Trolling Motor Repair Guide | Troubleshooting

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[@Tyler-rl6vz]

So my trolling motor just messed up on me. It's a 45lb thrust minn kota and the blades won't spin unless I just spin them by hand, then they'll work for a bit and cut off again. I pulled the blade off thinking something was tangled around the inside like fishing line or something, but it was all clean. What could be the issue?

[@BassHopesAndDreams]

We have a 80lb fortrex and last few outings it’s had no power I used to be able to go 2 and a half mile an hour on our 20 foot bass boat and now it has like 30% of that power and can barely get it above 1 at 100% with fully charged batteries I’m wondering if it’s the motor windings and not control board considering all the speeds work also before it had its loss of power it kept kicking our breaker and we even upped the breaker my Geuss is the seals failed any suggestions to waht the problem is? Not able to upgrade to a new ultrex just yet and want to salvage this for a little bit

[@SMG_62]

That's a tough one. It could be the windings or the brushes. Do some of these tests and see what you find. I believe you can replace the entire armature and brushes for les than a new one. Good luck!

[@fastlilpig]

Nice video, and I'd like to add an incredibly important and simple fix for a motor that runs in reverse when the cables are reconnected properly (red-pos, black-neg) after reassembly. I couldn't figure out why my motor was running backwards with the switch in the forward position after I took it apart and lubed the o'rings and cleaned it up a bit. Evidently, I had replaced the stator section (the large cylindrical part with the magnets in it) 180 degrees out from its original position. I took off the prop and removed the two long thru bolts that hold the motor together and just rotated the stator cylinder 180 degrees, and voila!! Its running as it should. If you have an electric DC motor and it runs in reverse when reassembled, try this instead of switching your cables around. The magnetic field has to be returned to how the factory set it up initially for the motor to run as indicated in the switches. Have fun!

[@dmobley1089]

Yea it was right if you had put it in front of boat

[@tunintunin3417]

Hi, does anyone know the part number for Mxxum 55 speed switch? Only. The top speed works and the top Reverse...

[@ericpierro1217]

Go on Minn Kota website and search your model.

[@brucewightman5168]

I have a MOTORGUIDE 55 LONGSHAFT power ,cables are not the problem ... the issue is the prop will not turn at any setting , it will turn the pedal makes the chirp for each speed , but the prop stays still ,,,any ideas ,,, i was in rough water where waves crashed over the the motor and it got really wet ,,, its a2017 motor so age is not the problem or wires or battery ..... if you or anyone has ideas sure would like to know thank you

[@bigcountry1695]

Hey brother my 2004 Minn kota 80 lbs thrust trolling motor is starting to give me fits. I'll be fishing with my pops and then my trolling motor will stop working and after a few minutes it will start working again. Smh....help.

[@moirawade6246]

My bar to ground test reads OL for a millisecond and then it starts climbing to 70+ kohms. Im not waiting for it to stop climbing but should i assume it will get to OL at some point on every segment? Someone please reply, im just a girl trying to figure this out....

[@DanGriffin10]

Your comment re: motor not working when you turn the switch to 1 or 2 but then coming on when you turn it to 3. That is similar to my problem. Have a Powerdrive v2 with a foot pedal control. Nothing happens until I turn the dial on the pedal to 3 and then it's fine until I get up to 7 or 8 but then I don't get any more power when I dial up to 9 or 10. I suspected the issue was with my foot pedal. I replaced it with a new one but still had the same issue. Someone told me the issue is likely with my armature or brushes but you said if that were the case the motor wouldn't work at all. If that is accurate then I now wonder if my problem might be with the control panel. Thoughts?

[@bearhunter5749]

My Eduardo 40 seal went bad and got water in motor and shaft bearing all rusted up, I cut off bearing , but do not see replacement and I haven’t seen video showing replacing it! Is it pressed on at factory???

