Cannon Mag-10 issue

[Misty IV]

This morning, all was fine with my Cannon Mag-10 downriggers, as it's been all week. For some reason suddenly, my one unit now will not send the ball down with the motor, the motor isn't engaging. I can free-spool it down and the rigger will lift the weight back up fine, it just won't lower it. If, while the weight is being retrieved and I hit the button down to stop the retrieve, the motor will stop. It seems the switch is working, but the "down" function isn't. Any tips on where I can look before taking it to a repair facility? Thanks!

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[Steve.e]

remove switch assy and check for loose , broken or bad crimped wires if they have a crimped terminal. up down and stop are separate functions I believe. 

[John Kelley]

Yeah, and if the switch is bad, they are cheap, and easy to replace yourself.  

[Grand Slam11]

Sounds like a bad switch like stated above

[Sk8man]

http://www.fish307.com/cannon-mag-10-downrigger-parts-pre-2006-models/

[Misty IV]

Thanks for the tips, going to take it apart later this eve.

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[Misty IV]

I took the side cover off and everything looks fine. I did a continuity check of the switch, and I'm getting continuity at the top and bottom terminals when the switch is in the respective location. Am I looking at a circuit board now? They are the Mag10HS.

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[CaptSpike]

Had that happen to mine before. Once it was the switch. Next two times (each rigger) it was the board. Either way easy to change yourself.

Good luck.

 

Spike

[Misty IV]

Thanks, Spike!

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