Ryan wrote:
I have a two year old bow mounted Minn Kota 40 ibs. trolling motor. I
pulled it out yesterday to go do some fishing to find that the foot
peddel that gives the thrust for however long the peddel is pressed
didn't work. Everything else on the control works (ie left right
steering, the slide accuater, and the auto pilot switch) However I did
have to mess with it (move it back and forth) till it made good contact
and started working. I don't know where to start trying to resolve the
issue can anyone help?





Sounds like a short. If you feel ambitious, you could open it up and
check it out. The contacts might also be dirty so cleaning them and
spraying them with a little CRC Electronic Cleaner:

http://www.amazon.com/CRC-Electronic.../dp/B0000AZ9H6

As a last resort, eBay has replacements available. Make sure you spell
"pedal" correctly in your search.

Dan