2004 Yamaha 115 4-Stroke Tilt Trim

[phb290]

Hello all,

I joined the forum to ask some questions about a boat /motor that's been sitting for almost 20 months without being started. Today is day one that I have it, and the first problem I have encountered is the trim/tilt system.

2004 Yamaha 115 4-stroke. Battery is brand new. When I push the buttons to tilt the motor (both on the motor and the throttle) the relays click and the small tilt motor makes noise like it's trying to lift/lower the motor, but nothing moves. I didn't see any leaks, but I still topped off the hydraulic fluid. This did not give me any results.

If anyone has a suggestion about what to check next, I would appreciate the advice. From what I've read it could be the relay, but would the electric tilt motor still have power if the relays were bad?

Thanks again, everybody.

 

[99yam40]

if the T&T motor is running but not moving the T&T then I would check the manual release screw to make sure it is closed off

 

[phb290]

Thanks for your reply. The manual release screw is so tight and slightly corroded that I'm unable to move it in either direction. I am planning on borrowing a larger flathead screwdriver from a family member to try again - afraid of stripping the screw with my current tool.

 

[phb290]

I should also mention that the motor is currently up, sitting on the small transom saver kickstand.

 

[phb290]

A buddy of mine who has a similar motor said to tap the t and t motor with a hammer. This worked for me, but he also advised I should probably go ahead and replace the t and t motor as this is a sign it will fail soon.

Can anyone comment on this?