Different Trolling Motor Problem

Chris Rennert wrote:
Hey all, I had a new trolling motor (Minn-Kota Maxxum 70lb) put on when
I had my new outboard put on last spring. They completely re-ran new
wire, and everything seemed to run good till close to the end of last
season. I noticed that at times, the trolling motor would all of sudden
stop responding to anything I did. I would screw with the plug, and
then it would work again. I pulled off the panel on the bow , and it
seems that all the wires are secure, and the plug on the trolling motor,
and well as the female end on the panel seem to make a strong
connection. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with something
like this, and wondered if it could possibly be the trolling motor itself?

Thanks all, if you need any more info , please don't hesitate to ask.

Chris

i had a similar problem with my 80lb minn kota last year. it would
stop responding until i jiggled the wires coming out of the motor to
the foot control. thought it was a loose wire but when i took it in
for repair they told me that the armature was bad and that it was a
common problem lately. evidently the motor sometimes lands on a "dead
spot" and pulling on the wire bundle moves it just enough to get going
again. ended up replacing the whole lower unit under warranty.