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Garmin Force Trolling Motor Won’t Steer
If the Force Trolling Motor will not steer, check the following:
Verify pedal / remote / plotter are paired to system and try to turn.
Hear any noises while it doesn’t turn (i.e. gear grinding)?
Yes
Contact Marine Product Support
No
Check power to the system
Check for proper voltage and proper gauge of wire, see Installation Instructions)
Charge the batteries up to full capacity
Load test or connect to amp meter to verify battery is holding optimal amperage capacity upon full charge
Restore defaults and with trolling motor in the water and fully deployed, repeat pairing procedure for remote, foot pedal (and chartplotter; optional). See Owners Manual
Check the Force system status light
(see related content)
Update software (see related content)