davey buoy Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 This is my in boat fish finder.Lately I have noticed the depth readings are all over the place most times.Sometimes 6',15' whatever(accurate),but most times reading #'s like 542,430ft etc,no where near accurate.Gradually been getting worse.Do you ever have to clean and scrub your transducer.?.Just washed mine with a good cleaning soap and rinsed.Looked a bit dirty but nothing serious. Would this little maintenance make a difference?.In 6 years I have never touched it.Thanks for any help guys. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I've got a pair of Lowrance X510C units and they've both done the same thing a couple times, but I just shut the unit down and re-started it and everything was good again. My transducer is a shoot thru hull type but I have no idea if that could be causing the same issue on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I've got a pair of Lowrance X510C units and they've both done the same thing a couple times, but I just shut the unit down and re-started it and everything was good again. My transducer is a shoot thru hull type but I have no idea if that could be causing the same issue on mine. Mine lew is out the transom and mounted on the lower part 1/2 in water stream.As it should from what I have read and did work well for a while.Wonder if there is a hard reboot for this unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Your transducer is fried. Only fix is buy a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Your transducer is fried. Only fix is buy a new one. Think it's worth it for that finder Glen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Ebay the finder you have. Look at 718 humminbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 My lowrance also does this once in a while---I think it loses bottom Like Lew--I shut it off/on works ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I can see what your first purchase is going to be at the Cabelas opening. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I can see what your first purchase is going to be at the Cabelas opening. LOL Quit spending any little money I have will you lol.I do see your point though !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 My lowrance also does this once in a while---I think it loses bottom Like Lew--I shut it off/on works ok I have done that,but most times won't work.I gave the transponder a good hand polish.Nice and clean now.Looking for a simple fix first.Intermittant as heck at times.Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Wack it with a hammer That's a sure sign however that the transducer is on it's way out. I'd get a replacement on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) Wack it with a hammer That's a sure sign however that the transducer is on it's way out. I'd get a replacement on order. You think it is worth it Bill?,don't want to spend a lot for sure . Edited May 26, 2014 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) If this is the only fish finder on your rig, yeah I'd definitely say it's worth it.. 6 years out of a transducer isn't bad Edited May 26, 2014 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 If this is the only fish finder on your rig, yeah I'd definitely say it's worth it.. 6 years out of a transducer isn't bad Thanks,I never new they wore so fast?.Thought they would last longer than that.I guess 6 years in this technical world is pretty fair come to think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 how much is a new transducer? I've seen crappy tire clearing out humming bird units at very good prices lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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