yamaha 90tlr trim/tilt problem

[mahleman]

My tilt and trim on my Yamaha 90tlr is giving me problems. It works intermittently. When is is not working I get a clicking sound with either switch at the motor or the throttle controls, up or down. I can tap the side of the housing and it will work perfectly for a while. Do I need to replace trim motor?

 

[DangarStu]

Sounds like the brushes in the electric motor to me. Be careful tapping it though, the magnets inside can be cracked.

Stuart