[@genesloan3175]

Thanks for that advice on O rings. And yes when I looked at my particular parts diagram for mine, it was a no brainer to buy all new everything that was corroded or rubber. Very reasonable cost. Only $23 for even a new decal and some extra gaskets, and shear pins for the propellar. Initially, I thought my armature was bad.... but it was because I did test it right after removal, then buffed the copper corrosion that was blue-green and into the wiring on the core. I used a toothbrush and cleaned the wires with white vinegar. Blowing it out, it started showing it was grounded to the shaft. Next day after letting it alone, I checked again, and it was all good. So today I finished putting it together. I didn't get wires positioned right and it caused dragging. I looked at my disassembly photos and re-did wires properly and it was all good. I'm a happy camper. The silicone grease was used sparingly on the paper ring above the bearing and the flat cone gasket to hold them in place. The non-magnetic tube over the end of shaft is the best way to mount the magnet case. The new end cap O ring had some silicone grease around it just for lube to prevent chance of a pinch. Your video gave me all I needed to feel confident that after testing armature and it was good on the ohms testing, I could order the bad parts and get it going. Thanks... btw, I call what you describe doing things over as being oldsheimer... not Alsheimer....yet. But the older I get, I find I need photos to be able to remember how things were put together.... sucks getting old.

[@SMG_62]

Haha. Thanks for the great feedback Gene. I really appreciate it. I'm glad my video was able to help you get your old motor going again!

[@stevehaws3139]

My trolling motor is pulsating on high speed what is my problem

[@kylermerrill4015]

Great video and detailed thanks a lot! I will try trouble shooting.

[@SMG_62]

Glad I could help you out! Thanks for watching!

[@dansmallwood4353]

Like to see video I On a Minnkota maximum top bearing repair

[@jameskerler5211]

Very informative, but at 6:24 you said "test the battery with alternating current." You meant "direct current" and testing for "DC voltage", right? (The superimposed text said DC which I assume was a correction.)

[@SMG_62]

You've got it boss!

[@itshisturf23]

Great video. Question: what would cause my trolling motor to work partially. I have to hit the top of the unit or jar it and it will kick on. Then randomly kick off. Side note new switch, new control board, new handle. Minn Kota 112lb

[@jonitaylor7962]

I noticed something like this due to heavy rust on the armature. Like it was affecting the effect of the armature and the magnets in the case. Once I knocked off all the rust on the armature and made sure the magnets were free of any rust contamination, the motor worked properly and I didn't have to help it start. May not be your issue, but that's what I experienced.

[@waynespicer89]

10 year old Traxxis 70 (24v) - motor gradually slowed down and then stopped completely. 30 amp fuse on one of batteries was blown- replaced and now have 24V to plug -in for motor. Would you anticipate control board issues or lower end ?

[@delfindiaz8069]

I have a motor guide that only works on reverse will not work foward could that be the switch please help.

[@asulliv1954]

You answered all my questions except why won't it work!!now I opened up my Endura C2 and all kind of rust came out from the bottom,so I removed armature did all three test and got readings like urs so I cleaned it up put it back together and nothing still dead my battery is fully charged,my wires are fine what else should I do?Change armature for sure

[@SMG_62]

+Augustine Sullivan are he brushes making a good connection with your commutator?

[@Livinoutdoors_]

Question replacing that switch would work for my variable speed Minnkota Endura max 55 ?

[@thunderbolt707]

I have a Minn Kota Pontoon with a Copilot remote controller and a foot controller. The motor will not turn on with either the remote nor the foot controller. It will turn side to side. I'm wondering if the fuse is open? Do you have any tips on checking or replacing the fuse?

[@SMG_62]

+Rick Hadlock I'm lost when it comes to those motors man. I haven't used one let alone try and diagnose one. I really don't like the fly-by-wire controls they have. I stick to the simple cable driven motors. My best advice would be to either take it to a technician who knows what they're doing or do so much research you become an expert on the thing. I'm sure it's some sort of wiring issue or some switch or fuse is bad. Try looking for technical bulletins that they or someone may have posted on the web to see if it's a common issue. If anything pull a wiring diagram or it and make sure you don't have any shorts. Good luck to you brother. Let me know if you figure out what the issue is. I'd love to learn about it.

[@stevecornick]

Hello, I just bought a Shakespeare Glider 55lb. Just discovered there's only one speed in both forward (1-5) and reverse(1-3). Would this be a problem with the speed controller switch? and if so, where would I buy a replacement. Thanks.

[@geraldsheridan7706]

I have a Minn Kota Endura C2 12 Volt 55 Thrust that ended up completely submerged for several hours. I let it dry out for several weeks and then tried it out and it stilled worked. I was unable to use it for about 2 years and when I tried it out yesterday it would not work. I can hear and feel an electrical buzzing in the head but the prop did maybe1 half hearted spin and then would not turn after that. I am figuring the control switch got water in it and eventually went bad just seeing if anyone may have any other thoughts on any other causes.

[@waynespicer89]

Don't see the parts link ?

