B?hc Riptide. Problem won't run
Trolling motor won't run at variable speeds. When connecting the tag-air switch the motor runs well but runs at a very high speed. Will run in forward and reverse position. The handle assembly will not respond when activating variable speeds but motor does run in forward and reverse modes but again at the max speed.
Boating - Minn Kota - Riptide St Saltwater 80 Bow Mount Trolling Motor
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The names you are looking for are:(depends on model type)
Speed selector(On most hand and foot controlled models)
or
speed coil (On digital and remote controlled models)
Replace the speed switch you can get them here.
http://trollingmotorparts.com/index.cfm/MenuItemID/176/MenuSubID/index.cfm?act=catalog.cfm&Submit=Search&browse=&MenuGroup=Home&Description=speed%20switch
Hope this helps and solves the problem Good Luck.
You can also get the motor diagram there.
Riptide control boards are (1) fully encapsulated in marine-grade urethane to protect the electronic circuitry. All electrical connections are sealed with (2) liquid-tight heat shrink tubing to form an impregnable barrier against the destructive effects of saltwater.
You will be unable to repair the rheostat speed controller without compromising the integrity of the rest of the components. Your factory authorized dealer is the only one that can service this properly.
It may not be the answer you want to hear - but it is the correct one.
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Either there is a broken wire between the handle and motor or the electronical board is bad.
The speed regulator is faulty.just replace the regulator and it will be fine.