Hi. Just wondering how should the transducer for my humminbird 525 fish finder/sounder be installed correctly? Thanks

I would use slip rings to tie existing cable to prop motor support shaft and mount transducer to motor housing. 'slip ring'--metal ring a little bigger than shaft with a nipple the size of the cable. OR call the bird at 1-800-633-1468 or www.humminbird.com/Category/Company/Contact-Us/ and use some southern/country slang when talking. Best of luck 'you all'.

you have a bad transducer.. its a direct short if its leaking anything getting way to hot

Check to make sure the transducer is hooked up correctly, and check the actual transducer for signs of damage. Transducers are fragile, and a good whack can break the crystal inside. For more troubleshooting, here is a helpful link with the Owners Manual for your Humminbird.
http://store.humminbird.com/media/document/PiranhaMAX_150-160-170-180-190c.pdf

print users manual for Humminbird Pironha Max 160 Fish go to this link http://store.humminbird.com/media/document/PiranhaMAX_150-160-170-180-190c.pdf

Hi!

No problem. Here's the link to your manual!

http://www.manualnguide.com/dl/15864/

Happy Boating!

If you have someone that has the same or simular unit just slide there control head to the base just to make sure you have enough voltage and current to power the unit. If the other unit powers up then there is a problem with the control head. Then you will need to call customer service to get it resolved.

Hi Greg and Ernesto:
Re-stating the obvious, your transducer is not working but you know that the sounder is.
I would start by checking to see if your transducer works on a different sounder. That's just a double check to confirm that it really is not working.
Then I'd try to isolate the problem:
- Plug (couold be corroded or damaged)
- wire (could be broken)
- Transducer (could be defective)
Since these are sealed units, I'd be checking with the supplier to try to find a replacement. Hopefully they are not too expensive, and time spent fishing is better than trying to maybe save a few dollars, especially if you're taking out charters.
Best of luck.

type in hummingbird lcr 4000 fish finder manual pdf. it works for anything you want

Ihave the same problem

Wiring should be very straightforward, the connector on the left (looking at the back of the sounder) is the plug for the transducer, the 2 pin plug in the middle is for the power (notch in the plug cord points UP), and the 4 pin connector is for the optional speed and/or temperature sensor. Here is an install manual for your reference:
http://www.humminbird.com/PDF/Piranha1_2_IN.pdf