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  1. 03-23-2019, 02:57 PM #1
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    Ultrex issues

    Guys, bought a 36v ultrex from a vendor on here. About 7 months ago. Fast forward to today. When I hit switch to power up all 3 lights blink and nothing happens. I started working at 50% for a hr or 2. Then totally quit. Batterys are new. Is it the ultrex switch? I stopped at 10 am today in a tournament as the boat is useless with out it. Thoughts
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    #2 03-23-2019, 03:04 PM
    Maybe need to check for water intrusion.
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    #3 03-23-2019, 03:05 PM
    Where?
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    #4 03-23-2019, 03:15 PM
    Where would I get water intrusion? I pulled prop no line ector issues
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    #5 03-23-2019, 03:18 PM
    Recommend you post this in the trolling motor section as well
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    #6 03-23-2019, 03:28 PM
    Good idea. Didnt even cross my mind
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    #7 03-23-2019, 09:59 PM
    I had to reconnect my power in the pedal due to a wire coming loose. Ultrex was only 3 months old. Redid wire and had no more issues.
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    #8 03-23-2019, 10:21 PM
    When peddle fails sometimes keypad still works
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    #9 03-23-2019, 11:21 PM
    Where is the pedal power. I see 2 tiny wires. Then the 2 larger guage running into the foot
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    #10 03-24-2019, 08:50 PM
    Turn the pedal upside down and take off floor plate. You should then see the connections, that is where I had the issue. If it is still under warranty you may want to have a certified repair location do the work.
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    #11 03-24-2019, 08:58 PM
    You stated new batteries? Double check the connection. Mine acted similar last year with a loose connection.
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    #12 03-24-2019, 09:28 PM
    If the power switch goes bad it will still work. The switch CLOSES the circuit when in the off position. So if the switch FAILS the motor will still get power.
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    #13 03-24-2019, 10:30 PM
    ^^^^
    Limit. Doing what u described to a T......it doesnt die per say. But the pedal will get "heavy" and it clicks"...process starts over
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    #14 03-25-2019, 05:22 AM
    Did you check with a meter that you are getting 36v to the motor.
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    #15 03-25-2019, 05:44 AM
    Have it run through a breaker from the battery? Check that, mine brand new did that,it was a breaker going bad.
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    #16 03-25-2019, 06:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by hellathump View Post
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    Limit. Doing what u described to a T......it doesnt die per say. But the pedal will get "heavy" and it clicks"...process starts over

    Check or bypass breaker in the rear at the batteries, if that does not fix it.
    I would take it in and get it repaired, might need a control board or pedal pressure switch.
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