[@susangandy4182]

2000 MK 65mx on 0 will show full battery...sometimes. No power when you turn for either forward or refuse. Ideas?

[@fredorzechowski8106]

Have a endura c2 55..only have high speed forward and reverse...went the easy way first and changed the switch..no help..2012 model with about 600 hours on it...thanks for your time!

[@jaloi5862]

My Endura 40 would only run on 2,4,and 5 forward speeds and only on 3 in reverse. I replaced the selector switch and it's doing exactly the same thing. ???

[@samtate1260]

One of my armature commentators is reading high about 100 bucks for a new one there is a 3-5/8 and a bigger 4 and something for the 80 pounds and over I think I have a seal kit coming it sat in a pole barn for 4 years with water in the lower unit when I bought the boat the guy said everything works that was a lie at least I got it cheap thank you for the info keep making videos

[@kunipshunfit]

I have a motorguide thruster 30, that has a bad 7 position switch. I want to replace that switch with a PWM unit. Traditionally you would just connect the positive and negative wires from the trolling motor to the PWM, set the trolling motor to F5 speed and use teh PWM to control the speed. However, since my multi-position switch is bad I want to do away with it and connect the PWM directly to the motor instead. There are 4 wires from the motor to the multiposition switch. Could you tell me which ones to connect to the PWM. I suspect it will be black and red, but not sure.

[@SMG_62]

That’s not something I’m families with. I wouldn’t recommend switching from a set speed to PWM. Motors are not designed to work like that.

[@jerrykolotov3265]

Nice thanks

[@SFord-zu9dj]

My min kota accidentally was left running out of the water for 24 hrs. I found it and turned it off. Next time I tried to turn it on it would not turn on. What should I look at first? The armature? Any advice would be appreciated. Weirdly I have a second min kota we left overnight by accident outside and the tide came up over it. Maybe I could salvage some parts out of that?

[@asulliv1954]

SMG I got it running with the replacement parts I ordered but now I have no reverse and only two forwards so either the control is bad or wired wrong,you taught me enough to figure it out myself,Thank You

[@SMG_62]

Haha It's always something man. That sounds like a burnt up switch to me. Did you replace the switch? They're pretty cheap like $15 on amazon (links in the description). I'm glad you got it to work somewhat though. Now get on the water and rip some lips man!

[@ashlousam]

Great video I have an Intex trolling motor , it's starts but then stops after a few seconds !! Any ideas as to why ?

[@joed7551]

i have a minn kota 24 v motor mount trolling motor that came with a boat i bought and it did not work so a took it apart and bought parts and did a lot of trial and error well in the end i have bought new armature, magnet housing, brushes and springs, new controller and seals all parts are new except the front and back cover housing problem is i put it all together controller show power coming out of it but motor dose not spin i taken motor part several time everything seam right but still dose not work

[@jag5166]

I was not paying attention and hit the top of my trolling motor on a metal piece and my motor stopped working 5 mins later. Do you have any idea what that could be?

[@tchrapko]

After removing the two long bolts beneath the propeller, the end of the casing/housing for the armature doesn't seem to want to be removed. Is this usually threaded and screwed on? Might it be glued shut? Maybe a gentle squeeze of the vice to get it open?

[@robertgardiner1063]

This is the best video by far What causes the wire to keep melting at the head Could it need new wire loom replace,if so I can't see where to get a new loom

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info

[@jondowie8352]

Sorry, what was the reading supposed to be for the neutral to bar test?

[@theparamedicyakker5539]

What resistance do you set your meter to?

[@paulyludovici]

Awesome rebuild vid man helps a lot to know all that I love to learn new things like this

[@SMG_62]

+Fishing The401 thanks I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed my video.

[@mjshannon3296]

Good info, but you did not show how to reinstall the armature - I'm stuck with brushes in the way... How do you retain the brushes while reinstalling the armature?

[@SMG_62]

Thanks. I believe if you check out my other video on trolling motors you should find what you’re looking for. But the answer is very carefully. It takes a few tries the first time you try to do it. Good luck.

[@King-Frosch.]

Nice video. I have a no-name motor and it won’t run I have tested it the same way you have done it and it does not fail I have tested the brushes with full power and they have 12 voltage

[@SMG_62]

Probably a switch problem. Those no name or off brands are notorious for failing after a year of use. Good luck.

[@picobyte]

Actually it doesn't heat up much while running in air. Because air has such low flow resistance,the motor takes up very little current.The propeller also gives some cooling especially when running in reverse.

