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Old 05-23-2011, 09:28 PM
Rick. Rick. is offline
 
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Originally Posted by TrollGRG View Post
Last year I had a similar problem.

Discovered that it was simply the connections. I had the other electricals (live well, sonar, etc) connected first then the motor. Even thought the positive post was not corroded it just wouldn't start. Took everything off and just hooked up the motor and it worked fine. When I added the other stuff it still worked fine - and still does.
I always put the motor connections on first followed by a hex nut that I tighten with a wrench, then the other stuff and the wing nut. The motor needs the best of contacts for sure. Rick.
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