minnkota problem

  • a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    May 3, 2011 at 12:26 am #1272080

    i am having problems with my pdv2 motor. it is a 2009 model and just ran off waranty. the third control board has gone out of it and after arguing with minnkota i’m having a hard time buying 1 if it’s only going to last a few months like the last 2. wondering if others are having problems with this part if it’s a junk part or just my bad experience. highly dissapointed and just want to get my motor fixed and working like a thousand dollar motor should work… thanks for any feedback guys!

    ryan_mcneil
    Dodge Center, MN
    Posts: 277
    May 3, 2011 at 12:59 am #962814

    Al’s might be able to fix it??? Otherwise minnkota is in mankato.I’m prolly not much help sorry

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3875
    May 3, 2011 at 1:00 am #962816

    I had a Board fry in my older PD but I belive my boss hooked it up backwards or something.

    Anyway, the IDO fellas reccomended Motor Clinic in Bloomington, MN to me. Took it there and they fixed me right up.

    It might be a drive for you but these guys know their stuff. Maybe give them a call to see if they know of any issues. -Mark

    a.j.-wiesner
    Ely,MN / Rochester,MN
    Posts: 929
    May 3, 2011 at 1:11 am #962825

    sounds like i may have to make the drive to motor clinic or mankato to minnkota. its a shame i’ll have to be put out again on going out of my way….hope they go out of there way at minnkota to get this righted this time

    kroger3
    blaine mn
    Posts: 1116
    May 3, 2011 at 1:20 am #962827

    burnt out 3 boards? I would think something is not wired right… getting a backfeed when something else is turned on? charging batteries with it plugged in? something is up. Depending on where you are buying the boards from what is there warranty on just the part? good luck man!

    Pig-hunter
    Southern Minnesota
    Posts: 600
    May 3, 2011 at 1:52 am #962838

    I would call ahead and take it to Johnson outdoors in Mankato. They are good to work with and will right your situation.

    bzzsaw
    Hudson, Wi
    Posts: 3484
    May 3, 2011 at 1:56 am #962842

    I’ve had my Minnekota to Motor Clinic 2 or 3 times now. I’ve never been disappointed with their service.

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    May 3, 2011 at 12:15 pm #962899

    These guys have been a great source for me and a short drive..

    West End Sports Center
    2335 W. Main Street Red Wing MN 55066
    Phone: 651.388.6591 Fax: 651.388.6691

    raapala
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 184
    May 3, 2011 at 12:16 pm #962900

    Gosh, to me it sounds like a problem you experienced while it was under warranty that hasn’t been fixed. Is there a new warranty on the board when you get those? I am sure you have thought of all this, just rambling.

    1hawghunter
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 699
    May 3, 2011 at 1:28 pm #962923

    My buddy Mark (norseman) had his steering cable break on his Minnkota during pre-fishing for the Okoboji Open. It broke Friday morning so he called Johnson Outdoors. They said if we had it to them by 11:00 AM they would be able to fix the problem. We were there at 10:45 to get the cable replaced. They not only replaced the cables, they replaced the entire shaft, bearings, wiring harness and lower head cover and only charged him $60.00. Now if that isn’t great customer service, I don’t know what is. They were fantastic.

    maurice
    Posts: 123
    May 3, 2011 at 1:48 pm #962926

    spoke to friend in the repair of minnkota motors and he advised that the motor is probably drawing to many amps for some reason stuck brush–moisture etc. he said he would look in to the motor itself for this problem after the first board was replaced-snagged

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