Minn Kota Ultrex Momentary Switch Repair

[@richardmajewski3815]

This just started happening to me and your video was extremely helpful. I was not sure what was happening and how to fix it. I have replaced the steering senser board before and the on/off switch and knew they were not the problem. With and outing coming up this really was helpful. Thanks.

[@OutdoorQuests]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching and I'm glad it was helpful. Hope you come back again! Tight lines!

[@olebiker]

I appreciate you posting this. I just installed a new Ultrex and took it on the water for the first time this morning. When I took my foot off the switch it wouldn’t quit running unless I tapped it sharply. I pulled off out of the way and watched this video and within a few minutes it was working like it should.

[@OutdoorQuests]

I'm so glad to hear this helped you out! Thanks for leaving feedback!

[@ryanlahr6528]

Glad to hear this works. I just installed a new ultrex and have the same issue. Spun me in circles yesterday haha

[@johnrangel232]

This just happened to me, I went out to my favorite local lake excited to catch some April bass. I put the boat in the water and my F-ing Minn Kota Ultex did'nt work. I thought my batteries gave up so I fished without it. Today I bought 3 new 31 deeps and tested it....nothing. I was disappointed to say the least. I came in the house and U tubed it. That was it!!!! it took 3 minutes, you saved me!! Thank you so much

[@OutdoorQuests]

You're most welcome. Sorry about the bad luck on the water. I'm glad this helped you get going again. Tight lines!

[@austinhilderbrand6445]

Thank you very very much I have been soooo aggravated bc this thing kept running and it has ruined my days on the water thinking the whole thing was junk

[@OutdoorQuests]

You're most welcome, I hope this fixes your issue when it happens. I appreciate you watching.

[@Arrigo_Outdoor_Adventures]

Good job!

[@OutdoorQuests]

Thanks for watching!

[@The_Next_Cast]

Great repair video! Thanks for sharing!

[@OutdoorQuests]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@milesmckenna3765]

Thanks for the video took my new boat out today and had this problem.

[@OutdoorQuests]

Sorry you had the problem, but hopefully this helped you out. Thanks for watching.

[@slimjimmy229]

Thanks for posting!! I'll have to give that a try when I get home later. When we went out yesterday, the handle you use to stow and deploy the trolling motor was caught under the pedal. To the point I had to use some force to pop it free. I noticed my momentary switch was not working all the time and had to rock the pedal back and forth a few times to make it work again. Apon investigation I found that the wires to the switch were pulled tight and assumed that I had made a short in the wires. If it is as simple as I had pulled the switch down it would be great. I have a tournament this weekend and the replacement switch is supposed to be 2-3 weeks out.

[@OutdoorQuests]

Thank you very much for watching and leaving feedback. Let me know if you have questions. I really hope this video was able to help you out. I've had to do this adjustment a few times over the last 3 years of having an ultrex. I could probably get another switch, but it seems the problem is very common, so I don't know that a new switch would really eliminate the issue entirely. Please keep me updated on how yours turns out! -Cody

[@slimjimmy229]

@OutdoorQuests This worked perfectly for us. I over adjusted it a bit at first because it would stay on from time to time. I made one more minor adjustment, and it worked flawlessly for the remainder of the day. Thanks again for posting. You saved me some headache 👍

[@wtfletch60]

UPDATE: Issue fixed thanks to your video. Thanks for posting. If anyone knows the part number please share. My trolling motor won’t turn on and I suspect this is the issue. Power to the plug checked out fine. I’m going to give this a try and see if that’s what my issue is. Question, does anyone know what part number is for the switch? I think it would be a good idea to replace it as mine is 7 years old now. Thanks again!

[@OutdoorQuests]

Awesome, glad to hear it fixed the issue!

[@MasonAlberts]

Does the spit lock and continous button work when this happens because I loose everything when that happens no button on the pedal, no spot lock or continous

[@OutdoorQuests]

I'm not sure. I've never used the continuous button, and I've not tried spot lock when the button issue happens. I'd think spot lock wouldn't be effected though.

[@reggiejohnson100]

Gonna try this, just bought one and put it on my boat and was getting my arse kicked by that switch

[@OutdoorQuests]

I really hope if you're having issues, the fix is this simple. It's why I wanted to put this info out there, because it's saved my butt a few times now. Thanks for watching!

[@quigleyshuntfishadventures9018]

Is this the same concept if it's the spot lock button not working? Thanks

[@OutdoorQuests]

No sir, that would be a different issue. Perhaps a control board or something electronic?