2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

[Rhondalikesme]

My 2000 Yamaha 225 VMax: Main oil reservoir above gas tank does not appear to be pumping oil into the tank on the motor. Last fishing trip, cruising along just fine and buzzer goes off, limiting rpm's to 2000. Thought maybe grass on motor, temperature sensor, but no. Trace it to low oil level in the tank reservoir on the motor. There was plenty of oil in the main oil tank. I had to remove the cap on the tank (motor) reservoir, add oil, then motor ran fine. Is this a common problem? Is the problem the pump on the main oil reservoir? Can this be easily replaced? It is very easy to access. Thank you for your help.<br />Richard B

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

hello<br /> do a search on this forum. there is a chart someplace thjat details trouble shooting. did you try the emergency switch on the engine to refill the engine tank? have you cleaned the remote oil tank filter? and you really need to get the manual now cause there is a better than average chance that you may have disloged the seal between the engine tank filter and the tank or misinstalled the screen on the sender assy.should have been very easy to trace the alarm if you have yamaha gauges. if ya got the cheapies shame on ya

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

http://bassandwalleyeboats.com/site_page_897/article_page_98.cfm

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

thanks seahorse.<br /> if I wasnt so lazy I would copy it

 

[seahorse5]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

Hey Rodbolt,<br /><br />I keep this link handy and the one for the O2 sensor cleaning since there are so many of the same questions about them on this and other forums.<br /><br /><br />So, quit being a lazy a$$ and start using <CTRL-C> and <CTRL-V>

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

hahahah yep.<br /> I guess I should learn how

 

[Rhondalikesme]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

I am not sure about the Yamaha gauges, will have to go out in the garage and check. I first got the owners manual out (on the water) and followed their troubleshooting guide. The very first thing I did was remove the cowling, then toggle the emergency switch that is supposed to fill the oil reservoir on the motor. It made a noise for a few seconds, then quit. I never saw any oil pumping into the reservoir, however. That's when I removed the cap and filled the motor reservoir manually. I have not cleaned the remote oil tank filter, not sure where it is? Thank you for the link to bass & walleye boats magazine. I have printed that article and just started reading it over. It appears that it may be a simple clogged filter on the remote tank. I have not seen any trouble shooting charts, however. Can you direct me?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

hello<br /> with the key on engine off toggle the emergency switch while having someone listen to the pump on the remote tank. it should whine. the filter on the remote tank is a small inline one at the tank bottom. you have to lift the tank out to access it. if you have remote tank fill have fun . hopefully when it was rigged someone had the foresight to allow enough slack for tank service. some riggers dont. if the pump wont run with the emergency switch you may have electrical problems. do you have a multimeter and a basic knowledge of 12v dc?

 

[Rhondalikesme]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

It has been in the garage for about 3 weeks since last trip. I went out, turned key on and motor off, and remote tank pump immediately kicked on and filled the motor tank, shut off when it was full. Go figure. It would not do this on the water. Regardless, I have drained the remote tank and removed the small inline filter. I am off to the dealer to buy the replacement filter. I do have multi meter and some knowledge of how to use it. I see the brown and blue wire coming from the bottom of the remote tank. I'll check back in a few hours. Thanks again for your help.<br />Richard

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

hello<br /> then the tank on the engine was low. should have had an alarm.<br /> the 1996 and up 2.6 and 3.1 motors have to be running for normal oil transfer. the exception is if the engine tank is low and alarming and the remote tank is full. it will then go to a 180 second timed transfer sequence for initial fill. tell me what gauges you have on the dash?

 

[Rhondalikesme]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

The remote tank had almost 2 gallons of oil in it while this problem was occuring. Gauges on the dash are NOT yamaha. Didn't know I had a choice when I bought the boat, will know better next time. I believe the situation I had on the water was the remote tank was full (near full), the engine tank level was right at the low level line, the alarm would sound. The emergency toggle would NOT bypass and pump. I was only able to get by one local marine dealer yesterday who did not have the inline filter; I will check with others on Monday. Either way, I will replace the inline filter and I have asked the dealer to order me a repair manual. Is it possible that the oil pump on the remote tank is working intermittently? Thanks again for your help.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 2000 Yamaha 225 ProV main oil tank problem

yes its possible<br /> the blue wire is a ground . the oil control module in the ECU controls this ground. the emergency switch is also a ground when toggled. the brown wire at the pump is 12v with the key on at all times. that is why I asked you to do the key on, e switch toggled and see if the pump runs. if the filter clogs its possible and usually does, it will use oil faster than the pump can transfer it.