[@kiprussell345]

I have a Minnkota maxxum 24v and it will not come out but win u put it on 12v it will spin

[@cruisin682002]

SMG ! I have this Minn Kota V2 55 lb. thrust Trolling motor, with the IPILOT installed ,Everything worked , then one day went fishing... Nothing ! put new batteries into the Remote, Still dead ! There are NO repair places in my area to take my boat/equipment to for repairs, so... with your Guidance, and advice, looks like I will be taking my Trolling motor all apart in which I KNOW NOTHING about this Electronic stuff !..So...SMG... U being "Da MAN"... and me being an Ol' 70 yr.guy... reckon I'll be watching your videos on Trolling Motor repairs Alot ! I am Very Thankful that there are folks like you that put up such Helpful videos for us guys that don't know Nothing !! In advance SMG... Thank YOU Whole Big Bunches for Your informative/helpful videos ! Keep up the Great work !!! ( a New Subscriber)

[@SMG_62]

I really wish I had more knowledge to help you out. I'm a complete rookie when it comes to the iPilot and digital drive stuff. Thank you for watching my videos. I'm glad they're helping you out. Good luck with that motor! When in doubt spend hours researching it on the internet. Chances are someone else has had the exact problem before.

[@morganmiller3928]

I just installed my Traxxes 80 lb 24 volt Motor and I am not getting enough juice to it. It seems to be running at half power. I had a vantage on it before and just rebooted up the 3 prong plug. Do I have the plug hooked up wrong? The plug in the boat has three wires ( 2 blacks and one red) running to it but the traxxes only has two wires. So I hooked the red up to number one on both and put the black in number two on the plug from the traxxes. Should I have it in the 3 spot? My bow mount is running fine. So I know it is not my batteries.

[@SMG_62]

That doesn’t sound good. Might see if there’s an inline fuse somewhere l that blew. If not then you probably have a bad switch. Good luck!

[@leomatos1980]

My 24V minnkota is acting like 12V and my bat are changed. What could be the problem? Thnx

[@codyreece7871]

I have the same problem did you ever figure it out. Mine is very weak worked really good 4 or 5 times now it can barely move my boat

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

I watched this video and paid 30 dollars for a switch. And it wasnt the switch. I running high speed in all speeds. It was the speed coil. And thats built into the bottom end of the motor. Back end. Brush end. So i basically threw away 30 bucks

[@SMG_62]

Sorry for you luck buddy. Should have tested everything before you bought anything. Lesson learned.

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

@@SMG_62 you should watch your whole video. You say that it's the switch if this happens. Wrong! Maybe i shouldn't watch videos from people that don't have a clue what there talking about

[@BuckingFastard]

REALLY GOOD VIDEO

[@SMG_62]

+Bucking Fastard thanks. I appreciate it.

[@Livinoutdoors_]

My problem is with my Minnkota and Duramax 55 pound thrust motor is that since it is variable speed when I start at 0% and go all the way to 100% on my ford speeds I don't get 100% power I need to twist the knob past 100 so we can actually engage in for 100% I don't know if I'm making sense but that is my issue

[@SMG_62]

+FishOnTv I think I understand what your saying. I've never personally messed with the type of switch your talking about but I would assume it's pretty similar if not the same. Take it apart and check it out. That's what I've done.

[@genesloan3175]

Thanks for tips! Just ordered my parts for a MKAE All Terrain 55# bow mount pedal model. Mine had fishing line trapped behind the prop washer and mangled the seal to let water in. What can I use to coat the O-ring seals and case gasket. I was thinking that a silicone (waterproof) grease would help to prevent water intrusion. I found if I used a piece of aluminum tube over the prop shaft of armature, I was able to slide the magnet case over the armature so it couldn't slip out of the brushes.

[@SMG_62]

Don’t try to fix broken o rings. They’re cheap. Always replace.

[@ronnmirnavillanueva7663]

Heres my problem. I was trolling fully opened on 5 and didn't notice till it was to late I was trolling thru a lot of weeds. I stopped to clean off the weeds and went to troll again but it only wanted to run on 1. Thought it just overheated so I let cool down for a few hours but she never started back up. Please help.

[@SMG_62]

Sounds like you melted something. Take it apart and check the wires. You'll probably find something melted. If not check the switch and armature to see what's wrong.

