it is a switch problem as both switches do the same thing. Also when hooking the trim motor up direct it will travel in both directions with no issues. Jun 23 2018.
The seal you see is the dust seal. Inside that is the oil seal and what is leaking is the piston seal. Replace all of them.
The kit will have the entire selection of seals. Hopefully the corrosion on yours isnt bad because they can be hard to remove. Failed solenoids relays and corrosion at connections relay sockets quick-disconnect plugs etc are some of the most common problems associated with tilt and trim system failure.
Hydraulic pump assembly problems. Hydraulic fluid doesnt evaporate so if you can hear the trim motor running but your outboard wont tilt up you likely have a leak. You can replace the fluid as a short-term fix but youll likely have to get the leak fixed by a Yamaha Certified Mechanic although sometimes the leak is so tiny that it takes several months for enough fluid to leak out of the system to impact the power tilt and trim.
As the motor runs the trim rams slowly come up followed by the tilt. Once they are all the way up Put the cap back on the reservoir and then trim back down. I think you are not allowing enough air in the system to bleed it out properly.
Just my opinion based on your write up Steve 1989 Mako 250 with twin yamaha 150 hpdi. Yamaha f 350 outboard with tilt problems. 1998 Yamaha 150 HP.
Trim tilt work fine until you tilt all the way up then it gets stuck. You have to loosen the manual release valve to get it partially back down and then it works fine again unle. By Staff Writer Last Updated April 9 2020 Troubleshooting a Yamaha outboard motors tilt and trim is fairly straightforward usually involving a thorough visual inspection and a check of the hydraulic fluid level.
Things to look for include any build-up of dirt and sand as well as a lack of sufficient or appropriate grease. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TVs watch history and influence TV recommendations.
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First off it sounds like you have air in the system so it needs to be fully upcochoked up in place then open the filler cap and top it off. Leave it like that for about 15 mins before putting cap back on and lowering it down etc. Also the noise could be from a semi-corroded main tilt tube.
90 hp 4 stroke yamaha outboard. Tilt trim doesnt operate either remotely or at the engine. Prior to that problem surfacing the engine turned over and sputtered but would not start.
1 Bad relay in tilt system 2 Possible bad fuel pump. Now I have a problem with a Mercury Verdao 250 from 2015 where the tilt is not. Problems with a Yamaha boat motors tilt and trim can be rectified by following some steps.
Troubleshooting Trim Steer the boat. Slow down and make small incremental adjustments to the trim if steering the boat becomes difficult or the boat feels unstable. The adjustments should be small.
Press the trim switch so that the bow moves up or down. Dedicated to my father who taught me early on that if I set my mind to a task I could accomplish whatever I chose. June 25 2016 - Rest in peace Dad.
I have ran into this before the best was to find your problem is go to the back of the boat and use the trim on the motor and when you push the switch tap the trim motor with a smal hammer and push the button repeatedly. If it starts to work then the tilt motor is junk may have water in it or may have a bad spot in the motor. Outboard trim-tilt relays explained - YouTube.
The trim and tilt system of your boats outboard motor has its own set of problems many of which you can fix on your own. Simple fixes include adding a set of O-rings or swapping out parts that you can unbolt from the system and replace with new parts. Certified Marine Technician.
I have a 2003 yamaha 115 hp 4 stroke that gives me troubles. I have a 2003 yamaha 115 hp 4 stroke that gives me troubles tilting it up off of the tilt locks. At the upper end of the travel it seems to skip out more than low or mid range.
Power the power tilt trim fully up. Remove reservoir filler cap check level. Add fluid until it overflows.
ATF Dexron II 4. Cycle the tilt trim up down 4 or 5 times 5. With the tilt fully up re-check and top up as required.
If the unit is full and continues to fall down slowly you probably have a damaged o ring on the. Yamaha T8 trimtilt problem. Ive got a 2003 yamaha t8 that im experiencing issues with.
I was able to tilt the motor down no problem but when I went to trim up it wouldnt move. I could hear the electric motor running slightly different sound than normal but the motor didnt go anywhere. I was able to get the motor to raise by repeatetly.
We have a Suzuki DF 90 2001 on our 1992 Arima Sea Ranger hard top which we keep in salt water. In the 4 years weve owned the boat the hydraulic tilt and trim unit has failed because the reservoir seal which sits under the water failed.