Great Video. I just had the same issues this weekend. My Ultrex works with the remote but it won't work with the pedal to the left side. It will turn to the right but it won't turn to the left. Thanks for the video, it saved me a huge headache!
I replaced my steering sensor board in my Ultrex last year (June of 2023) because the motor would just spin all the way around as soon as I turned the motor switch on. The new steering board fixed the problem. This year (June of 2024) my motor will not turn in either direction - by foot pedal or by the i-Pilot remote. There is no voltage coming out of the main control board (black and white wires) to the steering board, so I suspect that the main control board is bad now.
So many videos out there with only half the info needed to troubleshoot the problem. I’m ordering a steering sensor tomorrow. 🤣. I had the same problem/symptoms that you experienced and your video helped to confirm I needed the steering sensor. Great informative video.
Sooo frustrated! Help if u can. In short, my pedal turns right but stuck trying left/down. I CAN control it with Humminbird solix unit (everything works). I replaced the steering sensor as you mentioned. It didn’t fix the issue. So I ordered a new module and that didn’t fix it. Uggg!! The two tiny wires from pedal to motor head look ok. When unplugged neither left or right pedal functions as expected. Plugging back in, right turn works again but left still stuck. Do u think testing those two wires from under pedal/module will tell me anything? Any suggestions much appreciated.
I have an Ultrex, too. It seems they have an inordinate amount of issues that go back to control board problems. Mine still works but nav and spot lock features are non-functional. Was told by Minnkota that connections in tje foot pedal have a tendency to corrode and that causes them to fail.
I have the same issue but minn kota also told me that it could be a voltage issue. I just checked this morning and my 2nd battery out of my 3 trolling motor batteries blew and had a crack so I wasn't getting a full 36v. I was probably getting less than 24 under load. Hopefully that's the issue and not my steering sensor. 😫😫
Mine just went out on me yesterday, wont turn left using the pedal, but if I hit the spot lock button on the right side of the pedal it works just fine. So I'm thinking the control board is the problem?
Were you still able to use the on/off prop when having this issue? We are unable to turn the trolling motor left or right and the prop switch does not work at all.
Last year (2023) my Ultrex would spin all the way in one direction when I powered it on. I replaced the steering control board, and all was good. Now, June of 2024, and it will not steer at all - with the pedal or with the remote. I have no choice but to buy another steering control board and a main board. That's about $400!
Great Video. I just had the same issues this weekend. My Ultrex works with the remote but it won't work with the pedal to the left side. It will turn to the right but it won't turn to the left. Thanks for the video, it saved me a huge headache!
I replaced my steering sensor board in my Ultrex last year (June of 2023) because the motor would just spin all the way around as soon as I turned the motor switch on. The new steering board fixed the problem. This year (June of 2024) my motor will not turn in either direction - by foot pedal or by the i-Pilot remote. There is no voltage coming out of the main control board (black and white wires) to the steering board, so I suspect that the main control board is bad now.
So many videos out there with only half the info needed to troubleshoot the problem. I’m ordering a steering sensor tomorrow. 🤣. I had the same problem/symptoms that you experienced and your video helped to confirm I needed the steering sensor. Great informative video.
Thank you glad it helped!
You speak my language on troubleshooting. Very informative and to the point. Just got one of these units so knock on wood!
Thank you for the positive feedback!
awesome video saved me hours of frustration ! thank you for your help . 👍👍 what a great thing to do, sharing your expertise !!!!
Thanks for the info, great job!
Thank you sir!
my power assist motor came loose, the four little bolts came off, and the wires broke off the motor.
Did you touch both black an white wires with leads or did you test 1 wire to a ground o
Sooo frustrated! Help if u can. In short, my pedal turns right but stuck trying left/down. I CAN control it with Humminbird solix unit (everything works). I replaced the steering sensor as you mentioned. It didn’t fix the issue. So I ordered a new module and that didn’t fix it. Uggg!! The two tiny wires from pedal to motor head look ok. When unplugged neither left or right pedal functions as expected. Plugging back in, right turn works again but left still stuck. Do u think testing those two wires from under pedal/module will tell me anything? Any suggestions much appreciated.
I have an Ultrex, too. It seems they have an inordinate amount of issues that go back to control board problems. Mine still works but nav and spot lock features are non-functional. Was told by Minnkota that connections in tje foot pedal have a tendency to corrode and that causes them to fail.
I have the same issue but minn kota also told me that it could be a voltage issue. I just checked this morning and my 2nd battery out of my 3 trolling motor batteries blew and had a crack so I wasn't getting a full 36v. I was probably getting less than 24 under load. Hopefully that's the issue and not my steering sensor. 😫😫
great vid
Mine just went out on me yesterday, wont turn left using the pedal, but if I hit the spot lock button on the right side of the pedal it works just fine. So I'm thinking the control board is the problem?
Were you still able to use the on/off prop when having this issue? We are unable to turn the trolling motor left or right and the prop switch does not work at all.
Yes this was a steering issue only, prop switch worked just fine
Prop was working fine with my issue, sounds more like a main board issue or connection issue for yours
Scotty what did you find out? I have the same issue. Thanks
Just curious wasn’t the steering sensor under warranty?
This was a 4 year old trolling motor so it was out of warranty unfortunately
Did you order part from Minn Kota or a service repair center? Do you have minn Kota s number you called?
I ordered direct from Minn Kota, 18002276433
My motor automatically turns all they way to the right. And then you cannot steer back to the leftt. Did yours do that?
This is exactly what mine is doing. Did you ever figure out what this was?
When my Ultrex exhibited this same symptom - it was the steering control board.
Ours is not tuning at all, we can move it by hand but the pedal doesn’t work and the remote won’t turn it either
same. Have you fixed it?
@@jimxiong364 yes, figured out that it was the control board in the peral
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Last year (2023) my Ultrex would spin all the way in one direction when I powered it on. I replaced the steering control board, and all was good. Now, June of 2024, and it will not steer at all - with the pedal or with the remote. I have no choice but to buy another steering control board and a main board. That's about $400!