MinnKota 70 Edge 24 Volt

Went fishing today and had been using the trolling motor to move from tree to tree and we tied up for a while to give me a break. Fish hit a little quick a couple times and we were all three around the front of the boat. It settled down and I set down and heard a noise coming from the front of the boat and the son got to listening and found the trolling motor was making a noise in the head. OOPS, it was turned on and the blade was stuck against the deck. No Smell, power to the trolling motor, will move the prop in reverse for a minute and quit, NO WORKEY in forward at all?? Anyone know what I need to get to fix this thing? Help would be appreciated. Ferdi aka Fred

Called Minn Kota today and they helped me out. Got the parts on the way so I should be back in business by the weekend. Burnt out the switch according to the tech help. Ferdi aka Fred

I had an Edge that I had to replace the switch also. It's not that big of a project. Mine would not turn with one click, then with the next click be half throttle. Switch was falling apart. They are good TMs. I liked mine. It was a tiller control on the bow.

I got the switch in today and that wasn't the problem entirely. Couldn't get ahold of Minn Kota so I got on line with "Minn Kota Parts Center-Rip Tide & Freshwater Parts & Acc. Talked to a technician there named Scott and he told me it was probably in the brushes and I could probably fix it and to call back with what I needed. It overheated the brushes and once I cleaned everything up and dressed the armature it worked like new. I know where I'll be getting parts from with that kind of service. My hat's off to you Scott. Just as simple as rebuilding generators on them antique cars made wayyyyy back in the early 60's. talltimber if you ever have problems again and need parts or service and you can't find it call them at 1-888-222-3625. Glad you got you TM going okay too. I like mine even more sense I seen how simple they really are. I still want one of those Terrova 101/US2 with 36v and 60" shaft with all the bells and whistles. I think that would be totally the coolest thing besides my Humminbird 997c. Ferdi ana Fred

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Originally Posted by talltimber

I had an Edge that I had to replace the switch also. It's not that big of a project. Mine would not turn with one click, then with the next click be half throttle. Switch was falling apart. They are good TMs. I liked mine. It was a tiller control on the bow.

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