Trolling motor troubleshooting

[Creedmoor]

I have an older Minn Kota Power Drive V2 that is having some issues.

The motor will run on the constant setting but not on the momentary setting.

Also, it will turn counter clockwise but not clockwise.

Any ideas on what would cause that? Foot pedal going bad?

I would like to fix it myself but if I can't is there someone around here that works on them?

Thanks

 

[KYRick]

As for the mementary part, sounds like a switch. And the other could be hooked up backwards.

 

[rsimms]

Call this guy. Certified Minn Kota Service. It's a little far from Chattanooga, but he's worth the extra drive:

Swafford Trolling Motor
Address: 6441 Friendsville Rd, Lenoir City, TN 37772
Phone: (865) 986-4455

 

[Creedmoor]

rsimms - 3/19/2022 7:45 AM

Call this guy. Certified Minn Kota Service. It's a little far from Chattanooga, but he's worth the extra drive:

Swafford Trolling Motor
Address: 6441 Friendsville Rd, Lenoir City, TN 37772
Phone: (865) 986-4455

Thanks, I'll get in touch with him.

I knew there was somebody that had been recommended here but I couldn't remember who it was.

 

[Rob Lee]

John Swallows

 

[elwestb]

Yep! Call John Swallows Charleston Tn. Closer and certified also.

 

[Creedmoor]

elwestb - 3/21/2022 8:44 AM

Yep! Call John Swallows Charleston Tn. Closer and certified also.

Anybody have his contact information?

I found a couple numbers for him but one has been disconnected (423 479 7816) and the other (423 336 5438) the voice mail was full and I couldn't leave a message.

Never mind, he called me back.

 

[FishingwithRusty]

go to each of the suggested shops, the condition of the shop reflects on the work done. ive been to both and i make the drive to Swafford in Lenoir City EVERYTIME!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TN444PSD]

Ive got a 80lb Minn Kotta maxium for sale if you want a replacement TM.

 

[Aries 181]

I also have been to both and I'll continue to drive to Lenoir City.

Bill

 

[elwestb]

John swallows has always been very good to me. I've had him to do work on three motors in the past and never had a problem. Call Fish Tails in Cleveland and they can give you his number.