MotorGuide Xi3 Wireless Edition Operation, Maintenance & Installation Manual page 41

OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Symptom
Motor failure
(motor does not run)
Inaccurate
temperature reading
(models with internal
sonar)
eng
Possible Cause
Weak trolling motor
batteries
Batteries in the foot
pedal or handheld
remote need
replacement
Loose or corroded
battery
connections
Wiring or electrical
connection faulty
Loose electrical
connections
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
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Resolution
Check the battery charge indicator
on the trolling motor. Recharge or
replace the battery as required.
Refer to Troubleshooting the
Foot Pedal and Handheld
Remote.
Inspect battery connections for
cleanliness and tightness.
Wire gauge from the battery to the
trolling motor is insufficient.
6‑gauge wire is recommended.
Inspect connections for
cleanliness and tightness.
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 Adjusting
the Motor Depth.
Contact a Service Center.
Contact a Service Center.