Prob. with bowmount

[doser]

I have a Minnkota 48lb. thrust bowmount trolling moter. The propeller and thrust work fine, but the unit will not turn nor will the autopilot feature. I used a friends foot pad from his unit which is the same unit thinking the foot pad might be the problem,but I get the same results . So I'm thinking the pad is not the prob. ANy ideas or suggestions. The unit is eight years old.

[upnorth]

There is a electronics board inside that unit that is famed to go. I had pretty much the same unit. 1st the auto pilot went then then it would turn only in one direction. I brought it in for repairs and the cost of a new board was dang near the price for a new one without auto pilot. Needless to say I didn't get it fixed. You might be able to find the board used and get it fixed more reasonably.

[doser]

I was afraid of that. Someone else told me the same thing. Thanks

[doser]

It's eight years old. I bought the boat from another guy and the bow mount came with it so I doubt if it's still under warranty.

[Lip RIPPER!]

The one I have is a 2003 model and it did the same thing. Is it still under warranty? I had my board replaced on my autopilot this spring. I dropped it off and picked it up an hour later at Scheels and has worked fine ever since.

[This message has been edited by Lip RIPPER! (edited 09-17-2004).]

[Phred52]

Doser, Where are you located? Why not give Minnkota a call? They're located in Mankato, just 40 mi from Owatonna(for killin' time,ya know). They will, at the very least, be able to give you a definitive answer to your problem, value vs repair cost. Call 1-800-227-6433 Repair & parts dept.

[doser]

I'm going to try that. A buddy suggested that. I live in Arlington Mn only 40 min. away.Thanks Guys