another problem with a 97 xp

Raggedraider · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 12

ok
im riding along at any throttel position
i make it about 25 seconds
then it cuts out
the trim motor is bad and hasnt worked in years

i rebuilt the carbs
i cleaned all ground contacts ( in the box with the solenoid in it and back by
the batt )

it did blow 2 fuses at 1 point a 5 and a 7 amp ?

it does beep 2 times then re starts ( after failing )

im suspicious of the " dess" system

i can work on any yamaha and have messed with every yamaha engine made
but this this is like an alien spacecraft

help

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Jvbrown7 · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

I have a 96 xp and had a similar problem. I went though the same thing,
getting carbs cleaned and even replaced the CDI box. Come to find out water
was getting inside the trim motor and shorting everything out. I disconnected
the VTS all together from the front electrical box and every where else I could
find and it ran fine and has ran fine ever since.
There is a rubber boot in the back of the ski where the trim arm comes out of
the ski. That is where the water is getting inside. One of the mechanics at
the local dealership told me that you would be surprised what a faultyVTS would
mess up. He was right.

John

Raggedraider · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 12

and if its not that ?

every wire checks out.

i havent tested the cdi
could the cdi do this?

DJFRANKIEB · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

Trust me, its your VTS. I had the same problem....new VTS brain box and no
problem.