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 Trolling motor works intermittently
#8634808
02/25/13 11:56 PM
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190skeeter
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This weekend my trolling motor started working intermittenly. I checked all the connections and everything is tight. The switch was replaced about a year ago so don't think it is that. Any suggestions on what else to check? Thanks.
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
[Re: 190skeeter]
#8635075
02/26/13 12:51 AM
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Rickmb
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2018 Skeeter ZX250
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
[Re: 190skeeter]
#8635282
02/26/13 01:29 AM
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Minnkota Maxxum
Last edited by 190skeeter; 02/26/13 01:31 AM.
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
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#8635322
02/26/13 01:35 AM
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Tony Maynard
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Does it have a breaker that could possibly be kicking it out til it cools off and resets itself?
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
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#8635766
02/26/13 02:45 AM
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LaTriton
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I had a maxxum that was acting the same way. I noticed that if I bumped the motor it would work for a while and then I would have to bump the motor again. It was caused by a burn spot on the armature. My Minn Kota tech new exactly what it was when I called him; he buffed the armature and put it back together and it still works today. Very simple fix.
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
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#8635927
02/26/13 03:11 AM
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I had a maxxum that was acting the same way. I noticed that if I bumped the motor it would work for a while and then I would have to bump the motor again. It was caused by a burn spot on the armature. My Minn Kota tech new exactly what it was when I called him; he buffed the armature and put it back together and it still works today. Very simple fix. Haven't tried bumping it but will. Sounds like when a dropped an anwsering machine and broke it but dropped it again and fixed it. Was it an inexpensive fix?
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
[Re: Tony Maynard]
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02/26/13 03:12 AM
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Does it have a breaker that could possibly be kicking it out til it cools off and resets itself? There is a breaker by at the battery I forgot to check.
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
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02/26/13 01:47 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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if the armateur has a bad spot in it, it will work like described above.
they are not expensive to replace.
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
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02/27/13 03:39 AM
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LaTriton
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Just like Steve said, cheap and quick fix.
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Re: Trolling motor works intermittently
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#8764863
03/29/13 04:33 AM
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Yep. I always worry about water intrusion....... Hitch gives off multiple symptoms
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