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Case XII.  When a specific button on the 1.0 remote is pressed nothing happens. 

 

Step 1.

   If the button pressed feels “soft” or different from the other buttons, the plunger array (p/n 2378451) has a 

broken pin and needs to be replaced.  Open the remote case assembly by removing the six screws on the back 
side of the remote.  When replacing a broken plunger array, visually inspect the dome switches on the front of 
the remote circuit board.   If any dome switch is flattened or collapsed, replace the remote assembly. 

 

Case XIII.  The i-Pilot 1.0 or 1.5 remote displays an “F” on the LCD screen OR 
the i-Pilot 1.6 remote
 displays “Motor Error”.

  

Cause: 

This indicates that the i-Pilot Controller is not able to communicate with the motor control board.  This error 

will not display on PowerDrive motors. 

 

Step 1.

 

Cycle Power to the motor.   

A.

 

On Terrova/Riptide ST from 2016 and earlier (non-Blue Tooth) the main control board only looks for 
accessories when it first powers up; if the i-Pilot began communicating after initial power up or was 
installed while powered up, the control board will not recognize it until the next time it powers up.  
This step may resolve the issue. 

B.

 

Re-test for proper remote function.  If the 

“F” or “Motor Error”

 is not displayed the i-Pilot is 

functioning properly.  If the 

“F” or “Motor Error”

 is still present proceed to 

Step 2.

 

 

Step 2.

 

Disconnect the i-Pilot system and test the motor for full function using foot pedal. 

A.

 

If the motor fails to function properly using a foot pedal, resolve all motor issues then retest remote 
function prior to proceeding to 

Step 3.

 

B.

 

If the 

“F” or “Motor Error”

 message is still present and the motor functions correctly via foot pedal 

proceed to 

Step 3.

 

 

Step 3.

 

Disconnect Power to the motor. 

A.

 

Check the i-Pilot coil cord network plug connection in the control box/head for corrosion and verify 
that is fully connected (connected properly there should be no yellow visible between the male and 
female plug ends).   

B.

 

Check the network plug(s) at the Control Board; on Terrova/Riptide ST motors that have CoPilot 
installed on the alternate network plug disconnect that CoPilot (i-Pilot disables CoPilot function, but if 
there is a fault in a connected CoPilot it may disable network communication).  Verify that the 
connection to the coil cord is fully seated. 

C.

 

Reconnect power and retest.   

D.

 

If 

“F” or “Motor Error”

 is no longer showing a loose connection or faulty CoPilot was the cause for 

the error.  If the 

“F” or “Motor Error”

 message is still displayed Proceed to 

Step 4.  

If a network plug 

that was previously connected is going to be left disconnected install a 2320203 Cap Plug on that plug 
prior to returning the motor to the customer. 

 

Step 4.

 

Disconnect power to the motor. 

A.

 

Disconnect the network cable at both ends of the coil cord and test continuity through each of the 5 
pins.  If no continuity is present end to end, or any pin has continuity to one of the other pins replace 
the coil cord. 

B.

 

If there is an unused network accessory plug on the control board connect the coil cord to that plug and 
retest the system.  i-Pilot installed motors will never have a use for a second network plug, if this 
connection does not display “F” / “Motor Error” this works as a complete repair. 

C.

 

If the 

“F” or “Motor Error”

 Message is still displayed replace the i-Pilot Controller (head). 

 

Case XIV.  The screen on the 1.6 remote displays “RF error”.  

Cause: 

This indicates a fatal error with the remote.  The remote needs to be replaced with p/n 2994075. 

 
 

 
 

©Johnson Outdoors 2021

Summary of Contents for i-Pilot

Page 1: ...l Troubleshooting pages 1 through 6 Part II Miscellaneous System Information pages 7 through 9 Part III Remote Quick Reference Guide pages 10 through 16 Please note the differences in the following pictures as they will be referenced throughout this manual These are referred to as i Pilot remotes Remote for i Pilot 1 0 Remote for i Pilot 1 5 Remote for i Pilot 1 6 p n 2994085 p n 2994170 p n 29941...

