ryanh487
Senior Member
I have a 2 month old Motorguide Xi5 24v 80 lb trolling motor on my boat. A few weeks back the factory installed mounting platform on the boat failed and ripped off, causing the whole motor to fall into the lake but was caught before sinking. The mount is now permanently secured but the trolling motor is stone dead.
the power lead disconnected from behind the outlet before it hit the water so no power was flowing when it got wet. No breakers are tripped and i'm getting a full 25.5v at all power contacts in the trolling motor from the input to the upper unit and the lower unit. I replaced the control board on recommendation from motorguide (there isn't an active authorized warranty service center within 100 miles). Still nothing at all. I've ordered a replacement cover with the LED and wiring assembly, but i'm not sure how that would effect the motor not powering on at all.
Anybody run in to this before? I'm tired of having a $2000 hood ornament on my boat and drifting in the breeze while i'm trying to fish.
the power lead disconnected from behind the outlet before it hit the water so no power was flowing when it got wet. No breakers are tripped and i'm getting a full 25.5v at all power contacts in the trolling motor from the input to the upper unit and the lower unit. I replaced the control board on recommendation from motorguide (there isn't an active authorized warranty service center within 100 miles). Still nothing at all. I've ordered a replacement cover with the LED and wiring assembly, but i'm not sure how that would effect the motor not powering on at all.
Anybody run in to this before? I'm tired of having a $2000 hood ornament on my boat and drifting in the breeze while i'm trying to fish.