VTS Troubleshooting - 2008 Wake Pro 215

[Jobondur]

Hey guys, trying to troubleshoot my VTS not working on my ski. I pulled out the service manual and tested the VTS switch and got unexpected results. The manual tells you to disconnect the VTS switch connector, set the multimeter to ohm and test the wires as follows:

1. Black and Blue/White
   1. VTS Switch pressed: 0-20 ohm getting 21 ohm when down button pressed - a little out of range
   2. VTS Switch released: OL (open) getting 48 ohm when no button pressed - issue
2. Black and Green/White
   1. VTS Switch pressed: 0-20 ohm getting 30 ohm when up button pressed - far out of range
   2. VTS Switch released: OL (open) getting 50 ohm when no button pressed - issue

I did this by disconnecting the two connectors that run to the VTS module and then probing the green/white and blue/white wires in the large connector and the black wire in the small connector. I'm probing them on the connectors that run back to the front of the ski (vice back to the VTS module). The fact that I'm getting readings when there is no button pressed is the strange thing. Why would this be happening? Should I just replace the VTS switches in the handlebar or is something else causing the problem? What is my next step to troubleshoot this?

FYI - this ski partially sank and had the engine rebuilt by me after the rubber boot on the VTS arm became brittle and let water in through the VTS module. I replaced the VTS motor but nothing seems to work. The nozzle is stuck in the full up position per the readout on the dash. The VTS fuse looks good. The last time I rode it I also had some issues with the start button seemingly not working at times. I would press the button and no sounds would occur. It only seemed to do this when the ski was warm. I cleaned some corrosion off the battery terminals and it seems to be working ok but haven't truly tested that yet. I'll keep a piece of wire in the ski to jump the start solenoid for now in case I have issues.

 

[Jobondur]

Bumping back to the top for an answer.....

 

[Collinwake]

My son has a 2008 Wake 215 he purchased last year. When it runs, it's fun. But I work on it more than ride it. His VTS didn't work. I researched it and, while the VTS motor would run, the contact switches in the box behind the motor were corroded and shot. Looks like the same with yours with the readings you've got. I read a number of threads on this forum about this issue. You could replace the box which is 2-300$ (can't remember exactly) and the consensus of folks on this forum that have more experience than me was that it would break again at some point if we kept the boat.
I ride yamaha wave runners and my VXR1800 doesn't have variable trim and runs great. Don't miss it.

So I basically replaced his rubber boot (it was also cracked) and set the jet discharge at a very slight up angle. I did this by adjusting the VTS linkage iwith the motor removed and then putting the motor in with the wires disconnected to lock the nozzle in place. I was going to play around with it to see if there was a better angle but he rode it and passed my yamaha by about 3-4 MPH (close to 70 mph), so he is happy with it and I'm not touching it again.

There is a non seadoo module you can buy under 100$ and wire it in to work but I'm not sure how this works at the up and down limits. Not sure it really shuts the motor off when you reach those limits. Maybe someone who's done this mod can chime in.

Unless you actually use the Wake's tanks, I would just adjust it to a place that make you happy and save money. I can see where the VTS would come in helpful if you actually use the ballast tanks.