Minn Kota Foot Pedals & Repair Parts

If your Minn Kota Ultrex steers using the remote and during Spot-Lock but does not respond to steering input from the foot pedal, the steering sensor board is the component to check. See the Ultrex Cable Steering Sensor Board Kit 2884023. Confirm compatibility using your motor’s serial number before ordering.

This troubleshooting guidance is for brushed Minn Kota Ultrex models only, not QUEST models. If you have an Ultrex QUEST, text or email us directly for help with the correct troubleshooting procedure.

These checks can be carried out by someone who is mechanically inclined and comfortable with basic electrical testing, using the correct tools and safe work practices. Powered tests require knowing how to measure voltage and amperage safely. If any step is outside your experience, text or email us before proceeding.

If steering also fails using the remote or during Spot-Lock

If the problem is not limited to foot-pedal steering, check the steering housing and main control board rather than assuming the steering sensor board is the cause. Before bench testing, disconnect the trolling motor from the batteries and isolate the steering motor from the control board before making test connections. Confirm that the procedure applies to your specific model and generation.

Ultrex steering-housing testing

• Apply 12 volts directly to the isolated steering motor while monitoring current draw under bench-test conditions.
• Current draw should be steady at roughly 1 amp.
• Disconnect the test power before reversing polarity, then check operation and current draw in the opposite direction.
• If the amperage tests high, replace both the steering housing and the main control board. Do not connect a replacement control board to the faulty steering housing, as it can damage the new board. If the reading fluctuates, have the steering-housing fault evaluated before installing replacement parts.

Replacement parts for a confirmed high-amperage fault

Use the steering-housing kit below together with the control board that matches your motor’s voltage. These options are for brushed Ultrex models only, not QUEST. Confirm fitment using your serial number before ordering, especially for late-2023 motors.

• 2774060 — Ultrex 24-volt control board
• 2774061 — Ultrex 36-volt control board
• 2771896 — Ultrex Steering Housing Assembly & Rope Guide Kit

If you have questions about the correct procedure or replacement parts, text your trolling motor’s serial number and symptoms to 815 246 2535 or email support@lakesidemarineandservice.com before ordering or installing replacement parts.

Match your replacement Minn Kota foot pedal to the motor’s model, production generation, and steering system, not just the pedal’s appearance. Brushed and QUEST models require different options. Confirm compatibility using your motor’s serial number before ordering.

PowerDrive

• 1866070 / 2994728 — PowerDrive BT/V2 foot pedal — Listed for 2007–present PowerDrive BT, PowerDrive V2, AutoPilot V2, Riptide SP, and Riptide PowerDrive models using the round 6- or 7-pin plug. Replaces 2994727, 2774725, 2994725, and 2994726.

Terrova and Riptide Terrova

• 1866077 / 2994733 — Brushed Terrova and Riptide Terrova foot pedal — The product listing specifies model year 2017 and newer. Contact us to confirm the correct pedal for a 2016 or earlier motor.
• 1866078 / 2994735 — Terrova QUEST and Riptide Terrova QUEST foot pedal

Ulterra and Riptide Instinct

• 1866081 / 2994743 — Brushed Ulterra and Riptide Ulterra foot pedal
• 1866082 / 2994742 — Ulterra QUEST and Riptide Instinct QUEST foot pedal

Ultrex: repair parts or a complete assembly

Individual repair parts are available for Ultrex foot pedals, so you may not need to replace the complete pedal. The PowerDrive, Terrova, and Ulterra/Instinct foot pedals listed above are sold as complete assemblies rather than individual internal repair parts. Contact us with your Ultrex serial number and symptoms so we can help identify the repair component or complete assembly you need.

Brushed Ultrex WITHOUT built-in MEGA Side Imaging

Choose from this group only if your brushed Ultrex does not have built-in MEGA Side Imaging. Match your motor’s voltage.

• 24V — 2992158 — WITHOUT built-in MEGA Side Imaging
• 36V — 2992159 — WITHOUT built-in MEGA Side Imaging

Brushed Ultrex WITH built-in MEGA Side Imaging (MSI) ONLY

The following two assemblies are specifically for brushed Ultrex motors with built-in MEGA Side Imaging. They are not the options for motors without built-in MSI.

• 24V — 2992152 — WITH built-in MEGA Side Imaging ONLY
• 36V — 2992157 — WITH built-in MEGA Side Imaging ONLY

Ultrex QUEST — separate from the brushed models above

• 2992160 — Ultrex QUEST foot pedal assembly

For example, if your brushed Ultrex steers with the remote and during Spot-Lock but not from the foot pedal, check the Ultrex Cable Steering Sensor Board Kit 2884023 rather than assuming you need a complete foot pedal. See FAQ 1 for this symptom and the additional steering checks. This sensor-board guidance is not for QUEST models.

Use our Minn Kota serial number guide and Minn Kota parts diagrams to help identify your motor and its parts. For exact-fit help, text your serial number, symptoms, and photos of the pedal and connection to 815 246 2535 or email support@lakesidemarineandservice.com before ordering.

On Minn Kota cable-steer foot pedals that use a magnetic reed switch, the momentary button activates the switch using a small rod magnet on its underside. If the propeller will not turn on when you press the button, the reed switch may be too far from the magnet. If the propeller will not turn off when you release the button, the switch may be too close to the magnet.