[@crs290]

Using the side-by-side test, I figured out that there was a significant issue with one of the commutator segments (thanks, Drew w!). One of the segments (thanks, Drew w!) had picked up something from the brushes and had formed a hunk of residue that I filed off the segment (thanks, Drew w!). Works great now. Thanks! Segment, segment, segment.

[@SMG_62]

Thanks I guess. I dont know who drew w is.

[@chuckborden8532]

QUESTION i can grab the prop on my Endura 45 and the entire shaft moves out 1/2 inch..Is the only thing that can cause that to happen is that my retaining ring fell off? Thx

[@SMG_62]

I would imagine. Take it apart and find out.

[@asulliv1954]

Still no go still dead as a door nail is there a way to by pass switch to test that??Amazon does not sell armatures for the Endura C2,can I mail my motor to you if you will charge under $99 to fix it!!lol

[@SMG_62]

+Augustine Sullivan you can buy parts directly from Minn Kota. I would love to help everybody out but I don't have the time or experience to call myself an expert. I can only teach you what I know. I hope you can figure it out.

[@tommatthews1064]

Great, however I have a MotorGuide trolling motor about seven years old and has never been used except for two weeks age. It was stored in a dry area. Used it twice and it worked fine. Now I tried it a couple of days ago and it will not work. Have not got a clue. Uses a 12 volt battery which is also relatively new and used only for this motor. Help???

[@SMG_62]

Take it apart and see what's going on inside. Test the armature and the switch and you'll find your problem. Make sure you battery isn't the problem first. I'd say 90% of the time it's the battery. Good luck!

[@obwunn57]

my minnkota Endura 30 quit running smoothly it was very slow on its fastest speed setting. i opened it up and when removing the armature the magnets slid out as well....is there a certain setting or placing inside the housing thaat they are placed, glued in?, distance apart from each other, or from top or bottom....i think it will still work if put back togather correctly...can you give info on this repair?

[@SMG_62]

I know just as much as you do buddy. Honestly if it were me I’d just buy a lower end. I think they run $50 or so from the manufacturer. Try finding one used on Craigslist or eBay if you can for parts. Good luck man. Thanks for watching. Let me know what happens.

[@Oldsafetyman58]

I have a MK Edge 70 and it doesn’t have the power it did a year ago. Speed 4 is like 3 but 5 is ok. Do you know where I should start to correct issue?

[@SMG_62]

I always look at the battery first. If that’s not the problem I’d look at terminal connections. After that I’d start looking at wiring for any signs of stress. Like melted wires or corroded connections.

[@everythingthroughchrist6952]

what website or app do you use to find your boat trolling motors and spare parts

[@SMG_62]

I always shop around but I usually end up buying what I can find on amazon. There are links for some of the items in the description. The rest I go directly to the manufacturer's website.

[@SMG_62]

I have recently found my trolling motors on craigslist. You just have to keep an eye out for a good deal. I talk about this more in a video titled How to Buy A Jon Boat Project (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnWtk3uvoN50aNk)

[@caseycarver3272]

Get up with John at Jones Trolling Motors. He has a website and is he’s awesome. Has all the parts and will even speak with on the phone or by email to help you diagnose and repair.

[@billcollier6565]

Thank you so much for making these vids. Really cool to find it. I have a minn Kota edge 55 w foot pedal. Intermittently my prop won’t turn. Then if I try again or move the switch It might turn. It seems random. My lower unit came loose so perhaps there is water in the motor. I also fished through a very wet rain. When running it does fine. Battery is fine. I am guessing it is the switch. Any thoughts? Thx man

[@300zxdriver]

Same problem, did you ever find the problem?

[@billcollier6565]

@@300zxdriver yes it was corrosion in the bulkhead connector. Prob the rain got it. Had to take both parts of the connector apart and clean the wires. It was the underside connector not the plug on top.

[@300zxdriver]

@@billcollier6565 Awesome…thanks for the reply. So wasn’t in the actual foot control at all. Interesting.. I’ll check the same place . Thanks again

[@rhartl325]

Great Video!

[@ramontito5695]

Good video I have quetion my trolling motor 40 pound foll on the water same time I use but it works for have hour afeter that stop to work . What can I do in that case ? Thank you

[@SMG_62]

It sounds like you may have some bad seals. Might try taking it apart to see if there is any water (or rust) inside the housing.

[@wildncrazyguytv]

Thanks for the video! Mine is making a intermittent strange noise. The seal behind the prop is loose. Should I lube the new seals that came with the kit?

[@SMG_62]

Couldn't hurt.

