Trolling motor problems.

[Jim Uran]

I've got a maxxum 54lb thrust, yes it's a little bit older but not too old. Anyway, the problem is it cuts out when I turn it to the left. No it's not auto pilot, it's cable steering.

It runs fine when I turn it to the right or straight ahead, but as soon as I get left of straigh ahead it cuts out.

The indication arrow still stays lit up and I ran through the wires on the foot pedal with a tester and nothinig lost power when the motor cut out.

I'm thinking something may be pinched in the shaft or, heck I don't know.

Anyone have any ideas, or what I should tear apart first, and how to go about it!!! Thanks

[marine_man]

That does sound pretty odd.. I guess I'd start with the head and see how the power is transmitted down the shaft when it's rotated and see if there's anything there...

marine_man

[Fisherman45]

I had the same problem and I think it was the yellow wire in the head had a bad spot and was shorting out and it would make the motor cut out when turning to the left.