Owner service assistance, Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting – MotorGuide Pinpoint GPS User Manual

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OWNER SERVICE ASSISTANCE

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Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

This section is focused on questions and troubleshooting advice for the Pinpoint

GPS. Refer to Owner Service Assistance in the Xi5 Wireless Owners and
Installation Manual

for trolling motor troubleshooting assistance.

Why does the trolling motor emit a tune a few moments after I power it up?
The GPS has acquired a fixed position. Refer to the Pinpoint GPS Startup section

of this manual.
When I recall a stored anchor position, the trolling motor emits an error tone
and will not navigate to my anchor position. Why is that?
The anchor position you chose to recall is over one mile away from your current

location, or the system has not acquired a fixed GPS position. Refer to the Operating
in Anchor Mode

section of this manual.

When I try to recall a stored route, the trolling motor emits an error tone and
will not navigate along my route. Why is that?
You are more than one mile away from the nearest point on the selected route, or the

system has not acquired a fixed GPS position. Refer to the Operating in Route
Mode

section of this manual.

Why did the handheld remote stop working?
Several conditions can cause the handheld remote to stop working. Verify that the

trolling motor is locked in the deployed position. Cycle the trolling motor power off,

then back on. Finally, check the battery in the handheld remote and replace it if

necessary.
The Pinpoint GPS will not store an anchor point, recall a route, or hold a
heading lock. Why is that?
The GPS has not acquired a fixed GPS position. Allow at least 60 seconds for the

GPS system to acquire a fixed GPS position. Listen for a three‑beep tune, and also

look for the GPS status indicator light to illuminate, indicating that the system has

acquired a fixed GPS position. Also, verify that no obstructions are overhead (such

as bridges, buildings, large trees, etc.) blocking the GPS antenna's view of the sky

overhead.
After selecting a mode, the trolling motor emits an error tone, then does
nothing. What is wrong?
The GPS has not acquired a fixed GPS position, the trolling motor battery voltage is

low, or there is a loose battery connection. Listen for a three‑beep tune, and also look

for the GPS status indicator light to illuminate, indicating that the system has acquired

a fixed GPS position. Check all connections. Charge the batteries and test for a bad

battery if the trouble persists.

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