Depth Sounder does not display depth

I have tried a new transducer, as well I have checked all the connection and nothing has worked. When I disconnect hte transducer the unit advises transducer unplugged so it is getting some signal. Is there an internal fuse or a way to reboot the thing? Thanks

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Anonymous Jul 26, 2008

I have the same problem, began two week ago. No depth display. Same tbl shoot, the box is aware of the transducer. Looking this am to replace TD till I saw your post.

Any Luck?
Jim
RFLAMINI Jul 28, 2008

I CLEANED MY TRANDUCER, BUT STILL NO LUCK... IT STILL DOES NOT SHOW DEPTH
tomdr Aug 10, 2008

Just got new to me boat a month ago and same - no depth. Will let you know if I found out problem
Anonymous Oct 01, 2008

over 10 ft of water it works. under 10 ft the sounder cuts out , no depth reading. i reset the unit buy holding down the quit botton and pushing the power botton on. still the same. i called garmin and they didn't have any answers. i replaced the transducer because the it was doing the same thing. any help.

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I will see if I can get mine off the hull for testing. Still have found no procedure. Thinking about just replacing the sounder with another unit.

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