Trolling motor issue

  • steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    June 20, 2011 at 12:27 pm #1272720

    I have a 10 y.o. Minnkota power drive 12v trolling motor that stopped working yesterday. Got power and it turns ok but the propeller won’t move. Just clicks when I give power to it. Took the prop off and no line or crud to prevent it from moving. Is it shot? Foot pedal shot? I’m stumped.

    maurice
    Posts: 123
    June 20, 2011 at 12:58 pm #974463

    call vern mitchel 3192311458 cedar falls ia–minkta repair

    mike-g
    Bloomington,MN
    Posts: 556
    June 20, 2011 at 1:41 pm #974480

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    call vern mitchel 3192311458 cedar falls ia–minkta repair

    Or try the Motor Clinic in Bloomington. 952-881-0898

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    June 20, 2011 at 1:46 pm #974482

    bloomington is a lot closer than IA for me.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    June 20, 2011 at 4:10 pm #974555

    Quote:

    I have a 10 y.o. Minnkota power drive 12v trolling motor that stopped working yesterday. Got power and it turns ok but the propeller won’t move. Just clicks when I give power to it. Took the prop off and no line or crud to prevent it from moving. Is it shot? Foot pedal shot? I’m stumped.

    Has it been awhile since you last used it? My guess would be the seals are failing and you’ve got water into the motor housing. By chance did you notice any rusty water weeping from around the prop shaft?

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18722
    June 20, 2011 at 4:14 pm #974558

    Motor Clinic has been very good to me in the past. That’s why my well-used 1998 Minnkota still works great.

    Tyee
    Greater St Michael Area
    Posts: 165
    June 20, 2011 at 4:34 pm #974565

    Very likely your controller board is bad. I just fixed a buddy of mine’s with the exact same symptoms.

    Bought board off of ebay for $69, replaced and it’s worked great since.

    Apply 12V across red/black motor terminals that connect to board and see if prop spins. If yes, board is bad.

    This link helped me out a bunch. Easy fix after you get the new board!

    http://tnhatlfs01.thenethouse.com/striperpics/mkrepair.pdf/Minn%20Kota%20Repair%20Manual.pdf

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    June 20, 2011 at 5:13 pm #974584

    i’ve had it out 5 or 6 times this year already. worked the same as always. no rusty water leaking. just quit yesterday about 1/2 way thru the day. probably caught more fish by being forced to anchor.

    I’ve heard of those control boards going bad. might be a great time to upgrade to a 24v 80lb with i-pilot!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    June 20, 2011 at 6:02 pm #974599

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    i’ve had it out 5 or 6 times this year already. worked the same as always. no rusty water leaking.

    Gotcha. If leaking seals are the issue the motor usually comes out of storage as inoperable. So… electric / control board it is.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    June 20, 2011 at 6:11 pm #974604

    Try taking the top cover off. Check the wires in there. There are cheap (IMO) connectors that sometimes get so hot they melt the wire at the connector. Fix appropriately if needed.

    -J.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    June 20, 2011 at 8:16 pm #974643

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