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  • photo4286
    PWCToday Regular
    • Aug 2009
    • 143
    #1

    VTS Problems (of course)

    - I have a two 96 XP's, Neither VTS works.
    - One of the motors looks good (its shiny and pretty) the other one is a little coroded.
    - I want to try and trouble shoot them tonight and figure out if its the motor or module or wiring.
    - I have two skis so I can swap parts to test things.
    - Currently nothing happens when I push the buttons.
    - I have tools and a multi-meter for testing
    - Where should I start to figure out where the problem is?

    Thanks ahead of time for the help
    Sorry if ask alot of questions, I am trying to learn

    1999 Seadoo Speedster SK (stock) - In running, but not Great shape
    1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)
    1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)

    FOR SALE AS A PACKAGE (PM ME):
    1990 X2 (needs engine)
    1987 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
    1986 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
    1987 X2 - Keihin 40 mm Carb, Mariner Pipe, Ocean Pro Flame Arrestor, Primer, Stainless Prop, JetLyne Ride Plate, etc.
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  • 96T56LT1
    PWCToday Newbie
    • Aug 2009
    • 15
    #2
    Re: VTS Problems (of course)

    Id start out by pulling the motors and bench testing them. Hook the motor leads directly up the the "+" and "-" of your battery and see if the motor turns. Then switch the leads and see if it turns the other way. Im dealing with a similar issue.
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    • Minnetonka4me
      PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
      • May 2002
      • 11168
      #3
      Re: VTS Problems (of course)

      Its likely the actual VTS module; do the test mentioned above to make sure. You can also open the back e-box and check the fuse, but you will prob find if your replace it it will just blow again.

      These things were made to fail...total BS if you ask me. Most people just set it manually to the middle and forget about it. I put manual trim setups on both of mine. The cable ones fetch about $125, hydro ones about $200.

      96T56LT1> check out the Twin Cities Jet Pilots sub-forum in the riders section. Plenty of locals to BS/ride with!
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      • jerrspud
        PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
        • Aug 2008
        • 2657
        #4
        Re: VTS Problems (of course)

        here is some good reading if you want to get into the thing
        http://www.sea-doo.net/techarticles/vts/index.html


        and this one to bypass if your motor is good
        PWCToday
        http://pwctoday.com/f15/vts-bypass-fix-226216.html
        Last edited by jerrspud; 09-09-2009, 03:40 PM.
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        • photo4286
          PWCToday Regular
          • Aug 2009
          • 143
          #5
          Re: VTS Problems (of course)

          Ok I hard wired the motors on both, One worked and One didn't. What should I do if I want to use this relay system to bypass it?
          Sorry if ask alot of questions, I am trying to learn

          1999 Seadoo Speedster SK (stock) - In running, but not Great shape
          1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)
          1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)

          FOR SALE AS A PACKAGE (PM ME):
          1990 X2 (needs engine)
          1987 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
          1986 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
          1987 X2 - Keihin 40 mm Carb, Mariner Pipe, Ocean Pro Flame Arrestor, Primer, Stainless Prop, JetLyne Ride Plate, etc.

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          • 1fastski
            I dream skis
            • Sep 2002
            • 748
            #6
            Re: VTS Problems (of course)

            Originally posted by photo4286 View Post
            Ok I hard wired the motors on both, One worked and One didn't. What should I do if I want to use this relay system to bypass it?
            find a junk outboard ,get the trim relay setup and wire that in , works great its cheep { the gauge wont work } but the trim will

            the ones on OMC outboards are small and work well and have there own little box
            i like to help people ,if you own a PWC you need help iam here
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            • photo4286
              PWCToday Regular
              • Aug 2009
              • 143
              #7
              Re: VTS Problems (of course)

              Where can I get those Relays from??
              Sorry if ask alot of questions, I am trying to learn

              1999 Seadoo Speedster SK (stock) - In running, but not Great shape
              1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)
              1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)

              FOR SALE AS A PACKAGE (PM ME):
              1990 X2 (needs engine)
              1987 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
              1986 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
              1987 X2 - Keihin 40 mm Carb, Mariner Pipe, Ocean Pro Flame Arrestor, Primer, Stainless Prop, JetLyne Ride Plate, etc.

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              • n6211w
                PWCToday Newbie
                • Feb 2008
                • 43
                #8
                Re: VTS Problems (of course)

                why not by pass the module. wire directly to the vts switch add in line fuse

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                • photo4286
                  PWCToday Regular
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 143
                  #9
                  Re: VTS Problems (of course)

                  Is that something I can do? I thought I had to add some type of relay?
                  Sorry if ask alot of questions, I am trying to learn

                  1999 Seadoo Speedster SK (stock) - In running, but not Great shape
                  1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)
                  1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)

                  FOR SALE AS A PACKAGE (PM ME):
                  1990 X2 (needs engine)
                  1987 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
                  1986 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
                  1987 X2 - Keihin 40 mm Carb, Mariner Pipe, Ocean Pro Flame Arrestor, Primer, Stainless Prop, JetLyne Ride Plate, etc.

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                  • ricer rick
                    Frequent Poster
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 248
                    #10
                    Re: VTS Problems (of course)

                    but lots of switchs to replace relays handle much more current

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                    • photo4286
                      PWCToday Regular
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 143
                      #11
                      Re: VTS Problems (of course)

                      huh? I don't understand, what is the best method to bypass the module
                      Sorry if ask alot of questions, I am trying to learn

                      1999 Seadoo Speedster SK (stock) - In running, but not Great shape
                      1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)
                      1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)

                      FOR SALE AS A PACKAGE (PM ME):
                      1990 X2 (needs engine)
                      1987 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
                      1986 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
                      1987 X2 - Keihin 40 mm Carb, Mariner Pipe, Ocean Pro Flame Arrestor, Primer, Stainless Prop, JetLyne Ride Plate, etc.

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                      • SeaDooSource
                        PWCToday.com Is My Home Away From Home
                        • Sep 2006
                        • 6077
                        #12
                        Re: VTS Problems (of course)

                        Why not just put in a new module and this time put the updated clamps on a new boot so you don't get water in it again? Once you update it and keep moisture out, those things will last a really long time!
                        Last edited by SeaDooSource; 09-17-2009, 01:22 PM.
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                        • photo4286
                          PWCToday Regular
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 143
                          #13
                          Re: VTS Problems (of course)

                          Yeah that would be the correct fix, but that's like $150 bucks. I thought someone said the relay fix is cheap like 5 or 6 bucks
                          Sorry if ask alot of questions, I am trying to learn

                          1999 Seadoo Speedster SK (stock) - In running, but not Great shape
                          1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)
                          1996 Seadoo XP 800 (stock)

                          FOR SALE AS A PACKAGE (PM ME):
                          1990 X2 (needs engine)
                          1987 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
                          1986 X2 - Complete / Stock / Not Running
                          1987 X2 - Keihin 40 mm Carb, Mariner Pipe, Ocean Pro Flame Arrestor, Primer, Stainless Prop, JetLyne Ride Plate, etc.

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                          • Crazy685
                            PWCToday Guru
                            • Oct 2008
                            • 407
                            #14
                            Re: VTS Problems (of course)

                            I got one for $10 from Amazon.com shipped. It works great. I definitely suggest it.

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