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Trolling Motor Problems
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04/01/16 12:15 PM
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 212
popparon
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Purchased a new minn kota maxxum 70 lb hand control trolling motor last October First time out off position was #1 reverse I took it to a authorized minn kota repair shop (200 miles round trip). Next time on lake same problem. Took it back to repair shop (another 200 miles) and said it was the switch. Replaced it. First time on water ran about 2 minutes and hung in reverse and would not shut off. Called minn kota and they said all they would do is send me another switch. Put it in myself and off poition is still #1 reverse. HELP. I'm at my wits end. . I will say I had a maxxum 74 that lasted 17 years. Thanks
popparon
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Re: Trolling Motor Problems
[Re: popparon]
#11515787
04/01/16 02:21 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
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nitroslim
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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sounds like it is a wiring issue in the motor maybe? Call Don Boris at Boris Marine Electronics,
Boris Marine Electronics
borismarine.com
5301 Azle Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76114 > 1000 mi
(817) 624-3932
Open today 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
they are only open during the week, but he is good with them. I know its a long way from you.
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Re: Trolling Motor Problems
[Re: popparon]
#11516068
04/01/16 04:41 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
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jwcromer
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take it back to the store you bought it from,it not your problem to get it repaired,you nee a NEW one
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Re: Trolling Motor Problems
[Re: jwcromer]
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04/02/16 12:21 PM
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popparon
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My mistake is I bought it new off of Amazon.. Won't do that again. Does anyone know how to deal with Amazon. Let me know please
popparon
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Re: Trolling Motor Problems
[Re: popparon]
#11517482
04/02/16 12:35 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
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RedRanger
burro desagradable
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burro desagradable
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I would contact Minn Kota and get a RA and send it back to them, tell them ship you a new one.
Yea, buying off Amazon might of not been the best move on TM
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Re: Trolling Motor Problems
[Re: popparon]
#11517486
04/02/16 12:41 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,606
ChuChu1
TFF Team Angler
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My mistake is I bought it new off of Amazon.. Won't do that again. Does anyone know how to deal with Amazon. Let me know please May be too late to return to Amazon. You should have done it in October. Amazon has one of the best return policies. Check to see, but it's probably too late.
Snowflakes and entitled brats will be the doom of America!
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Re: Trolling Motor Problems
[Re: popparon]
#11517596
04/02/16 02:22 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
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Hog Jaw
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Contact Minn Kota , does sound like an wiring issue ,
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Re: Trolling Motor Problems
[Re: popparon]
#11517602
04/02/16 02:26 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,526
fish4bass
TFF Guru
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At least they have parts. My three year old Motorguide Vari-Max went out and Motorguide said it was discontinued and no parts available. Resulting in a $900 boat anchor. Motorguide will never get another penny from me.
And I know who "Jeff" is.
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