Minnkota Edge 70

**Bassing_53** · 03-26-2018, 07:02 AM

I have an intermittent no power when using the mom setting and button on pedal. Sometimes it works normal, next time nothing. When it doesn't work I either have to jerk the lift rope and let motor drop, or reach down and hit the top of motor. Seems to act up the worst when in lowest speed. I have replaced brushes and springs, didn't help. I have not tried the con setting. Any help would be awesome. I have not taken the top off to look for loose wires, hoping to do that today.

**Aquadog** · 03-26-2018, 08:41 AM

I have an Edge 70 I converted from a 45. There are a few things to check. Momentary switch contacts in the foot pedal, power supply connection, open the top and check the black ground wire connection for overheating/corrosion. Good luck and let us know what you find.

**Cray** · 03-26-2018, 08:54 AM

Roll the foot pedal over, check all the wiring connections on speed control and on/off button. Also check to make sure that button on pedal is making good contact with on/off switch. Have had a couple after some wear would not engage switch every time. From there then pull top cover and check connections under there.

**Bassing_53** · 03-26-2018, 05:51 PM

It's not the button on pedal, checked that. Find it hard to believe it will be in the foot pedal, but will check. I did everything possible to pedal except throwing it in while fishing.

**Bassing_53** · 03-27-2018, 08:06 PM

I called Minn Kota Tech support today. They gave me a list of trouble shooting tips. Eliminated the possibility of the push button switch, also eliminated the 5 speed control switch. Based off of their information it is the speed control coil in the lower unit. Not sure at this point if I will fix or scrap it.

**Aquadog** · 03-29-2018, 05:51 AM

A 5 speed 70# 24v lower unit is $200 on Amazon. You probably couldn't repair it for that. I bought one for my changeover from 45 to 70#. Just a thought.

**Bassing_53** · 03-29-2018, 03:12 PM

Minn kota says, after doing the diagnostics, that I need to due the armature/brush plate upgrade. $94.99 + shipping. THe edge 70 had some issue with these parts. Of course, even with them admitting there is an issue, I have to pay full price. Might put it up for sale for parts and put my 55# back on

**crappiehook** · 03-29-2018, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Bassing_53

Minn kota says, after doing the diagnostics, that I need to due the armature/brush plate upgrade. $94.99 + shipping. THe edge 70 had some issue with these parts. Of course, even with them admitting there is an issue, I have to pay full price. Might put it up for sale for parts and put my 55# back on

my edge 70 did the same thing it was a loose armature wire on commuter soldered it it has been working ever since going on three years

**Bassing_53** · 03-29-2018, 07:07 PM

Sounds like what is wrong with mine. Already ordered parts or I would be checking for that

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