Yamaha Tilt/Trim

[Capt Joe]

My 50 HP 4 Stroke will not move up or down with the power tilt/trim. There ia a clicking sound when I hit the buttons on the controls or on the motor.<br />The motor was very sluggish to raise last time we retrieved the boat from the water. I am no mechanic. Any suggestions?

 

[vidar]

Re: Yamaha Tilt/Trim

hi there. the clicking you heard is the relays for the tr/tilt.check the wires from them to hydraulic motor using a test ligth or a multimeter if they are getting any voltage when pushing the switch..if power-dead motor..if not-bad relay.. hope this can get you started..

 

[ds77755]

Re: Yamaha Tilt/Trim

I've had this problem as well. Here's what I've found, hope it helps:<br />1. Make sure battery is fully charged and connections are clean (if the motor was sluggish going up or down last time, battery may need to be recharged).<br />2. If your are charged, check your relays (see my post on July 2, 2003 - I got some great advice on what to check). <br />3. If you are charged and getting power at your relays, it may be the motor that activates the hydraulic pump.<br />4. If its the motor, the motor brushes may need replacing (i.e., you're going to need a mechanic to do for you - probably around $200 to do)<br /><br />Good luck