Why does sonar not read all the time only works when it wants to not all the time like it should for the price of the unit it should read depth non stop? My single beam transducer is glue in the hull of the boat. You know how a transducer makes a ticking noise it shouldn't stop ticking, but mind does why is that. When it quits ticking the depth quits reading depth. The screen like pauses and the depth reading flashes. How do I fix this problem?
Nether question to update my chip of lake maps what do have to do?
Hey Tingo,
I have two 113's,, the problem sounds like the transducer is going bad,, Try this.. unplug all your connections,, replug them and see if it helps...
Don't get me started on $$$ updates....
I had the same problem with my handheld Lowrance Hunt C. After installing the card and locking it in place, I had to slide the card "out" toward the locking mechanism. It barely moves, but worked after that. Whenever I load the card, I now slide it out or wiggle it and it works every time.
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Had the same issue with another brand. Turned out the transducer cable was picking up noise from other cables (power, trolling mtr. etc). Try moving the transducer cable away from any other cables. I put the cable in a 1/4 " plastic housing up to the point where it was above deck and it stopped all the strange stuff. Not sure about the temp issue??
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Yes quite possibly... But a few things to try/check first before you go out and get a new transducer...
1. Ensure the transducer is fully submersed below the waterline when floating and when on the plane... try lowering it more if you can.
2. Check the surface of the transducer itself (the underside) pointing down... If there are any minor scratches or scuffs, this can effect its function or performance. Minor scratches or marks can be sanded out with fine wet/dry sandpaper (at least 400 or 800 grit).
3. Isolate any electrical wires running near or next to the transducer cable. Also check connection of cable at head unit, and that the pins etc are clean, free of corrosion and making good contact.
4. Take your head unit to your Lowrance dealer and they may have a transducer there to use to diagnose whether it is indeed the trasnducer or a problem with the head unit.
Good luck!
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As long as the connection is the same.....maybe. The difference will be the angle of beam from boat to bottom. May not cover the same area...or you could loose zoom etc. something will be different.
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