Looking to see if I can get some tips and/or ideas on the problem I am having. I have a 40# transom mount MinnKota. The last time out I was fishing in some pretty thick slop. At the end of the day I had about half the power than normal but in reverse it seemed like the
power was still there. I removed the prop and ensured it was cleaned out. Also I went out this morning with a different battery fully charged to see if that was a possibility. Still forward is only giving me half the power it had before. Any ideas for me? Thanks!
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How long have you owned it?
His is a transom mount
I agree. Have checked wiring and all seem to be in good shape. Gut feeling is saying that inside the switch is smoked.
Sounds like your on your way. Just wanted to mention. Dirty switches will increase resistance the dirtier they get, which causes a greater voltage drop across the switch and less voltage hitting the load aka motor drive circuit. When they do, they will heat up above levels they should be reaching and you get the melting.
I'd expect you're in the right spot. Just watch the switch for heating and melting your next trips out, just in case you have something more.
You can have shorted windings in a motor, which reduces the overall impedance and current increases, which could also cause your melting issue. The former is the right place to start. If its still heating up, replacing the motor brushes and or armature may be required.
Partially writing this for future readers.
Steve
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