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    #321
    Quote Originally Posted by King_Fish View Post
    Let us know how that goes. I'm staring down the barrel of an exchange or preferably refund on mine as well, but I'm not sure refund is an option...
    I got my refund last week.

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    #322
    Quote Originally Posted by King_Fish View Post
    Oh boy...

    Well, my avalanche of crap started when i attempted Rev H... and now the TM is on it's way back to Lowell MI, and I assume they will ship me a new one, with Rev H. Long story short, they told me to keep the original dongle and download rev H or the next rev with Windows 10, Google Chrome. The only thing they think is that by me using Edge, it keeps corrupting something... My buddy loaded his Rev H, no problem and he is running W10, Chrome.

    My advise would be if you have a buddy with a known good dongle, go for it. You can always use the other dongle if yours won't load for some reason. If you don't have a standby, I'm not sure what to advise. There was a guy on one of the threads that offered to ship me his dongle, but one of my buddies has Rev G, the other Rev H. The one with rev G is in the same boat as you.

    Sad thing is, I really liked the MG TP until the sh_it hit the fan. Just hoping I get something back that works as prescribed.

    Good Luck
    Thanks! May just start with G and go from there... I'm running FireFox.

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    #323
    Quote Originally Posted by Kdixer View Post
    What is M283?
    I would love to know what M283 is.

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    #324
    Quote Originally Posted by DanieleMari View Post
    I would love to know what M283 is.
    I can find no reference to it anywhere.
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    #325
    There is no M283. Here are all the codes.

    GPS Calibrations
    M-Code Description
    111 Compass Calibration
    112 Mounting Angle Calibration
    113 Calibration Status
    114 Reset to Factory Calibration

    Audio Modes
    M-Code Description
    131 Mode 1 (Factory Setting)
    132 Mode 2
    133 Mode 3

    Clear Stored GPS Anchors / Routes
    M-Code Description
    121 Clear Stored Anchors
    122 Clear Stored Routes

    Heading Lock Modes
    M-Code Description
    211 Heading Lock, course mode (Factory Setting)
    212 Heading Lock, compass mode

    Arrival Modes
    M-Code Description
    213 Route Arrival Mode to Manual (Factory Setting)
    214 Route Arrival Mode to Anchor
    215 Route Arrival Mode to Heading Lock

    Pinpoint Modes (Service Center / Retailer)
    M-Code Description
    216 Exit Demo Mode to Normal Operation (Factory Setting)
    217 Enter Demo mode

    Foot Pedal Resistance Settings
    M-Code Description
    231 Least Resistance, Light Feel
    232 Medium-Light Feel
    233 Medium Resistance, Medium Feel (Factory Setting)
    234 Medium Heavy Feel
    235 Most Resistance, Heavy Feel

    System Software Update
    M-Code Description
    258 Perform Software Update using USB Device

    System Calibrations
    M-Code Description
    284 Foot Pedal End-of-Travel Calibration
    285 Steering Sensor Calibration

    Diagnostics
    M-Code Description
    287 Enables power steering
    288 Disables Power Steering

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    #326
    MG sending me a new TM early next week.

    Despite the issues I've had and my evolution of troubleshooting on the OG, I will say that MG Technical Support has been AWESOME.
    Basically they shipped me a box to return mine for eval (my choice). After realizing how much i missed Anchor Lock, I touched base with them yesterday regarding the status of mine, They reiterated that my options were to wait it out on mine or be sent a new one for early next week....
    So, I chose door #2.

    You don.t realize how much you miss the position lock feature until you no longer have it..... Fuk fighting that wind and current like the days of old, wears me down after a day of that nonsense!
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    #327
    Quote Originally Posted by BarryFL View Post
    There is no M283. Here are all the codes.

    GPS Calibrations
    M-Code Description
    111 Compass Calibration
    112 Mounting Angle Calibration
    113 Calibration Status
    114 Reset to Factory Calibration

    Audio Modes
    M-Code Description
    131 Mode 1 (Factory Setting)
    132 Mode 2
    133 Mode 3

    Clear Stored GPS Anchors / Routes
    M-Code Description
    121 Clear Stored Anchors
    122 Clear Stored Routes

    Heading Lock Modes
    M-Code Description
    211 Heading Lock, course mode (Factory Setting)
    212 Heading Lock, compass mode

    Arrival Modes
    M-Code Description
    213 Route Arrival Mode to Manual (Factory Setting)
    214 Route Arrival Mode to Anchor
    215 Route Arrival Mode to Heading Lock

    Pinpoint Modes (Service Center / Retailer)
    M-Code Description
    216 Exit Demo Mode to Normal Operation (Factory Setting)
    217 Enter Demo mode

    Foot Pedal Resistance Settings
    M-Code Description
    231 Least Resistance, Light Feel
    232 Medium-Light Feel
    233 Medium Resistance, Medium Feel (Factory Setting)
    234 Medium Heavy Feel
    235 Most Resistance, Heavy Feel

    System Software Update
    M-Code Description
    258 Perform Software Update using USB Device

    System Calibrations
    M-Code Description
    284 Foot Pedal End-of-Travel Calibration
    285 Steering Sensor Calibration

    Diagnostics
    M-Code Description
    287 Enables power steering
    288 Disables Power Steering

    Sorry about that. I found that m283 some pages ago, while I was reading. I was just wondering.

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    #328
    M283 is for GPS center alignment following Foot Pedal control board replacement. Trust me, I've been through the whole gamut...

