Troubleshooting The Foot Pedal And Handheld Remote; Erasing The Receiver's Memory; Reprogramming The Wireless Foot Pedal Or Remote; Foot Pedal Battery Replacement - MotorGuide Xi5 Owner's Manual

Symptom
Motor failure
(motor does not run)
Inaccurate temperature
reading (models with
internal sonar)
Motor is difficult to deploy
or return to stowed
position
Difficulty removing
propeller

Troubleshooting the Foot Pedal and Handheld Remote

Erasing the Receiver's Memory

Erasing the receiver's memory will erase all electronic ID numbers that are stored in the receiver's memory.
1. Plug in the battery cable to a power source. In less than ten seconds, press the left arrow, right arrow, +, and – buttons
on the handheld remote simultaneously.
2. Listen for a long beep indicating the receiver has erased all stored electronic ID numbers.
NOTE: If all four buttons on the remote are not pressed simultaneously within ten seconds, or a long beep is not heard,
unplug the battery cables from the power source and then refer to Section 3—Activating the Wireless Foot Pedal and
Activating the Handheld Remote

Reprogramming the Wireless Foot Pedal or Remote

NOTE: This activation procedure applies to the foot pedal and handheld remote.
IMPORTANT: To activate multiple foot pedals or remotes, the motor must be unplugged from the power source and then
plugged back into the power source between activating each control device.
1. Unplug the battery cables from the power source. Wait 30 seconds and then plug the motor into the power source.
2.
In less than ten seconds, press and hold the left arrow and right arrow buttons on the handheld remote. For the foot
pedal controller, hold the propeller and anchor button simultaneously.

Foot Pedal Battery Replacement

Battery required: Two AA alkaline batteries
90-8M0082949 JULY 2013
eng
Possible Cause
Weak trolling motor
batteries
Loose or corroded battery
connections
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty
Loose electrical connections Inspect connections for cleanliness and tightness.
Thermal protection is
overloaded
Fuse or circuit breaker is
open
Magnets interfering with
armature
Boat wiring faulty
Lower unit not fully
submerged
Damaged nose cone
Damaged sonar cable
Sticking latch mechanism
Bent propeller pin
Bent armature shaft
.
Section 6 - Owner Service Assistance
Resolution
Check the battery charge indicator on the trolling motor.
Recharge or replace the battery as required.
Inspect battery connections for cleanliness and tightness.
Wire gauge from the battery to the trolling motor is insufficient.
6‑gauge wire is recommended.
Disconnect the trolling motor batteries and check for weeds or
debris around the propeller.
Temperature exceeds specification. Contact a Service Center.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker only after
determining the root cause of the problem.
Turn off the power and manually rotate the propeller. If the
propeller does not rotate freely with a slight magnetic drag,
contact a Service Center.
Contact a Service Center.
Adjust the depth of the motor. Ensure the lower unit is fully
submerged. Refer to Section 4—Adjusting the Motor Depth.
Contact a Service Center.
Contact a Service Center.
Lubricate the latch mechanism. Refer to Section 5—Inspection
and Maintenance Schedule.
Hold one blade and lightly tap the opposite blade with a rubber
mallet.
Use a putty knife on both sides of the propeller to apply equal
pressure.
Contact a Service Center.
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