Minnkota Autopilot Beeping?

[JimBuck]

Greetings all,

I purchased a new Minnkota a few years back and love it. However, when I turn it on to run it makes a beep sound every 1.5 seconds that sounds similiar to the tone when turning the unit on/off....does anyone know how to turn this beep off when the unit is running...it's been driving me nuts. Thanks!

[Parker]

If you still have your manual it addresses this very issue. I've turned that function on a few times by accident. Always have to refer back to the manual for instructions on how to turn it off. Could always call Minnkota too. They walked me through it the first time.

[Sandmannd]

If you find out what the fix is, let me know. Mine did that last year and couldn't figure it out. Hasn't done it this year yet though.

[katoguy]

I'd wager that the beep is from a CoPilot, not an AP. I think you accidently switched it into audio mode 3:

AUDIO MODES UNIT IS FACTORY PRE-SET TO AUDIO MODE 2.

•There are three receiver audio modes available. To switch from one audio mode to another, press and hold both the INCREASE and DECREASE speed buttons on the remote down for one second. The receiver will respond with 1, 2, or 3 audible beeps indicating the corresponding receiver audio mode change.

Audio Mode 1 = All of the normal audible sounds mentioned in this owners manual.

Audio Mode 2 = Same as audio mode 1 plus an audible beep for speed increase / decrease and prop on/off.

Audio Mode 3 = Same as audio mode 2 plus the prop on audible click every few seconds.

NOTE: when the corded foot pedal is in control and the propeller is on, the prop on indicator click will be heard if the receiver is set to audio mode 3.

[Sandmannd]

I bet that's it. Thank you Katoguy.

[JimBuck]

Finally got the boat out of storage. Yes, it turns out to be a co-pilot (duh!) and your advice Katoguy worked perfectly I appreciate it kind sir.