MotorGuide 12V Troubleshoot

[CoachSchweizer]

Hey all,

I recently replaced a gear nut (can't remember exact term for part) in my 12v MotorGuide. After replacing it, I am 99-100% sure I reattached everything correctly, but there is a problem. Upon hooking it back up to my trolling battery - which is charged and good - the motor will not run. The light on top of the motor turns on when the foot pedal is pushed, but the blades won't spin. I'm no electrician, but as far as I can see by opening the head everything looks right. Any thoughts on what the issue could be or if there's anything simple I can do?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: MotorGuide 12V Troubleshoot

Have no idea what the "gear nut" is that you replaced but if the motor worked before, but not after the repair, you need to go back and look at what you did (or didn't) do. Is it possible this gear nut has bound up the motor and it can't turn. Can you turn the prop by hand. Where exactly is this gear nut and how did you access it.

 

[CoachSchweizer]

Re: MotorGuide 12V Troubleshoot

Have no idea what the "gear nut" is that you replaced but if the motor worked before, but not after the repair, you need to go back and look at what you did (or didn't) do. Is it possible this gear nut has bound up the motor and it can't turn. Can you turn the prop by hand. Where exactly is this gear nut and how did you access it.

Pinion nut (rack & pinion turning system), not gear nut, sorry. Readily accessible by opening the unit's head, disconnecting all wired, and removing the pinion guide rail. I was very careful in removing/replacing it to not damage any wires, and am lost as to how I have power running to the light in the head unit, but apparently no power to the actual prop.

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: MotorGuide 12V Troubleshoot

a picture inside the head showing the wires would realy help. also try to list the wire colors as it sounds like a wire is in the wrong place

 

[CoachSchweizer]

Re: MotorGuide 12V Troubleshoot

a picture inside the head showing the wires would realy help. also try to list the wire colors as it sounds like a wire is in the wrong place

I will try to get a pic up tomorrow. Unless I'm forgetting anything, wire colors include red, yellow, blue and black. Plus one white and two other blacks grounded (I believe) for the light. Pic and 100% confirmation of wires tomorrow.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: MotorGuide 12V Troubleshoot

Folks -- whenever you take something apart, take pictures BEFORE you start so you don't have to do it AFTER you buggered up the project. This is especially true if you are electrically or mechanically challenged or simply tend to not pay attention during the disassembly process and especially if you do not have a factory service manual or at least a parts breakdown and electrical diagram depending on the project at hand.. Take notes or make a diagram if you need to. And since we have no idea at this point the make, model and age of this motor we have no idea how to help -- and my crystal ball is froze up.

 

[CoachSchweizer]

Re: MotorGuide 12V Troubleshoot

Hey all,

I recently replaced a gear nut (can't remember exact term for part) in my 12v MotorGuide. After replacing it, I am 99-100% sure I reattached everything correctly, but there is a problem. Upon hooking it back up to my trolling battery - which is charged and good - the motor will not run. The light on top of the motor turns on when the foot pedal is pushed, but the blades won't spin. I'm no electrician, but as far as I can see by opening the head everything looks right. Any thoughts on what the issue could be or if there's anything simple I can do?

Good news, I solved the problem on my own, no thanks to the condescending remarks from one individual. I had misplaced a ground wire to the wrong screw. She runs beautifully now, and I can't wait to get her back on the water (hopefully) next weekend!