Attn Motorguide Gods. Question about electrical problem :(

[AdamW]

Hi.

I have an older 82lb 24V MotorGuide Digital Tour. Serial: 9B655880; Part No: 9BT52GCAF

Yesterday something happened and now the trolling motor stays on all the time at 100% power. I was using it during a normal low RPM run for only a few minutes and then it stopped working. I knew my batteries couldn't have suddenly died since they are both pretty new and were fully charged. I thought 'what the heck' and turned the variable speed dial on the side of the pedal, stepped on the pedals on/off switch but nothing. I flipped the switch at the top of the pedal that is for constant on or for using the pedals on/off and nothing. I unplugged the power and plugged it back in and WHAM! 100% throttle and no way to adjust speed or turn the unit off. So I had to unplug it.

Anyone with experience in this area think which part has gone bad that I have to replace? I was guessing the potentiometer assembly? I don't think the switch at the top that controls constant on or allowing the on/off of the foot pedal is bad and I don't think the variable speed controller is bad because both do nothing now.

Thank you!

[5keepers2]

Digital board is my guess........Mr. Jones will have the best advice on this. You could call him and maybe he can ship you part.

[AdamW]

Thank you for the reply. Is the digital board in the head unit of the motor? I don't recall seeing anything like that when looking at the wiring under the pedal.

Digital board is my guess........Mr. Jones will have the best advice on this. You could call him and maybe he can ship you part.

[Jonestrollingmotor]

The digital board is in the lower unit, and yes, that sounds like the way a trolling motor reacts when the module (aka digital board) goes bad. We keep them in stock and you can call us at 870 773 3474.
John

[AdamW]

Thank you John.