Loonietoon Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) Was busy charging up batteries for the bow mount, when I looked under the foot peddle I found some power wires melted.. Have two batteries hooked red to red & black to black... power to the bowmount is hooked from 1 battery only... on main line from plug connector found Red & Black melted together.. now only have power at constant speed.. motor is a Motor Guide 45 lbs.. Any suggestions please Edited August 23, 2007 by Loonietoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I hate to say it, and I might be wrong... but it sounds like you've somehow fried it. The most probable cause, is the power was inadvertently turned on while the motor was in the stowed position... and is the reason you should unplug it after every use. I went one step further and installed a 50 amp circuit breaker between the battery and my motor, now i just flick the little switch and all power is killed to the trolling moter... lots easier than jiggling the plug in and out. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) Glen, I had the motor unplugged thats the reason I can't figure it out.. Used it up a Lakair in June and it was fine. That was the last time I used it.. ???? Edited August 22, 2007 by Loonietoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahumba Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 There could be a few things that caused this. Dirt and mosture is one. But also a loose connection creates minute sparks which creates a lot of heat. I had to fix my main plug in as it was loose while travelling in the boat and the plug would heat up. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready282 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Try call this phone # 905-277-3595 3010 Novar Road Mississauga, Ontario L5b 1s4 need hwy 10 and dundas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacklebuster Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 If I remember correctly, minn kota recommends that you disconnect the foot pedal when you're charging the batteries, I disconnect everything anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I fried my MotorGuide cable steer motor a couple months ago by accidentaly engaging the constant-on switch while throwing the boat cover on. The cover also sits on the prop and prevented it from turning and caused the motor to burn out. I now unplug the motor whenever I'm charging the batteries or covering the boat, thanks to a very good suggestion from Misfish. I just wish the advice had come $600 sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I always unplug my trolling when I am done for the day, I don`t know why anyone wouldn`t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonietoon Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Thanks for the replies.. I will try to see if it's worth fixing but............. something tells me DAD needs a new trolling motor for Birthday......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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