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How do I troubleshoot a Yamaha WaveRunner?

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How do I troubleshoot a Yamaha WaveRunner?

Open the fuel-shut off valve from the tank. Reconnect the battery, starting with the red, positive wire. Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds. After a failed start attempt, allow the starter motor to rest for at least 15 seconds before you attempt to start the motor again. After the third attempt,…

Why is the L mode light not on on my Yamaha WaveRunner?

The L-Mode light was not on, but perhaps the bulb could have burnt out? Doing more research, I found that L-Mode limits your engine to about 5,000 rpm. Since my Yamaha Waverunner VX Deluxe was topping out at 7,000 rpm’s, I suspected that was not the problem; if it was, I would have had to purchase a new remote from the dealer at around $130.

Are there any recalls on the Yamaha TPS?

With that in mind, Yamaha a few years ago made a recall for all the defective TPS serial number ranges, but not everyone got to know about that, and many different models of Yamaha’s that use those defective TPS’s are still out there. But let’s start in the beginning, what is the TPS, what does it do, and why should you worry.

How big is a Yamaha RX v659 receiver?

The Yamaha RX-V659 is a handsome receiver in a high-tech sort of way. Its nicely organized front panel presents the user with a complete array of controls, and the large, distinctive orange LED display is easier on the eyes at night than more typical blue readouts. The full-size unit measures 17.1 by 6.75 by 16.6 inches, and it weighs 27.1 pounds.

Why does my Yamaha WaveRunner make a sputtering noise?

So I took my Yamaha Waverunner VX 1100 Deluxe out to tackle some big waves and on the way back, it started to make a small sputtering noise and would not go past 35 mph; the sound is faint and muffled, as if something is clogged or not getting through causing it to loose power.

The L-Mode light was not on, but perhaps the bulb could have burnt out? Doing more research, I found that L-Mode limits your engine to about 5,000 rpm. Since my Yamaha Waverunner VX Deluxe was topping out at 7,000 rpm’s, I suspected that was not the problem; if it was, I would have had to purchase a new remote from the dealer at around $130.

What should I do if my Yamaha WaveRunner fails to start?

Do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds. After a failed start attempt, allow the starter motor to rest for at least 15 seconds before you attempt to start the motor again. After the third attempt, wait for one minute for attempting a restart.