The reed switch is a small black plastic cylinder with two wires attached. It should sit approximately 1/32 inch below the rim of its retaining clip. This procedure applies to pedals with this reed-switch arrangement, not every Minn Kota foot pedal. Confirm your model and serial number before using it.

Someone who is mechanically inclined and comfortable working on the pedal can perform these checks using the correct tools and safe work practices. Disconnect battery power before removing the button, adjusting the switch, or handling wiring. If the propeller will not stop when the button is released, disconnect power before inspecting the pedal. Contact us if any step is outside your experience.

Check and adjust the reed-switch position

1. With battery power disconnected, push the heel of the pedal all the way down and remove the momentary button.
2. Locate the reed switch inside its retaining clip. From underneath the pedal, identify the two wires leading to the switch.
3. Gently push the switch upward into the opening. Using a flat-ended tool, such as the flat end of a pen, carefully push it back down until it sits approximately 1/32 inch below the rim of the clip.
4. Reinstall the momentary button before restoring power. With the foot pedal set to Momentary, test that the propeller turns on when the button is pressed and turns off when it is released. Keep clear of the propeller and follow the operating instructions for your motor.
5. If it still does not operate correctly, disconnect battery power again and verify the switch position. Inspect the underside of the momentary button to confirm that the small rod magnet is still in place.

If the button’s magnet is missing

Replace the matching push-button/magnet assembly and retest for proper operation. Match the button shape and confirm serial-number compatibility before ordering.

• 2773705 — D-shaped push-button assembly, replaces 2993705. The listing notes late-2023 Ultrex changes, so confirm fitment for your motor.

If the switch position and magnet are correct

If the reed switch is correctly seated, the magnet is present and moves close to the switch when the button is pressed, but the motor still will not run, the supplied troubleshooting procedure identifies the reed switch as the replacement component. See the 2884019 — Minn Kota Magnetic Reed Kit. Confirm compatibility with your motor and control board before ordering, then retest for proper operation after replacement.

For help identifying the correct button or reed-switch kit, text your motor’s serial number, a photo of the pedal/button, and whether the propeller fails to turn on or fails to turn off to 815 246 2535 or email support@lakesidemarineandservice.com.

Steering cable tension is preset at the factory, but normal use may make occasional adjustment necessary. This procedure applies to cable-steer foot pedals with the cable-tension screw described below; it is not a universal adjustment for every Minn Kota foot pedal.

Someone who is mechanically inclined and comfortable making mechanical adjustments can carry out these steps using the correct tools. Disconnect battery power before working on the pedal, and do not force the adjustment screw.

1. Locate the cable-tension screw at the base of the foot pedal’s toe end, below the steering cable cover.
2. Use a #3 Phillips screwdriver. Turn the screw clockwise to increase cable tension or counterclockwise to decrease it.
3. Make small adjustments and check the steering movement between adjustments. Aim for responsive steering without excessive cable slack or binding; do not tighten the cables until the pedal becomes difficult to move.

Do not tighten the cable-tension screw beyond 10–12 inch-pounds (in-lb). Overtightening creates excessive cable tension and can cause damage. This is a tightening limit, not a reason to keep tightening if the steering already binds.

If you cannot achieve smooth steering without slack or binding, stop adjusting and contact us for help. Text your motor’s serial number and a description of the problem to 815 246 2535 or email support@lakesidemarineandservice.com. A photo of the pedal and adjustment area can help us identify your setup.

It depends on the type of foot pedal and how its potentiometer connects to the control board.

Electric-steer pedals: PowerDrive, Terrova, and Ulterra

The potentiometer is not available as an individual replacement for these foot pedals. If the pedal’s speed control has failed, the replacement option is the complete foot pedal assembly. See FAQ 2 for the model-specific pedal options, and confirm compatibility using your motor’s serial number before ordering.

Cable-steer pedals: check the connection type

The potentiometer can be replaced separately on compatible cable-steer foot pedals if it connects to the control board with three individual wires, rather than a ribbon cable. See the Minn Kota Potentiometer Repair Kit 2888411. Do not use this kit for a ribbon-cable connection; confirm the connection type and motor compatibility before ordering.

Disconnect battery power before opening the pedal or inspecting wiring. Someone who is mechanically inclined and comfortable with electrical components can inspect the connection using the correct tools and safe work practices. If you are unsure which setup you have, text your motor’s serial number and a clear photo of the potentiometer connection to 815 246 2535 or email support@lakesidemarineandservice.com for help identifying the correct replacement.

Surging speed or a trolling motor that stays on high when using the foot pedal can indicate a faulty potentiometer, speed coil, or control board. The component to check depends on your motor’s model and speed-control system; the symptom alone does not identify which part has failed.

If the motor’s speed cannot be controlled, stop using it and disconnect battery power before inspecting wiring or components. Do not order a foot pedal or control board based on this symptom alone.

Text your motor’s serial number and a description of the problem to 815 246 2535 or email support@lakesidemarineandservice.com. Include whether the speed surges, stays on high, or changes when you move the speed-control dial. We can help identify the appropriate checks and exact replacement parts for your motor.