Minkota maxxum bow mount trolling motor will not run, checked power from battery and power to foot pedal which has power on meter but when press pedal swithch there is no power. I notice there is three basic swithes in the pedal could this be the problem or is it in the head of the motor?

SOURCE: MINN KOTA MAXXUM FOOT CONTROL PROBLEMS

it has an electrical connection problem... check all the connections on the pedal control. your loosing connection making it die and when you kick it it connects again... look for a frayed wire. or a corroded connnection.

Dean

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• Posted on Mar 17, 2009

SOURCE: Mounting a sonor/transducer on a MinnKota Riptide ST

Did the unit come with a strap to mount the transducer to a bow mount electric? Most units do... If not there is probably one available for the unit as an aftermarket accessory or accessory from the manufacturer... Regarding the transducer wire, just wrap and rout this up the front of the bow mount motor shaft so when you pull the motor up and secure it, it is not going to get in the way. You could cable tie the cord down near the bottom of the shaft and one up near the top where they wont interfere with the motor bracket when the motor is positioned up on the boat.

SOURCE: bow mounted pd55 trolling moter, 5 yrs old.

put the old one back on and see it the engine runs if so it is in the connection to or from the cable

SOURCE: I need to replace the bearings in my Maxxum 65lb

If you never did this before , I strongly advise take it to a local shop....if you don't seal it correctly, you will end up buying a new one for water getting in.... I fix alot of things on my boat but not the trolling motor....your choice....GL

SOURCE: my brother inlaw got a minkota 40ta all terraine

I would check the battery. If you're using an old or under charged battery you will loose power for sure. Make sure you're also using a 12v deep cycle marine battery as this will ensure proper operation and a longer battery life.