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Minn Kota Terrova Problems - BSF - 04-12-2018
My 24 volt 80 lb thrust Terrova with I Pilot Link is having issues. I have had it for three years, but only use it about 6 to 8 days a year.
Have any of you had this problem:
When I deploy the motor, The Green "System Ready" light comes on, but the Red "Autopilot On" light does not come on.
When I push the battery test button it shows that I have a full charge at the motor, so power isn't the issue.
Here's the real problem. When I turn on the I Pilot remote (that is fully charged) a message comes up that says "Motor Not Found". So I'm thinking it must be the I Pilot Controller in the head of the Minn Kota.
So I plug in the manual foot pedal, and it will not work, so now it's looking like it may be the main controller board in the base of the Minn Kota.
I have been emailing back and forth with the Minn Kota people, and they agree that it is ether the I Pilot Controller, the Main Controller, or both. They gave me the phone number of an Authorized Service Center to contact.
The Authorized Service Center guy I talked to said that, if it's the Main Controller it could cost around $400 parts and labor, and the I Pilot Controller would be more.
So has anyone else ever experienced this problem?
Thanks, Brian
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Re: [BSF] Minn Kota Terrova Problems - wiperhunter2 - 07-15-2018
Did you ever solve this problem? Can't say I've had this problem but I haven't had mine long, just this year but one thing I will say is that corrosion can cause problem like this, especially with the manuel foot control pedal. Also, my autopilot on light does not come on until I turn it on, with my handheld controller.
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