ecmilley Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Had lots of Minn Kota issues.foot pedals are famous and just had a circuit board go boom on my Maxum Other thing to check is the armature there known for the commutater sliding down the shift causes overheating of brushes and brush Plate acts up more with higher demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFinder17 Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm not expert on this stuff but I had issues with my Powerdrive V2 foot pedal last season. Took it to a licensed minn kota repair guy two weeks ago and he took my old one and handed me a brand new one in a bag...simple as that but perhaps that's because mine is less than a year old and under warranty?.. good luck finding a solve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 fuse or circuit breaker maybe? I have a 24v riptide and my breaker was shot after 2 years, went with a generic inline 60amp fuse as it was fair bit cheaper than replacing the breaker and just keep extra fuses in the boat Mine had the same issue as you described. It was a weak breaker. Simple by pass test to rule this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhedrmatt Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 That's what I keep on reading man, the damn foot pedal. I'll see if I can find a local Barrie OFC'r with a Terrova or Riptide and try their pedal and see if that resolves the issue (I'm guessing it will) Manage to find one yet bill? You're welcome to borrow mine anytime. I'm in alcona. I'll send you a pm with my phone number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 LOL Just did as well. Sorry Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Thanks Matt! Rick was nice enough to offer up his foot pedal for me to try out, if that falls through I'll take you up on your offer. Great bunch of guys here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhedrmatt Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Thanks Matt! Rick was nice enough to offer up his foot pedal for me to try out, if that falls through I'll take you up on your offer. Great bunch of guys here!All good......let me know if I can help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Had lots of Minn Kota issues.foot pedals are famous and just had a circuit board go boom on my Maxum Other thing to check is the armature there known for the commutater sliding down the shift causes overheating of brushes and brush Plate acts up more with higher demand I burnt two MK trolling motors, well, burnt one, then it was "repaired" (Aikmans) and re-burnt...overheating of the bushes both times. but my replacement has been flawless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker Larry Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Some times the bushing on the prop drive shaft can dry out. Turn it by hand a bunch of times and see if there is any resistance. Easy to open up the motor head and check the bushings, bearings and brushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Mine had the same issue as you described. It was a weak breaker. Simple by pass test to rule this out. Im still using the same powerdrive i bought from you like 10 years ago. Never had a single problen with it. I have replaced a couple foot pedals, but i dont take care of them anyways lol.... Still works as good now as it did when i got it off you. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Im still using the same powerdrive i bought from you like 10 years ago. Never had a single problen with it. I have replaced a couple foot pedals, but i dont take care of them anyways lol.... Still works as good now as it did when i got it off you. S. Good to hear Sinker! I'll let you know when I buy another new one and maybe you will be ready for an upgrade to my 80 Terrova. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Im ready anytime lol....could always use more power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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