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 Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 01:32 AM
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tmd11111
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It's a long shot but this worked for a customer of mine when his remote failed to respond. Have the motor turned on and disconnect the negative trolling motor cable only. Wait a minute and then reconnect the negative cable. Turn the motor back on and see if the remote will then sync to the motor. If not, contact MotorGuide tomorrow and they will get you a replacement remote out to you under warranty.
I called Motorguide today and the customer service rep told me to try this but to hold the left and right arrows while reconnecting the ground cable. She said if that don't work then I need to bring the trolling motor and remote to service center. Tried it 4 times and no luck so I guess I'm dropping it off tomorrow. Hopefully they can look at it right away and verify its just the remote. Wish me luck.
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 03:22 AM
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Jig Man
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This is all new to me, but if the foot control works and the hand held doesn't. Pro line would be my first stop. 
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 11:01 AM
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tmd11111
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This is all new to me, but if the foot control works and the hand held doesn't. Pro line would be my first stop. I'm dropping it off there at lunch time today.
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 11:05 AM
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ERNEST PATY
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Any serious angler should buy a spare remote control unit. (that's what I did) They are only Around $85.00. If you had another remote you would know what the problem is just by switching remotes. If the foot control works it probably is not the motor. It's a lot of trouble hauling the motor and remote in to the repair shop. (and waiting for it)
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 11:40 AM
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tmd11111
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Any serious angler should buy a spare remote control unit. (that's what I did) They are only Around $85.00. If you had another remote you would know what the problem is just by switching remotes. If the foot control works it probably is not the motor. It's a lot of trouble hauling the motor and remote in to the repair shop. (and waiting for it) While I agree with the spare remote for now its no biggie. TM is on a quick release mount and the shop is right up the street from me. I will say this, when the remote quit I really missed the jog feature. The foot control has spot lock but none of the other features of the handheld remote.
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 12:35 PM
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Jig Man
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Hate to use someone else's thread but the jog feature is awesome. And Im glad I purchased the longer shaft. Wind was blowing into a bank yesterday. It would have taken an anchor to fish it. I was able to stand on the back of the boat and move in on um.... That was fun!  Good chance they might have an extra there, them some good folks to do business with. Not to long ago I stopped by on a Saturday morning after fishing. He made me a deal I couldn't say no to, I had already done the research. I dropped Double Time off in the front yard, drove home to get the money and when I returned he had it ready to go. They have Minn Kota stuff too for the folks traveling thru that need help...And David, this isn't local to you. If I'm ever your way and need help...
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 05:26 PM
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LiftSaver Trolling Motor Mounting Bracket - Patent Pending and LiftSaver Transducer Pole Mount www.liftsavertmmount.com![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2022/04/full-13-136445-34601ls2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2022/04/full-13-136447-69933ls1.jpg) Works with MG Xi5, Xi3 and MK Terrova, Ulterra, PD V2 and Riptides as well.
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 11:01 PM
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Well I dropped it off at Pro Line during lunch and picked it up after work, it was the remote after all. They even had a replacement in stock so I'm all set. Great guys there and a nice little shop.
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/27/18 11:28 PM
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Well I dropped it off at Pro Line during lunch and picked it up after work, it was the remote after all. They even had a replacement in stock so I'm all set. Great guys there and a nice little shop. That's great news!
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/28/18 02:36 AM
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shut-up-and-fish
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Hate to use someone else's thread but the jog feature is awesome. And Im glad I purchased the longer shaft. Wind was blowing into a bank yesterday. It would have taken an anchor to fish it. I was able to stand on the back of the boat and move in on um.... That was fun! Good chance they might have an extra there, them some good folks to do business with. Not to long ago I stopped by on a Saturday morning after fishing. He made me a deal I couldn't say no to, I had already done the research. I dropped Double Time off in the front yard, drove home to get the money and when I returned he had it ready to go. They have Minn Kota stuff too for the folks traveling thru that need help...And David, this isn't local to you. If I'm ever your way and need help... There is a CVS across from every Walgreens. A Home Depot across from Lowes and a Race Track across from a QT. I'm good here and would love to have you stop by if ever in the hood....Competition makes the world go round and round. 
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/28/18 02:41 AM
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I do not see many chiming in on the "major issue". Obviously, he has received a motor that was one of the 1st out the gate. Minn Kota had 2 vendors making that part and one took a shortcut thus causing a small not major issue. The problem was traced to the cheesy vendor part and matter resolved early on. It was a sensor board in the foot pedal and not a motherboard.
www.shut-up-and-fish.comFrom *Sales, *Installation Services, and *On the shop floor Education & Instructional Tips We have you covered here @ shut-up-and-fish for all of your Humminbird, Lowrance, Garmin, Minn Kota & Motorguide needs plus much more - Call Now 972 822 9285
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Re: MotorGuide Xi5 Vs Minn Kota Ultrex
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03/28/18 02:42 AM
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Well I dropped it off at Pro Line during lunch and picked it up after work, it was the remote after all. They even had a replacement in stock so I'm all set. Great guys there and a nice little shop. Glad to hear it was something simple and that you are back on the water.
www.shut-up-and-fish.comFrom *Sales, *Installation Services, and *On the shop floor Education & Instructional Tips We have you covered here @ shut-up-and-fish for all of your Humminbird, Lowrance, Garmin, Minn Kota & Motorguide needs plus much more - Call Now 972 822 9285
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