[@patrickmerritt8722]

Mine got pulled apart now forward is reverse and reverse is forwards?? What to do to fix please anyone ???

[@SMG_62]

Sounds like your battery leads are reversed. If not your wires are crossed on the switch. Pull it apart and try again.

[@stefanwalker9544]

I have a new 45 Endura. We went out on the lake and hooked the wire backwards to the battery. Now it want do anything. I s this the controller switch?

[@SMG_62]

Could be. I’ve done this before though and it didn’t fry anything. I’d take it back to the dealer and see if they’ll do something before you try and open it up and void the warranty. You may have already by hooking it up backwards but it’s worth a shot. If they won’t do anything for you I’d just take a look at the wires and see if anything burnt up. That’s the most likely scenario.

[@MrRetired62]

I'm looking for someone that has a GW52 AG/RF. I don't know what i need to hook the 4 wires. Thanks

[@SMG_62]

Sorry man. I dont know what that is. Can you explain a little?

[@rMwigton]

VERY INFORMATIVE.... THANKS!

[@SMG_62]

+ROB WIGTON you are very welcome. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[@johnyday6772]

Thanks !! Merci Beaucoup de Sainte-Adele, Province of Quebec

[@SMG_62]

That’s awesome. First Canadian comment!

[@matthewperson9571]

Great vid! I’m looking for some help trouble shooting two minn Kota trolling motors, a powerdrive and a maxxum. You seem very to know your stuff, would you mind helping me figure out what’s wrong?

[@SMG_62]

I'll be honest with you man. If you have a decent knowledge of how an electric motor should work the rest is in the research. 99% of the time someone else has had the same problem and it has been solved on the internet. Get to googling! You'll figure it out.

[@alcheckalski9716]

Curious what level of torque you put on the two threaded rods that hold the magnet portion of the motor together. Done repairs in the past but still get leak issues.

[@SMG_62]

These bolts really shouldn't be very tight at all. Just enough to keep them snug. You may consider using a bit of medium strength thread locker on these bolts as well. Make sure you replace all of the seals and make sure none of the cases are damaged when putting it back together. a small nick in these plastic or metal housings mating surfaces can cause a big leak.

[@fossilkingdom]

My Minn Kota 55 was working for a few hours before stating to crap out. What would happen is the speed was so slow, barely moving the prop. If I pulled it out of the water, that would sometimes fix it (could be coincidental). Usually if I hit the top of it it would start working again for a couple minutes before going out. Does this sound like a switch issue?

[@SMG_62]

It sounds like either a switch problem or a armature problem. Take it apart and test it like I show in my troubleshooting video.

[@fossilkingdom]

I'll do that. Thank you. It's only a few years old too which is the frustrating part

[@lyndadelap9845]

I want to replace my motor mount from plastic to metal. Do I need to take off top and disconnect all wires to do this?

[@SMG_62]

Yes, you sure do

[@Oldsafetyman58]

I really appreciate your close up work and how easy you instruct how to.....

[@stevecompton1343]

How do you replace controller board on minn Kota Terrova?

[@SMG_62]

I'm sure there's a service manual on how to do it. I'm not an expert, especially when it comes to the digital drive trolling motors.

[@robertbirchard5323]

Good video! My trolling motor works great out of the water but when I dip it in the water is stops in about 10 to 30 seconds. I take it back out of the water and about 10 minutes later is works fine while out of the water. Dip it in and stops again. Any ideas?

[@robertbirchard5323]

I thought the seals were dried out and defective so I bought a seal set Yesterday I replaced the seals. Although when I took it apart it was completely dry and looked factory new in there. I was surprised. I really thought it would be full of "stuff"... So, I filled a trash can with water in the garage, dipped it in and took it through all the testing I could think of. If on a lower speed, it will work for about 25 to 30 minutes and stop. Unplug the power, wait for 10 minutes and it will work again. If on full power it will cut off much quicker. Unplug power, wait and plug back in only to find the same symptoms again.

[@SMG_62]

Sounds like water is getting inside somehow. If the seals were replaced properly I'd go and look at the shaft into the housing. It's shorting out somehow. Good luck!

