minn kota motor problems

[Chrisper4694]

yeah, i've used this, but i just can't 100 percent confirm (even after calling them) that I need a new control box. it's a $100 part and it's non-returnable so i just don't want to order it and it turns out it's not the problem.

I'll most likely just try every other option first before ordering it i guess...

[catfishonthelake]

Originally Posted by Chrisper4694

yeah, i've used this, but i just can't 100 percent confirm (even after calling them) that I need a new control box. it's a $100 part and it's non-returnable so i just don't want to order it and it turns out it's not the problem.

I'll most likely just try every other option first before ordering it i guess...

It may actually be your battery...I had a similar issue. Your battery may have enough voltage but not enough amperage to run the motor. The battery will actually run some electronics but not others. Use a battery tester to test each individual cell of the battery, even if it's reading a full charge, or try a friend's battery. At least it's worth a shot before ordering something you might not need.

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by catfishonthelake

It may actually be your battery...I had a similar issue. Your battery may have enough voltage but not enough amperage to run the motor. The battery will actually run some electronics but not others. Use a battery tester to test each individual cell of the battery, even if it's reading a full charge, or try a friend's battery. At least it's worth a shot before ordering something you might not need.

so one of the batteries is actually brand new but i'm not chancing it, i'm going to return it as well. I'm thinking there is something wrong with the motor AND the one new battery to be honest.

I might replace every cheap part first and then if that doesn't work get the expensive part i guess.

[akoop]

Originally Posted by Chrisper4694

yeah, i've used this, but i just can't 100 percent confirm (even after calling them) that I need a new control box. it's a $100 part and it's non-returnable so i just don't want to order it and it turns out it's not the problem.

I'll most likely just try every other option first before ordering it i guess...

What about this place https://www.njtrollingmotors.com/

I don't have any experience with them personally.

[Mikey topaz]

I would agree with mark Chris, mine was doing same crap and replaced the battery and problem was solved. Def double check your connections though, Inspect the ends of the wire.I kept my minnkota manual with a bunch of info on troubleshooting if you need it lemme know man,

[Rapidfflow0]

Have you tried contacting John at NJ trolling motor in Jackson NJ I have had my motor too him several times for warranty work and repairs caused by my own stupidity. Does great work and is minn Kota authorized repair shop. I know it’s not close but it’s not 3hrs either. If you need his contact info let me know

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by Rapidfflow0

Have you tried contacting John at NJ trolling motor in Jackson NJ I have had my motor too him several times for warranty work and repairs caused by my own stupidity. Does great work and is minn Kota authorized repair shop. I know it’s not close but it’s not 3hrs either. If you need his contact info let me know

it's def almost 3 hours from me and i'm pretty sure they don't have weekend hours when i checked. The real problem is it's going to cost me, at the very least, $175 bucks with the part and the repair shop and i can buy a brand new one for $240 so I start thinking what's the point.

I should've taken off work and hauled it down there one day while it was still under warranty, but I didn't.

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by Mikey topaz

I would agree with mark Chris, mine was doing same crap and replaced the battery and problem was solved. Def double check your connections though, Inspect the ends of the wire.I kept my minnkota manual with a bunch of info on troubleshooting if you need it lemme know man,

is it the same trouble shooting that you can get online?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v1v...aIpBj6bJ-/view

[Ken Lyons]

As a general rule check the easiest things to fix first. Always. That said I would bet a buck you have a loose connection. If the batteries are deep cycle do NOT use a load tester. They are for cranking batteries not deep cycles and could harm them. To check a deep cycle get a digital voltmeter and check the voltage. There should be instructions that come with it to tell you how to do it. Fully charged deep cycles are going to read at least 12.8 volts. The should hold this level for weeks or longer. A bad one will drop at least .3 volts overnight.
Before you do anything else run it as you usually would. Then feel all the connections but carefully. A bad connection will be warm if not hot.
I’ve been playing with these things for many years. Over 90% of my problems were bad connections.
Good luck.

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by Ken Lyons

As a general rule check the easiest things to fix first. Always. That said I would bet a buck you have a loose connection. If the batteries are deep cycle do NOT use a load tester. They are for cranking batteries not deep cycles and could harm them. To check a deep cycle get a digital voltmeter and check the voltage. There should be instructions that come with it to tell you how to do it. Fully charged deep cycles are going to read at least 12.8 volts. The should hold this level for weeks or longer. A bad one will drop at least .3 volts overnight.
Before you do anything else run it as you usually would. Then feel all the connections but carefully. A bad connection will be warm if not hot.
I’ve been playing with these things for many years. Over 90% of my problems were bad connections.
Good luck.

I def have one bad battery, but the other one is good. you're saying the wire connection to the battery terminal should not be warm at all after running for a bit?