Page 2: ... while in AutoPilot Spot Lock or Track to Start End Case II The boat doesn t seem to keep close enough to the recorded Spot Lock location Case III When in Advanced AutoPilot in strong winds there is quite a bit of back and forth movement in the boat Case IV When in Advanced AutoPilot in strong winds there is quite a bit of back and forth movement in the boat Case V i Pilot won t let me turn on cer...

Page 3: ...refer to pictures on first page for remote versions Case XVI The remote LCD backlighting will not come on Case XVII Customer complaint that the battery in the i Pilot remote drains quickly Case XVIII There is moisture in the LCD window or the remote case Case XIX On PowerDrive Riptide PowerDrive models the steering does not work properly or at all following i Pilot installation Case XX The heading...

Page 4: ... is similar and critical for all motors with i Pilot Step 4 The i Pilot GPS based functions are dependent on having good GPS signals Advanced AutoPilot Spot Lock Track to Start End Check to make sure that a good signal is being received and that the GPS signal strength indicator on the i Pilot remote is showing at least one 1 bar See Case V below Step 5 If the motor with i Pilot being serviced is ...

Page 5: ...e I have Advanced selected as the default mode However when I engage AutoPilot it goes into Legacy AutoPilot instead of Advanced Step 1 If the GPS signal strength indicator shows no bars or is flashing then Link will automatically engage Legacy AutoPilot regardless of the Mode selected Wait for your GPS signal strength to reach at least one bar then re engage AutoPilot Case V i Pilot won t let me ...

Page 6: ...d battery will have at least 2 9 volts Replace the battery if required and reassemble battery and cover into the remote A Retest remote for function and icon display If no display is noted replace the remote p n 2994170 or 2994171 for Ulterra Case X When any button on the 1 0 remote is pressed nothing happens Step 1 Open the remote case assembly by removing the six screws on the back side of the r...

Page 7: ...motor functions correctly via foot pedal proceed to Step 3 Step 3 Disconnect Power to the motor A Check the i Pilot coil cord network plug connection in the control box head for corrosion and verify that is fully connected connected properly there should be no yellow visible between the male and female plug ends B Check the network plug s at the Control Board on Terrova Riptide ST motors that have...

Page 8: ... the battery It is simply a warning icon B On early models when a customer wakes up the remote by pressing any button all of the icons were briefly displayed The low battery icon was included in this start up display After the start up display the low battery icon was only shown on the LCD if the voltage in the remote s battery was actually low A software change in later models addressed this by r...

Page 9: ...the remote Observe the voltmeter for voltage A If no voltage is noted when steer left or right button is pressed the i Pilot Controller may be at fault Verify that 12 volts is being provided to the i Pilot Controller by pressing and holding the learn button If a steady tone is heard power is being supplied to the i Pilot Controller but no steering output is present when the steering command is sen...

Page 10: ...e remote ON by pressing and releasing the button Agree to the disclaimer by pressing the Right Softkey If the remote was already ON press the Home button Step 2 Use the Menu Up and Menu Down buttons to find the System menu at the bottom of the display screen NOTE Make sure the remote stays within range of the Control head during the pairing process Step 3 Use the Right Softkey to select the System...

Page 11: ...m a If the system works with the footpedal replace the i Pilot Controller head assembly b If the system does not work with the footpedal review the specific chapter of the repair manual regarding the specific model you are servicing Step 2 While holding the learn button down push any button on the remote being programmed Three short chirps will be heard when the remote is successfully learned AUDI...

Page 12: ...hese enable or disable REC Pause Track to Start Track to End AutoPilot Cruise Control Spot Lock Spot Lock Recall Mode 2 single beep Moving more than a quarter mile from the last track point while in Record Pause mode Mode 2 error When GPS signal strength goes to no bars while in a GPS based mode Mode 2 error Attempting to enable a GPS feature when no signal strength bars are shown Mode 2 error Att...

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Page 17: ...i Pilot rev 04 21 14 i Pilot remote 1 5 Johnson Outdoors 2021 ...

Page 18: ...i Pilot rev 04 21 15 i Pilot remote 1 0 Johnson Outdoors 2021 ...

Page 19: ...i Pilot rev 04 21 16 Quick Reference Guide This refers to both i Pilot remote 1 5 1 0 Johnson Outdoors 2021 ...

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