The linear position sensor is used for controlling the speed of the main motor. Once inside, remove the hand control and remove all the wires from the control switch. How to Test the Trolling Motor. I'm thinking it's the control board, but otherwise I'm at a loss.
The blue resistor is used as a pull-down resistor for the position sensor. We decided to do this because this cable has the most connections. All trolling motors come with instructions on how to mount them and attach them to the boat. If your Terrova has lost steering function, please read: Terrova/ST motors use drive housings that are specific to the voltage of the motor. Before getting into the build, we wanted to find out how the foot pedal controller worked. One the second white wire, we chose to use a yellow highlighter to differentiate from the other white wire. Be sure to buy the same size and gauge as what you're replacing so that everything fits properly.
Control Board Assembly for 12 Volt Terrova and 12 Volt Riptide ST Bow Mount Replaces 2324011, 2324013, 2324018 Electrical Components are NOT Returnable Shipping costs accumulate when ordering multiple products. I engaged it one more time and I can hear the motor make a faint "click" inside the housing so I know it's not the remote. But if you're hearing a grinding sound rather than a clicking one (which can happen when metal is grinding against metal), you might have broken shafts or even cracked shaft collars. Check out our article Minn Kota Trolling Motor Propeller Guide. The switch at the top of the board is used for selecting either momentary or continuous operation of the motor. Properly dispose of the old control switch and put it in the new one. Smooth fast and accurate purchase. We wanted to develop this improved version because of its primary use in aquatic environments. We have an article covering serial numbers in detail and where to locate them on most motors. You may save a ton of their money by doing so, who knows?
Generate Transcript. If you need to order parts or want to send your motor in for repair you might need to find your serial number. Many different things can cause this, but first, you need to determine if the motor is drawing too much current or not. So, if your trolling motor prop is not spinning at all, this is a chance that you have been operating your trolling motor with dirty brushes, and the armature has completely burnt out. Start the boat's engine and let it idle. If it is greater than that draw then it likely is malfunctioning to the point it would have damaged the main control board. Shipping and handling for this product is $12. Control Switch or Control Board Goes Bad. Anyone else experience something similar? Don't forget to share it with your other fisher friends if you like our work. If your trolling motor still makes too much noise after checking these things and removing any debris, contact a certified marine mechanic as soon as possible. Now, attach the motor to a 12-volt battery and run it on medium power. Does anybody no how to troubleshoot them? With these two new connections connect them to pins 3 and 4.
The armature converts electrical power to mechanical power. If you want to ensure the assembly is waterproof, we would also recommend using a potting compound to enclose the components. Another possibility is if your trolling motor starts making noise when you turn it on, chances are your bearings are going bad. Before taking your trolling motor out for a day of fishing, it's important to test it to make sure it's in good working condition. Or would you run to a mechanic? Looking down into the water, you see your Minn Kota trolling motor prop not spinning. Why: Periodically, you may have to have your brushes and commutator professionally cleaned if you are experiencing either a propeller that is not spinning or if your trolling motor is cutting in and out, especially at higher speeds.
If the information in this article didn't cover your problem check out our article Electric Trolling Motor Problems: Top 6 Reasons Why My Motor Is Not Working. If the propeller spins in the direction you want it to, then your trolling motor is working perfectly. Then, put everything back together in reverse order. The following steps are necessary to follow to repair the trolling motor-. Thanks for the fast and efficient delivery. First, you could have a broken prop drive pin. I got it home and looked over the manual again, everything seems to be in order. For our build we also wanted to eliminate the exposed automotive trailer connectors. The diode is used as a flyback diode for the relay that is on the main control board of the trolling motor.