Terrova not working

This is more than likely something I messed up but if so I need some help either way. I just put some new Trolling batteries in my boat and replaced them one at a time putting the wires right back where they went. Well I tried to use my Trolling motor for the first time today and the remote says motor not found nor does the foot control work. The lights on the motor that show battery power light up bright red but the green light that says system ready doesn't come on. I have checked my wiring in the back and I know it's correct. I don't have a volt meter though so I'm not sure if maybe I got a bad battery. I'm going to call minn Kota tomorrow and hopefully they can help out. Anybody ever had an issue like this?


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did you charge the new batteries before using them?? Sometimes new ones will show charge but be very low.

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Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman

did you charge the new batteries before using them?? Sometimes new ones will show charge but be very low.

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I charged them all week but I will check that too. Thanks


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<snip> replaced them one at a time putting the wires right back where they went.<snip>

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Did you actually check the + & - markings on the batteries? Different model batteries will have the + and - terminals on different sides of the battery.

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Did you actually check the + & - markings on the batteries? Different model batteries will have the + and - terminals on different sides of the battery.

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Yeah I'm positive they are correct


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Try re-finding the remote? I hate it when things go bad. I am intolerant.

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Yeah I'm positive they are correct


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is this a 12 volt system or 24 volt system ??? and I think you said the Terrova will not turn on ?? or didn't have the green ready light correct ???

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is this a 12 volt system or 24 volt system ??? and I think you said the Terrova will not turn on ?? or didn't have the green ready light correct ???

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24volt. And yes the green light will not come on


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Originally Posted by grizzrider09

24volt. And yes the green light will not come on


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I wish you had a volt meter it sounds like you are not getting 24 volts to the trolling motor !!! I know you said you have it wired back correct, make sure it looks something like this !!!

Attachment 271088

or
Attachment 271089

May need to deploy the tm. Don't see why but it's worth a shot


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Well I deployed it last night. Minn Kota said it may not be recognizing it is deployed. The batteries look just like the diagram


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24volt. And yes the green light will not come on


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if you are not getting a green light stating the trolling motor is on then you are not getting the correct voltage to the plug !!! can you take a good picture of the batteries and their connections and post it ????

Bad splice? Had one of those recent on charges batteries and no green light


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Bad splice? Had one of those recent on charges batteries and no green light


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Could be. I just went and bought a volt meter so maybe this weekend I can dive in and find the problem


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Could be. I just went and bought a volt meter so maybe this weekend I can dive in and find the problem


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volt meter !!!!:ThumbsUp:cheers2

Attachment 271106. Well she is getting more than enough up front so it looks like I will be taking it to a repair center.


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dang and all you did was change out batteries ??? that sucks !!!

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dang and all you did was change out batteries ??? that sucks !!!

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Yep. Sucks for sure. Hope they don't void my warranty since I took the head off to run the transducer wire down the shaft.


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I agree with Cane Pole. Re find the remote to the TM.

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Originally Posted by jigflinger

I agree with Cane Pole. Re find the remote to the TM.

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How do I do that?


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There is a button on the TM head that says "Find" Press and hold for at least 3 seconds. Should beep. Then press any button on the remote. I said it should beep. Mine doesn't. Give it a try. You might want to try a fresh battery in the remote, also.

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There is a button on the TM head that says "Find" Press and hold for at least 3 seconds. Should beep. Then press any button on the remote. I said it should beep. Mine doesn't. Give it a try. You might want to try a fresh battery in the remote, also.

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in order to re-learn the remote the trolling motor has to be turned on !!! he can not get the trolling motor to power up !!!! that's is the problem !!!!

Remote Learning
The i-Pilot remote is prelearned to the controller from the factory. The top of
the controller has a single learn button to allow additional remotes to be added
to the system. To learn additional remotes:
1. Power up the trolling motor.
2. Push and hold the learn button down. A steady audio tone will be heard
while holding this button.
3. While holding the learn button down push any button on the remote
being programmed. Three short chirps will be heard when the remote is
successfully learned.
A remote can only be learned to one controller at a time. A controller can have
an unlimited number of remotes learned to it

Yeah strmwalker is correct. It won't power on at all. I will however try to re find it but I don't think it will do much good. Would love to be pulling some cranks right now


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Two things to check when not getting power light on Terrova and you have proper voltage coming in. The sensor or switch that disengages when the motor is deployed and the next and more likely is the control board. These motors will go through a control board around the 5 year mark typically. Though, charging the batteries while the motor is getting power will shorten the life or get them sooner. A control board is a simple fix. It is 4-5 wires if my memory serves me right. I've changed them at the landing.

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Two things to check when not getting power light on Terrova and you have proper voltage coming in. The sensor or switch that disengages when the motor is deployed and the next and more likely is the control board. These motors will go through a control board around the 5 year mark typically. Though, charging the batteries while the motor is getting power will shorten the life or get them sooner. A control board is a simple fix. It is 4-5 wires if my memory serves me right. I've changed them at the landing.

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How do I check and know if they are bad and where are they?



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grizzrider09 is sent you a few PMs !!! hope they might help !!!

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grizzrider09 is sent you a few PMs !!! hope they might help !!!

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Thanks man!


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Give John Jones a called. He used to sponsor Crappie.com don't know if he does now or not. Also you can go to BBC.com. He is a certified repairman for Minn-kota and all the other companies. He is very good hard to beat knows his stuff.
LitttleJohn

The support from this forum is awesome! Thank you guys!


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I would call Minn Kota, they have great customer service.

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I would call Minn Kota, they have great customer service.

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I called them yesterday and they said they couldn't recommend anything and to take it to a service center


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I don't know the point on the control board that that the green light monitors. The control board has numerous voltages. I replaced a control board for a pal who by accident reversed power at the input of the TM cable. It stunk like he let the smoke out of the board.

I love technology til it quits, then ARG!!!!!!

Well the shop just called and said the Control board had went bad. Just wanted to let you guys know in case you ever experienced this happening


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All advice given was good stuff to check.

I look at it this way: take an aspirin before you try brain surgery.

Be sure to not charge while the trolling motor is plugged in. If straight wired switch off the circuit breaker when charging. There is still power to the control board when a Terrova is stowed. A control board is around $200 so I wouldn't risk it.

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Be sure to not charge while the trolling motor is plugged in. If straight wired switch off the circuit breaker when charging. There is still power to the control board when a Terrova is stowed. A control board is around $200 so I wouldn't risk it.

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Good thinking. I will def do this from now on


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