[@idontknowwhattochoose]

Regarding the armature. On 180 test I'm getting .3 all around which is good. But on the side by side it is always .1 and I wasn't sure if that was too low(and meant it was shot). Edit:always .1 or .2

[@SMG_62]

Sound like it’s good to me. Are you having any issues with it

[@idontknowwhattochoose]

@@SMG_62 Yeah. 3rd and 4th speed have no output. 1st and 2nd reverses look to be the same speed. Those are the symptoms. Originally thought it was the switch. Got a new one and it didn't help. The only other thing I can see is the pin that slides into the armature and prop is bent a bit. Brushes seem fine though the connectors on the back had some white stuff on them that I sanded down most recently. Gonna test it again tmrw.

[@SMG_62]

Test it before you go buying a new armature. Those number sound like they’re in spec to me. Still sounds like a switch problem. Double check the connections and make sure they’re going to the right spots on the switch. Good luck man.

[@johnson7228]

Great video. Thank you! Question for you. Any ideas on what might be causing a loud screeching noise from the lower unit of a trolling motor (minn kota edrive 48v)? I am getting a consistent 48v from the controller board. I replaced the armature b/c I was getting an obstructed prop condition. I also replaced the brush assembly. Thank you for your help.

[@SMG_62]

Sounds like something is out of place buddy. Take it apart and check it out. You should be able to identify it if it's always making that sound.

[@johnson7228]

@@SMG_62 Thanks. Turned out to be grease. The new shaft needed to be greased. Thanks.

[@jamesdavis6712]

Where and what type of inline fuse do you use... It seems I keep melting speed switches

[@SMG_62]

There’s not really a specific type of inline fuse to use. Just make sure it’s rated for your trolling motor. You can usually look up the rating on your manufacturers site. If you’re using the recommended size fuse and it’s still blowing then you probably have another issue. Make sure to look at your switch and all connections to make sure nothing is melted or corroded. Also, just to cover the obvious, make sure you’re not using a 24V system on a 12V motor.

[@willtorrez]

Thank you big time help!

[@alvinbergman4555]

I've got a question from my trolling motor I went out fishing it was working great when to go turn it on again wouldn't work at all change batteries and everything the indicator light comes on but nothing happens

[@SMG_62]

Sounds like you may have burnt up the switch. Take it apart and test it to see if you need to buy a new one.

[@alvinbergman4555]

Is there a Pacific way to test the switch by itself the see if it's burned out

[@SMG_62]

I don’t have a specific link to your exact switch but if you google it you should be able to find one.

[@berniescheiner1211]

Great video thanks for all the helpful tips and info!

[@SMG_62]

No problem Bernie. Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@glennredegeld157]

SMG Fishin' I have a minn Kota endura c2 55. I wanted to take it out on the water for the first time of the year yesterday and I remembered getting line caught in the propellers when I used it last summer. So I took it apart, and ripped all the line off. When I put it back together, I connected it to my fully charged battery and it won't move at all. I actually got it to move in reverse for about 2 seconds and it shut back off. What could be the issue?

[@SMG_62]

Oh no that sucks! Did the motor work before you took it apart? Or did you not check before you took it apart? I'm talking about after it sat over the winter but before you removed the line and took it apart. If it did work prior you most likely hooked something up incorrectly. If you don't know and it didn't run before you removed the line there's a good chance you either burnt up the armature when you got caught up in the line. It could also possibly be the switch since you only have reverse. But I'd be willing to bet you have something hooked up wrong. I would take it apart and double check all the connections and make sure you find the wiring diagram for your motor using the minn kota website. Your serial number should be on a sticker on the transom mount bracket. Also while you have it apart it would be worth it to test the armature like I did in this video using an ohm meter. If you don't have one I have a fairly priced one linked above in the description of this video. If you test the armature and it's good and you have all your wires hooked up correctly and securely I would buy a new switch and see if that works. It's only like $15-20 on amazon (also linked above). Let me know if you have any more questions. Feel free to email me if you can't figure it out. [e-mail]

[@glennredegeld157]

SMG Fishin' actually I think it's just the switch. Because I just tested it again, and I got power in forward 5 but nothing else. I'm gonna go ahead and order a new switch. But how can I find out how to replace the switch? I actually never tested it before, so it was probably already not working from sitting all winter

[@SMG_62]

If it were me I would still take apart and reassemble the motor before I spent any money. It sounds like you may be moving a loose connection. The switch doesn't typically intermittently work. Usually it either does or doesn't work. You can check out my other trolling motor video to see how to replace parts (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6iwdaWFfZifoLM). Hope it all works out for you. Good luck.

[@tommyevans-xf9xl]

This vid really helped. Thanks

[@SMG_62]

Hey no problem. Thanks for watching!

