View Error Codes
If the trolling motor senses an error, it will send a signal to the OBN App, and a red banner will appear on the display screen. Tap Error Codes in the pop-up menu or use the Error Codes menu in Motor Settings to view the associated Error Code, and then reference the Error Code Table below to resolve the error.
- Tap Motor from the Home screen to access the Motor view.
- Tap the Menu icon in the top, right corner to open Motor Settings.
- In the Motor Settings menu, find and tap Error Codes.
- If there is an Error Code, the Error Code will be displayed on the screen. Refer to the table below for a description of the Error Code.
| Error Code | Error Name | Motor Effect | Possible Recovery Action(s) |
| 1.1 | Battery voltage too high | LED flashes red. Lower unit turns off. Prop and steering are disabled. |
Check voltage of batteries. If high, check for battery charger malfunction, or check if too many batteries are connected in series. Power cycle to reset. |
| 1.2 | Battery voltage too low | LED flashes red. Lower unit turns off. Prop and steering are disabled. Trim and steering are disabled (RT Instinct QUEST/Ulterra QUEST/Ulterra). |
Check battery connection. Charge trolling motor batteries. Power cycle to reset. |
| 1.3 | Steering circuit failure | LED flashes red. Lower unit turns off. Prop and steering are disabled. |
Power cycle to reset. |
| 1.4 | Lower unit over-heated | LED flashes red. Lower unit turns off. Prop and steering are disabled. |
Lower unit needs to cool down. Power cycle to reset. |
| 1.5 | Excessive current to lower unit | LED flashes red. Lower unit turns off. Prop and steering are disabled. |
Power cycle to reset. |
| 1.6 | Excessive current to lower unit when Prop is of | LED flashes red. Lower unit turns off. Prop and steering are disabled. |
Power cycle to reset. |
| 1.7 | Pre-charge circuit failure | LED flashes red. Lower unit turns off. Prop is disabled. Steering is disabled on Terrova QUEST and Ultrex QUEST. |
Power cycle to reset. |
| 1.8 | Stow/deploy horizontal sensors are reporting active at the same time | Prop, trim, steering and stow/deploy are disabled. | Service required; contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 2.1 | Over-current trip on lower unit/inverter | The inverter stops the motor. | Toggle the Prop after the fault is cleared. |
| 2.2 | Lower unit/inverter synchronization error | The inverter stops the motor. | Toggle the Prop after the fault is cleared. |
| 2.3 | Loss of communication to inverter | The inverter stops the motor. | A loss of communications may require a power cycle. If communication is not restored, contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.1 | Steering position sensor communication error | Limited steering speed. No steering feedback. No Auto Park or Straight Ahead Deploy |
Try power cycle to reset. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.2 | Trim position sensor communication error | Reduced trim speed. Can only manually trim for 2 second intervals. No automatic stow or deploy |
Try power cycle to reset. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.3 | Loss of magnet from steering position sensor | Limited steering speed. No steering feedback. No Auto Park or Straight Ahead Deploy. |
Try power cycle to reset. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.4 | Loss of magnet from trim position sensor | Reduced trim speed. Can only manually trim for 2 second intervals. No automatic stow or deploy. |
Try power cycle to reset. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.5 | Stow/deploy sensor error | Prop turns off and stow LED turns off. Disables stow/deploy for RT Instinct QUEST/Ulterra QUEST. |
RT Instinct QUEST/Ulterra QUEST: Check if actuator is stuck or if the magnet fell out. Terrova QUEST: If ramps flipped up while deployed, flip them back down. If sensors are damaged, contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.6 | Deploy and horizontal sensors reporting active at same time | Prop, trim, steering, and stow/deploy are disabled. | Sensor is damaged. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.7 | Emergency release pin sensor is reporting inactive | Prop and stow/deploy process are disabled. | Sensor is damaged. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.8 | End-of-Travel/Foot Pedal sensor reporting active at same time | Steering is not active. | Sensor is damaged. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.9 | Foot pedal pressure sensor failure | Steering is not active from the foot pedal. | Sensor is damaged. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.10 | Stow/lever sensors reporting active at the same time | Prop off and stow LED is off. Steering could be limited. | Sensor is damaged. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.11 | Stow/deploy/lever sensor reporting active | Prop off and stow LED is off. Steering could be limited. | Sensor is damaged. Contact Minn Kota Authorized Service Center for service. |
| 3.12 | Steering calibration values are out of range | Steering range is limited. | Contact Minn Kota customer service or Authorized Service Center to perform steering calibration. |
| 4.1 | Steering motor exceeds current limit | Steering time-outs will occur if current limit can be maintained or until torque on shaft is reduced. | Re-initiate steering by steering left or right. |
| 4.6 | Trim motor exceeds current limit | Disables trim. | Reinitiate trim by trimming in opposite direction. |
| 4.8 | Tilt motor exceeds current limit | Stops stow/deploy. | Auto-cleared. Re-initiate stow or deploy. |
