TM problem? Hello My Minn Kota TM with iPilot remote has started having problems. It can go from a speed of 1 to 10 and it can steer easily left or right. But when moving, it will not...

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TM problem?

Oct 1, 2021 08:28:38 #

RedA Loc: Stow, MA

Hello
My Minn Kota TM with iPilot remote has started having problems. It can go from a speed of 1 to 10 and it can steer easily left or right. But when moving, it will not turn by pedal or remote if the speed is above 6 - but will turn easily if I stop the prop from running.

Any idea why this fault is happening?

All inputs appreciated ☹️

Oct 1, 2021 13:13:49 #

Shutupandfish Loc: Transplanted roots back to Wyoming

Not looking at it can only guess but picturing the higher thrust putting bind on shaft. Try lubing and checking for wear and burrs

Oct 1, 2021 15:01:43 #

RedA Loc: Stow, MA

Good idea - thanks!
I’ll give that a look & a try 👍

Oct 1, 2021 22:24:04 #

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

RedA wrote:

Hey Red, my Powerdrive TM, gets hard to deploy once and a while. Minn Kota suggests waxing the shaft with Pledge furniture polish, but I just spray a little spritz of WD-40 between the shaft and the steering drive unit. It helps with my problem, maybe it will help with yours.

Oct 2, 2021 06:33:37 #

RedA Loc: Stow, MA

Thanks, Fred.
I’ll give that a try 👍

Oct 3, 2021 07:16:41 #

Harris T. Fudpucker Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

It takes more amps to turn at a higher speed, make sure your battery or batteries are fully charged and takes a load.

Oct 3, 2021 08:47:00 #

RedA Loc: Stow, MA

Thanks, Harris.
I’m pretty sure that it was charged but how would I test that it can take a load?

Oct 3, 2021 09:11:40 #

Harris T. Fudpucker Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

RedA wrote:

Thanks, Harris.
I’m pretty sure that it was charged but how would I test that it can take a load?

If you don't have a load tester, take it to a parts house. Most will not charge you for testing the load of your battery. Might want to call to make sure you don't drive there, only to find they charge!

Oct 3, 2021 12:12:23 #

RedA Loc: Stow, MA

Thanks, Harris !

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