    - With motor deployed, directional indicator, lower unit and head assembly aligned, hold (M), press 2,8,3, complete
    Last edited by King_Fish; 10-10-2022 at 12:30 PM.
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    #329
    Quote Originally Posted by King_Fish View Post
    M283 is for GPS center alignment following Foot Pedal control board replacement. Trust me, I've been through the whole gamut...

    - With motor deployed, directional indicator, lower unit and head assembly aligned, hold (M), press 2,8,3, complete
    Good to know and thanks.

    And what happens as soon as you digit the command ?

    Thanks for the reply.

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    #330
    Quote Originally Posted by BarryFL View Post
    There is no M283. Here are all the codes.



    Diagnostics
    M-Code Description
    287 Enables power steering
    288 Disables Power Steering
    Sorry if I keep on asking . What happens with this two commands ? I mean the stearing behavior.

    Thanks in advance

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    #331
    With a few trips under my belt after installing Revision H I’ve noted two issues I’m hoping are addressable.
    1st issue is “Stow Assist holding shaft during stow”. It’s not holding the motor head where I set it (prop out) as I lift the motor.
    Is this a programmable feature, or just not working properly?
    The 2nd issue I’ve noted is with Anchor Mode. If I’m still moving forward at any speed past above 4, and then I press Anchor Mode, the TM tends to overcompensate for forward sped by moving the the boat backwards anywhere from 5-10 feet. If the boat isn’t moving forward above about 4, or has stopped, then Anchor Mode works perfectly. I haven’t tried to recalibrate (again), but that may be the 1st logical step.
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    #332
    Quote Originally Posted by RazorCat View Post
    With a few trips under my belt after installing Revision H I’ve noted two issues I’m hoping are addressable.
    1st issue is “Stow Assist holding shaft during stow”. It’s not holding the motor head where I set it (prop out) as I lift the motor.
    Is this a programmable feature, or just not working properly?
    The 2nd issue I’ve noted is with Anchor Mode. If I’m still moving forward at any speed past above 4, and then I press Anchor Mode, the TM tends to overcompensate for forward sped by moving the the boat backwards anywhere from 5-10 feet. If the boat isn’t moving forward above about 4, or has stopped, then Anchor Mode works perfectly. I haven’t tried to recalibrate (again), but that may be the 1st logical step.
    Razor - I advise you to provide your questions to service@motorguide.com, they are very helpful and will get the answers you need. I admit it's somewhat frustrating to communicate via e-mail, but based on my experience they are very responsive and genuinely care and want to help.

    Good luck young man, and remember it's not a perfect world, it's Biden America....
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    #333
    Quote Originally Posted by DanieleMari View Post
    Good to know and thanks.

    And what happens as soon as you digit the command ?

    Thanks for the reply.
    you get a single beep for confirmation.
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    #334
    Quote Originally Posted by King_Fish View Post
    Razor - I advise you to provide your questions to service@motorguide.com, they are very helpful and will get the answers you need. I admit it's somewhat frustrating to communicate via e-mail, but based on my experience they are very responsive and genuinely care and want to help.

    Good luck young man, and remember it's not a perfect world, it's Biden America....
    Thank you sir. I’ll contact them for sure. Hopefully, someone has encountered the Stow Assist issue, and solved it.
    Last edited by RazorCat; 10-12-2022 at 08:45 AM.
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    #335
    I have never noticed the stow assist working. Makes me think I did something wrong on the install, but I got the blinking lights, so I am not sure what's up.
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    #336
    Quote Originally Posted by Cajunhunter67 View Post
    It’s really disappointing that MG has manufactured such a poor quality product.
    It’s the only spot lock trolling motor I have considered. At this point I believe it is not even an option. I have followed this and other threads, and the problems continue.

    I have no interest in any of the other models. The big head spinning and noise on the Ultrex isn’t what I want.

    Will keep the Maxxum going until something reliable comes along.

    Don
    To be fair, the head on the MG Tour Pro is enormous. I have had an Ultrex for 4 years. Only issue I have had was the lift piston failed. $25 and 20 minutes to replace. I would run any of the spot lock trolling motors other than MG. Very few out there and obviously a ton of problems. I wouldn’t want to fish without spot lock

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    #337
    Just thought I'd update this. My Tour Pro broke on 6/2, the finally fixed it. I picked it up from the service center on 12/3.

    6 months ..... last MotorGuide product I'll ever buy. The fact that they refused to replace it just burns me up.

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    #338
    Quote Originally Posted by Riccochet View Post
    Just thought I'd update this. My Tour Pro broke on 6/2, the finally fixed it. I picked it up from the service center on 12/3.

    6 months ..... last MotorGuide product I'll ever buy. The fact that they refused to replace it just burns me up.
    Post about yours #326 shows a motor replaced in less than 3 weeks? Maybe the service center and not the company?

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    #339
    Quote Originally Posted by 06x6spdGTO View Post
    Post about yours #326 shows a motor replaced in less than 3 weeks? Maybe the service center and not the company?
    Motor broke on 6/2, initially taken to service center on 6/25 after several failed attemps to self fix with help of motorguide support. 7/7 parts were ordered by the service center, boat sat there for 2 months, no parts. They made several calls to MG on status, backordered, supply chain b.s. was the excuse. I called MG several times as well, same b.s. story. I picked up my boat on 9/24 since I didn't want it sitting outside any longer. 11/10 service center calls me saying they have the parts in. I was on vacation at the time, by the time I returned they couldn't schedule me in until 11/29. I picked boat back up on 12/3.

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    #340
    Why would anyone buy a motor guide? Head is huge and ugly! Never owned one and never will.

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