Battery life of Xi5 Motorguide pedal

[Bassin4Fun2]

I purchased an Xi5 trollling motor early this year and have used it less than a dozen times and for only an hour or two at a time. Almost every time I go back to the boat, the batteries are dead in wireless foot pedal. I make sure that I shut it off after each use. I am not sure what might be going on but it sure doesn't seem normal. Also the pedal is very stiff to push back on with my heel. I was told that it should loosen up over time., but it is almost unusable right now. I was thinking of stacking some bricks or something on it for few days to see if that would help break it in. Does anyone else experience these issues or what is your experience. Thank you 

[contium]

I've only replaced my once after 1 year of use. Still worked. Replaced them just because.

[Bassin4Fun2]

Thanks for the reply. Wow i think I have a problem then. Do you know if the pedal turns itself off automatically after not being used for a period of time or does it always have to be turned off manually?

[contium]

I've never turned mine off. I don't even know how to lol.

[fishballer06]

First off, that foot pedal is absolute garbage. Ditch it and use the key fab.

 

Secondly, take the batteries out of the pedal after each use. This should prolong battery life.

[Bassin4Fun2]

Thanks, I am looking into getting the remote next year. It sounds like you may experience similar issues with battery life then?