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I have an old Minn Kota electric trolling motor. It has 5 speeds. 2nd gear doesn't work. It goes the same speed as first. Then there is a significant jump when put in third gear. I have found 2nd gear to be one of the best trolling speeds. My question is,does anyone know if this is a simple repair that I could do myself? I have a little experience with electronics. Or is it the type of repair that I could take in to someone without paying an arm and a leg? If so, where would I take it? I live in Salt Lake.
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Here you go -- [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=270226;search_string=Minn%20Kota;#270226"]click here[/url].
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Thanks Kent,

Always a wealth of information you are. Anyone out there ever had tehsame problem and tried to fix one yourself?
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If you can figure out how to open up the top I would see if you have worn or dirty contacts.
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