[@curtdogg1979]

When i took my lower unit apart the magnet was in like 20 pieces can that be replaced if so where do i find one?

[@SMG_62]

What? That’s crazy. How old is it?

[@curtdogg1979]

like 3 it has been sitting in my shed and it had water in the lower unit I think it froze shattering the magnet because I read online that happened to other people.

[@SMG_62]

That’s crazy. I’ve never seen that myself. You should be able to purchase just the housing form your manufacturer. Or you may even try eBay or amazon. Good luck.

[@smaguns1]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a 2nd hand motor and there was a bunch of water in the case. So I took it apart and drained it but the magnets came off. What kind of glue could I use to stick them back on the case? I have no idea if it'll all work but I guess it's part of playing with it. Thanks in advance

[@SMG_62]

That’s a great question. If I were to do it I would first try something like extra strength gorilla glue. If that doesn’t work then I’d try some kind of two part epoxy. Whatever you use make sure it’s temperature and water resistant. Good luck on fixing it. Let me know what works for you.

[@Josh-eg8hw]

Hey I got a question about my trolling motor ?

[@SMG_62]

What’s your question man?

[@Josh-eg8hw]

I got a old motorguide trolling motor and I took the armature out the foot and broke a brush off the wire it was connected to,it has 4 brushes ,I soldered the wire back to brush ,and put it back together and the shaft won't spin it jumps a little that how I know its getting power I've done everything I know to do ,there was nothing wrong with it before I took it apart lol ,I just was gonna check out the brushes and see if it was leaking should've just left it alone

[@SMG_62]

Haha I hate when that happens. I would guess you need to replace the brush all together. I don’t think the solder can take the high amperage. Good news is they aren’t very expensive at all. Just go to the motorguide parts page and use your model number to find the part you need. Good luck man. Thanks for watching. You may have broken your motor by experimenting but at least now you know how everything works. Lol

[@Josh-eg8hw]

Ok thanks

[@mattmills9023]

that was a good break down on how to test an armature. keep up the good work looking forward to how you do the folding tongue.

[@SMG_62]

Thanks, I really appreciate it. I should be finishing up the fold-away trailer tongue video this week sometime.

[@mattmills9023]

did you weld the hinge in or bolt it through the tongue?

[@SMG_62]

I used a bolt on application. The link is in the description if you wanna check it out.

[@submissionoutdoors570]

Sir...Ive got a minnkota powerdrive v2 40thrust / 12 volt model made in 2009. The unit steers fine, but the propeller is intermittent. Sometimes the propeller will work, but most of the time I hear a "clicking sound" coming from the area where the control board is housed. I contact Minnkota and was instructed to take off the control box cover and connect the black/red wires to my 12 volt battery directly by using jumper cables. I was told that if my units propeller starting working then the problem was a faulty relay in the control board. I did as instructed and the propeller still worked intermittently. It worked initially but then stopped working. Do you have any ideas? Thank you.

[@SMG_62]

Sounds like you may have a leak in the motor housing and it’s gotten rusty. Take it apart and clean it with wd 40 and a high grit sandpaper to see if it fixes it. If it does make sure to replace those seals so it doesn’t leak anymore!

[@TheBabaYagas]

Would anybody have an idea as to how to deal with the following issue he didn’t cover (and I’m having). Any help would be super appreciated. The problem I am having is that gear 4 and 5 are the same speed now. How would I troubleshoot such an issue? Could it be my wiring or my switch box? It’s not the battery as I have replaced it and it runs at the expected voltage etc. Thoughts anyone?!

[@SMG_62]

Sounds like you have a bad switch buddy. Typically when they go bad you start to lose different speeds. Take the cover off and see if there are any burnt wires. Also you should see a variation in voltage to the motor while switching through the gears.

[@TheBabaYagas]

SMG thanks! Replaced the switch. I don’t have a tester on hand, but based on running it dry (not long) I can tell with the new switch #5 is running the motor at higher revs. Will take it on the water this weekend for the true test. Thanks again 👍

[@SMG_62]

That’s awesome. Glad I could help you out. Good luck man.

[@codyromano4879]

What happens if it is shorted ?

[@SMG_62]

Best bet is to replace it.

[@cindyjenkins3365]

@@SMG_62 what if motor won’t start spinning unless you give it a quick spin by hand with the switch on

[@cindyjenkins3365]

My motor won’t rotate unles I put the switch in gear say forward and hand start the prop into motion this is all speeds forward or reverse