Ipilot problems

[minneman]

Looking for ideas, this is my second season with the unit on an 80* terrova, recently spot lock would only beep and shut off the auto pilot if on, no anchor or symbol at all on the remote. thought it may be low battery power affecting it so recharged the 24v sys. next time out tryed it and it worked, didnt stay at the spot long and upon the next spot, I try it and no go. thought maybe the remote's battery was the culpret, put in new next time out and still no go, also notice that there is no battery symbol on the remote. bad battery? remote still works for the other stuff.

also when deploying the unit, the auto pilot is already on and can not be shut off with the foot pedal, or remote, but if I hit the anchor button it goes off. it will come back on with the A/P button on the remote.

Remote appeared dry on the inside when replacing the battery, pedal has seen a bit of rain but the boat is always in the garage when not used. probably less than 20 hours use on the unit since new.

[jigginjerk]

I would email minnkota with the problem, they are very helpfull. It sounds to me that it may be a problem with the remote. Possibly a crack in the circuit board. Thus, it may be shorting accross contacts. Just my opinion, but minnkota will take care of you. At least they have treated me very well when ever I had a problem.

[remington 300]

id make a few phone calls, call minnkota directly,and ask them how to proceed,more than likely the motor only had a 1 year factory warranty, were are you at? minnkota is out of mankato you can/could bring it there or the motor clinic in bloomington is an authorized repair dealer and highly recommended, call either one for assistance.

goodluck,

mike.

[Esox_Magnum]

Terrova has a 2 year warenty I think....