Ultrex problem

[kercha83]

Yesterday my ultrex would stop working at random times, you can still steer the trolling motor but the prop will not turn. I even tried using the remote and same thing, it will steer but prop will not spin. Do you guys think that a wire came loose on my ultrex somewhere?

[Hchamberlin1]

Sounds like maybe line or something behind the prop or broken shear pin. I’d start there

[kercha83]

pin not broken, i used the trolling again today and it only happened once today for about a few seconds and worked flawless today.

Sounds like maybe line or something behind the prop or broken shear pin. I’d start there

[wmitch2]

Next time it does it, stow the motor, turn the prop 90* by hand, deploy and try it again. If it starts, you may have a flat spot on the armature. Take it to an ASC. If your 3yrs or less on the warranty it should be covered.

[bgibson]

Sounds like the momentary switch needs adjusting. If You take the top switch button off there is a little magnetic reed switch underneath that. Try bringing the reed switch up a little to make better contact. If you go to far it will stay on constantly. Little adjustments go a long way.

[kercha83]

Will the reed switch affect the remote too? When the prop stopped working, I used the remote and it still doesn't work...

Sounds like the momentary switch needs adjusting. If You take the top switch button off there is a little magnetic reed switch underneath that. Try bringing the reed switch up a little to make better contact. If you go to far it will stay on constantly. Little adjustments go a long way.

[fishnfireman]

Will the reed switch affect the remote too? When the prop stopped working, I used the remote and it still doesn't work...

No sir.
Have you loosened the bottom bolt under the prop and checked for water ?

[kercha83]

Not yet, are you talking about the two long bolts?

No sir.
Have you loosened the bottom bolt under the prop and checked for water ?

[fishnfireman]

Yes sir-- you can loosen the bottom bolt with motor deployed while on the trailer.. Any water if present should come out.
Its been an ongoing issue. A search on here should show several good threads..
Mine was one that leaked.

[kercha83]

thanks! Ill have to do that

Yes sir-- you can loosen the bottom bolt with motor deployed while on the trailer.. Any water if present should come out.
Its been an ongoing issue. A search on here should show several good threads..
Mine was one that leaked.

[Jonestrollingmotor]

Could be water in lower unit, or what is referred to as an open armature. If prop stops in a certain spot, it will not start back until the prop moves off the bad spot. If it still has warranty, take it to an ASC for repairs.
John