I'm having issues with my copilot. New battery in remote didn't help. Remote is sporadically turning unit on. Sometimes it has issues turning, sometimes with power and the autopilot keeps turning off. Is this typically an issue with the control board inside the head of unit?

I appreciate any input. I've just replaced a few crimps from an old splice connection and there was a small bare spot wear the copper was showing but haven't put the unit back on the boat to check it yet.

just buy a new remote. Seems that i have to buy a new one every year...

Minnkota has a tech service line at 1 800 227 6433.
Spoke to them yesterday to get information on a problem with the i-pilot anchor/spot lock feature. Seems that it is battery voltage sensitive & also requires a minimum GPS signal strength to function correctly.

Hey toms

Seems we are having the same issues on all of our toys.

MinnKota sent a new head, didnt solve the problem, I called today and now they are sending a new remote.

What sort of boat do you have?

Chapparal 230ssi. Using Minnkota powerdrive v2 with ipilot. Hds10 with ss. Going to see if the spot lock problem goes away in AM.
Tom

I found out that the futher away from the tress on the shore, the better it works, but I have had issues all over the lake.

Hi,
Are you using copilot or ipilot?
My only problem so far with ipilot is from yesterday-- with the spot lock/anchor feature-- it did not work --at all!
Trying to figure out why!!
Tom S

Did you have a strong signal when trying to lock? I have had no problem with mine locking up as long as the signal was there.

Dan,
Not sure of the signal strength. I am going to check that out in the morning, Minnkota tech also suggested checking the main battery connections(24v) part. They said the units are battery sensitive.
Also wonder if I may have inadvertently asked it to find a saved spot lock location that was to far(over 1/4 mile away?)
Could that have caused the problem.
Here is what happened. I pushed the anchor button, the motor shaft turned over a full turn and stopped. Then the anchor symbol on the hand held disappeared AND anchor did not work.
Otherwise the controls worked normally, steared left,right had all 1/2 step speeds etc.
thoughts??
Tom S

I have heard that the plastic "board" under the cover that had cutouts for all the buttons is subject to breaking.