MINN KOTA ULTERRA TRIM MODULE REPLACEMENT | HOW TO 

I just have to tell you, I replaced my trim motor without watching your video and had a problem. I watched your video and immediately realized that I did not do the procedure to pair the new trim motor to my trolling motor. I did what you did and it worked perfectly. You saved me countless hours of taking it apart and putting it back together only to figure out that I probably still had not done the right thing. Incidentally the reason my trim motor went bad was because I had a broken output collar on the steering motor. I had to take the steering motor apart to replace that collar. That was a major pain. But it all worked out thanks to your video. Thank you!

Great video.. I had a kid with his dad's Wake boat to run past me. Maybe 15-20 yards at most . That 5ft wave came over the stern and actually sank and capsized my bass boat. It was older 1994 Astro but still ... So my trolling motor was down and the motors trim module head was under water till noon the next day before we got it back right.. So I bought another boat and I put this Ulterra on it.. it actually ran flawless for about a month... Or after the insurance check was deposited...lol It totally stopped working... I have a new control board in it but not operating.. So I ordered a trim module and Steering module.. Pulled all wiring out of it completely rewired the complete unit. Cleaned and sanded the motor armature for the prop sanded the brushes , So I should hopefully have a brand new ulterra today.. Waiting on parts to come... Really was a good video I appreciated it a lot. There just is no Ulterra fix it anywhere on the internet.. As finicky as these are you'd think there would be a bunch of them...

Thank you from a brother from another mother

Fantastic video! I stumbled upon it as I was searching for videos to help me replace my Ulterra steering housing. Thanks to your hard work, I've decided that I'm gonna pay someone.

Ballz of steel for attempting this on your own unless you are a repair tech. Salute......

Very helpful video, I watched this after I did mine helped me with sync on the trim

Thanks again Jason for a clearly described instruction. My problem at the moment is finding what my serial number and what model of riptide I have. I have never used it and have no experience with any model so hopefully this will at least give me an insight into what to expect in future. What I did notice was that there are sidep[anels which look easy to remove and I read somewhere on minn kota website that the serial number might be behind one of these panels. Not sure though, so again, thanks for your guidance and if you do happen to know where the serial number is, I would appreciate the knowledge. So far, all I can see is Minn Kota Riptide and on the website there are only Riptide with model names that I cannot find. e.g. Riptide Ulterra or simply an Ulterra model which is confusing to me. Whatever, I thank you again for taking the time to show what can happen in the future. Stay safe Jason.

Thanks for these. I hope I never need it, but love that it’s here if I do. Took my explorer on it’s maiden voyage the other day, and everything worked great! I sure wish I saw your other vid mentioning the need for a second wiper before ordering it though. If you ever put one in, it would be awesome if you did one of these videos! I stuck a hydrofoil on the plate, it’s not the prettiest but she doesn’t porpoise. Next winter I may decide to put some trim tabs on as well.

I really enjoy your videos. They are super helpful. Thanks for sharing your videos and for taking the time to take them and to edit them. I know that's a chore!

A bit of pain is the boat! Good video! Thanks

Awesome video! Having similar issue with my Ulterra. Couldn't find any info on the web. I now have something to go off of. Thank you

Great info , I knew they would be a pain in the butt to fix!! Luckily mines been trouble free

Thank you, you actually helped me fix my Ulterra, what more can you ask from a RU-vid video? I’m a charter fishing guide too lol

Im just about to spend $5000 Aud on one of these but after seeing this ive changed my mind build quality is not good enough for me.

So a trolling motor can’t get wet? Mine is on the back of my Allison and is used as a brake. It stays wet.

My collar clamp is loose but tightened all the way. How can I fix that?

My motor same issue. It's in stowed position. I can't figure out how to get the old trim module off though. Maddening.

Thanks for the very informative video, tar from NZ. We have nothing like this in our country, yes, we have the toys especially American stuff....but no backups, and certainly no service craftsmen. I've had a Minnkota ulterra ( the white model new 4 3yrs, but now has just developed deploy&retrieve problems) on an AMF 7.60 cabin trailer boat we use offshore on East coast NI . So are searching for any knowledge of how to keep it going. RU-vid seems the only source. Minnkota just wants to sell you a new one.....with all the bells and whistles....and all the problems? The concept is out of this world, but the electronics are something else?

Another Great how to video

Can u explain the pairing method for the new trim motor a bit more please?

Please show me how to move power head up an down the shaft. Thank you

I have A ulterra 60” . I had the the trim belt replaced now I noticed it doesn’t set on the bracket quite right. It’s A little off. Can I adjust it?

Thanks for another great step by step video. I'm getting ready to purchase a trolling motor but I'm torn between the Ulterra and Terrova. I really like the added features of the Ulterra, but am hesitant because of the similar problems people seem to have. I'm putting this on a Northriver seahawk, so if I can avoid having to climb onto the front of the boat every time, the Ulterra is desirable. Not sure if its because a lack of preventive maintenance or design flaw. Your video pointed out the gasket correction Minn Kota has done, but is there anything owners can do to minimize the potential of problems with the motor? I saw one other video where it was mentioned to lubricate the belts and pivot pins. Thanks for your time and input.

Have you ever had a problem not deploying and stowing. Mine works intermittently.

I am in the process of replacing my trim motor. Assy is on order now but it seemed you went through a press and hold process that I am not familiar with to get your tilt assy calibrated. From what I can tell, I should not have to do this since my trim assy came off without affecting the tilt system. No matter the case, where did you get the process that you were reading from during the evening work around 9:30 into the video. Can you create another video with that detail or provide a link to the install process?

Do you know if they still have theses problems with the latest models

Curious, just did this to mine. However it won't fully stow the last 6 inches or so. I see you took that plastic cover off the front starboard side. What was the purpose of that?

I removed the 4 screws to the trim unit but I can't get the two halves separated like you have. It feels like there's something else keeping it together. I want to separate it on the shaft to see inside but I'm afraid I'm gonna break something. How did you get yours separated?

Do you know how to replace the tilt motor assembly on a gen 1 ulterra?

Thank you

Do you install Minn Kota’s , how much do you charge? And how long is that shaft on your video? Thank you

Khoi Chau I just brought 2020 72” 35V 112. Do these trolling motor has a feature that when the battery run really low while using it . Will it automatic shut and stow so you don’t have to manually stow it? Thanks

Mine isn't very old with hardly much use on it.Turning it to the left is fairly quiet. But turning it to the right it is louder. Hell I've noticed other fishermen looking at me. When I turn it to the right. Is the turning sound difference normal for a Ulterra? From right to left that is

Nice video!

I really like trying to learn from a video, with a blindfold on, couldn’t see anything,

Minkota needs color options nobody wants a white motor on a aluminum boat not only that I know we all like to repair things but you're becoming a Minn kota repair technician they should pay you

Years and years of China junk that needs repair out of the box. We've become accustomed to repairing junk that we no longer complain. So even USA manufacturers adopted this concept

Engineers at Minn kota need to stop over engineering and make a reliable product for the price point

I know you people won’t agree with me and you threw a big fit but boy all that money for that little bit of tiny technology hundred dollar trolling motor for $3000 have nothing but problems with mine really hate how cheaply they’re built