Yamaha 130 intermittent no trim up

[Davidandkerrie69]

My 2000 130 BETO is intermitantly failing to trim up when using the helm control button. Pressing the up button, nothing happens <br /><br />If I hold it in for a few seconds, or wiggle the switch the trim sometimes starts. There are no relay clicks or trim motor noises. It's like the switch is faulty? Trim down works perfect as does trim up/down on the engine mounted control.<br /><br />Any ideas? Is the helm switch "easy" to get to to clean?<br /><br />Thanks David

 

[patrolcarr]

Re: Yamaha 130 intermittent no trim up

Hey David, I have the exact same engine. I even have the 2000 model and I have been getting the same exact problem in recent weeks. I have the Yamaha model 703 remote harness. Sometimes problems like this may be as simple as a bad/corroded/wet connection. I sprayed some 6-56 onto all the areas I had access to, hoping to displace moisture had it been present, without luck. If you find out what is causing this problem outside of this forum, please let me know your findings. I'll do the same. Thanks,Pat.

 

[Davidandkerrie69]

Re: Yamaha 130 intermittent no trim up

Hi Pat, I'll try reseating the connectors on the weekend. I don't have access to a schematic which will quickly lead me to where the problem is. I just need to know the colour codes for the wires and I'll find the problem with a multimeter. Delayed trimming is not good when towing waterskiers I also have a problem with the digital tach trim bars staying in the bottom position regardless of engine position. I've seen several posts on this problem and will sort that one after fixing the up trim.<br /><br />David

 

[Davidandkerrie69]

Re: Yamaha 130 intermittent no trim up

Pat, I priced a replacement switch and if reasonable was going to buy however they are incredibly expensive at $84 AUD. I borrowed the manual from the library. The trim circuit is straight forward with the switch switching 12v to either the up or down relays. Three wires are used with the switch, red (pink) which is 12v from the start solenoid, light blue is trim up, light green is trim down. The blue and green wires are in parallel with the motor mounted switch and connect to the trim relays. As I do not have the same problem with the motor switch, the problem lies between the connector in the engine and helm switch. I'll check continuity from the engine connector and work back toward the helm switch which I believe will be dodgy. Hope it can be opened up and cleaned out as $84 for a simple switch is a rip-off <br /><br />David