Not getting a good bottom reading. Depth flashing. Then at times in shallow water (say 5-15ft) it works fine, but will eventually start flashing and not working. I plugged a friends sonar unit (good working condition in his boat) in to compare, and his did not work either. So I think it's the transducer? What should I do?
Transducer can be broken and hanging loose on wire or could face not directly toward bottom. Other possibility it too much growth on transducer and in worst case scenario unit is going bad.
Hello Keneth,
Is The transducer In Side the Hull Or Mounted On The Transom?
If Inside Remove It And Re Fit It Using Epoxy Glue Ensuring No Air Pocket Between transducer And Hull.
If transom Mounted Replace Transducer.
Hope this Helps
Gordy
SOURCE: it shows the correct depth and then intermittently
I have this problem as well! Mine is on the LMS 332C
SOURCE: lowrance x135 not functioning properly
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??
SOURCE: My Lowrance X-51 is not reading the depth sitting
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!
SOURCE: sonar inop at most times . onec in a while it works fine
(1) bad transducer. (2) bad ground from unit to battery. The cable next to the battery will have no effect.
SOURCE: Can I use my existing transducer(1000 watt tilted
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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