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Problem:
The motor is making erratic steering corrections while in AutoPilot, Spot-Lock or Track to Start/End.
Solution:
Be sure to keep all ferrous metallic objects away from the i-Pilot controller as they will have an impact on the built-in
compass. Such objects include: anchors, metal framework, etc.
Problem:
When a button on the remote is pressed the motor doesn’t always respond.
Solutions:
Check if the low battery indicator is on. If so, replace the remote’s battery. Check for large obstructions between the
remote and the motor.
Problem:
I press a button on the remote and nothing happens.
Solution:
Could be a dead battery in the remote. If the battery was just replaced, open the remote case and verify that all the
internal components were properly reinstalled.
Solution: If
is displayed, the keypad is locked. Press and hold
for 3 seconds to unlock the keypad.
Problem:
I press a button on the remote and all the icons come on for a few seconds then it shuts off .
Solutions:
Verify that the motor is powered up. Go through the learn process for the remote (see page 17 for the procedure).
Problem:
i-Pilot won’t let me turn on certain features like: Advanced AutoPilot, Record, Track to Start/End or
Spot-Lock.
Solution:
Verify that the GPS Signal Strength icon on the LCD shows at least one bar. If there are no bars, i-Pilot will not allow
these GPS-based features to be enabled.
Problem:
The remote LCD backlighting will not come on.
Solution:
Check if the low battery indicator icon is on. Backlighting is disabled when a low battery level is detected. Replace the
battery.
Solution:
The
Backlight
will not come on if the remote is not currently communicating with the i-Pilot Controller.
sPOT-LOCK
Problem:
The boat doesn’t seem to keep close enough to the recorded Spot-Lock location.
Solution:
Verify the trolling motor batteries are suffi ciently charged.
Solution:
Check for weeds on the prop.
Solution:
In more extreme wind and current conditions, the boat will tend to stabilize a little ways down wind from the intended
location. Relock the location the same distance upwind and expect that the boat will drift some in the downwind
direction.
CRUIsE COnTROL
Problem:
The GPS speed displayed on the remote is diff erent than what my other GPS system shows.
Solution:
If you are using
Cruise Control
with
Advanced AutoPilot
or
Track to Start/End
, i-Pilot calculates the actual
speed in the intended direction of travel which may diff er from your GPS reported speed.
Problem:
Cruise Control isn’t holding the target speed close enough.
Solution:
Verify the trolling motor batteries are suffi ciently charged.
