2021 BassCatt Pantera II
200 Pro XS(3B056653)
Motorguide Tour Pro
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
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!
2018 Ranger RT198p
Charcoal Metallic
Etec 150HP G2 HO
24p Raker Stainless prop
82# MotorGuide Tour Pro TM
Fishes as good as anything out there, with the TM down...
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.
2018 Ranger RT198p
Charcoal Metallic
Etec 150HP G2 HO
24p Raker Stainless prop
82# MotorGuide Tour Pro TM
Fishes as good as anything out there, with the TM down...
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.
BassCat Sabre FTD
Mercury 150 Optimax
"It's just fishing"
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....
2018 Ranger RT198p
Charcoal Metallic
Etec 150HP G2 HO
24p Raker Stainless prop
82# MotorGuide Tour Pro TM
Fishes as good as anything out there, with the TM down...
2018 Ranger RT198p
Charcoal Metallic
Etec 150HP G2 HO
24p Raker Stainless prop
82# MotorGuide Tour Pro TM
Fishes as good as anything out there, with the TM down...
Last edited by RazorCat; 10-12-2022 at 08:45 AM.
BassCat Sabre FTD
Mercury 150 Optimax
"It's just fishing"
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.
2021 BassCatt Pantera II
200 Pro XS(3B056653)
Motorguide Tour Pro
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
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.
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.
Why would anyone buy a motor guide? Head is huge and ugly! Never owned one and never will.