Lowrance Dept and fish finder

Panicattack1 · 08-03-2008, 06:15 PM

I'm having problems with my depth on my depth finder. It keeps showing up 0.0. and flashing. Everything else works on it. I have tried to reset and clean the trans. Anyone else having this problem or have had this problem?

captcl · 08-03-2008, 07:37 PM

I have a 335df, df, gps, chart and the FEW problems I ever had with it were resolved online and on the phone with Lowrance. Call them and they will help you the # is in the back of your manual.
Had a df transducer problem they replaced it no questions! Had a gps puck problem they replaced it no questions !
Have your serial and model #s ready and they wull tell you of any glitches or recalls/replacements. IMO their service was great. I had these problems on initial install setup and the unit(now superceded0 has been great ever since. That was years ago!

Panicattack1 · 08-03-2008, 07:57 PM

Thanks for your help.

brokensheer · 08-04-2008, 02:12 PM

How is the transducer installed, transome or through hull does it happoen at speed or all the time?, some times the angle on the transom mounted units gets bumped and as the signal bounces off the bottom the boat is gone, this usally appears as a depth deeper than you know exists. the 0 issue makes me think its a software issue, keep us posted

Panicattack1 · 08-05-2008, 05:44 AM

It just flashes 0.0 at all times. Everything else appears to work fine.

jawz12 · 08-07-2008, 09:25 AM

no offense here but...the lowrance sets are kinda low on quality,and lowrance has got to have the worst customer service i have ever seen-i've delt with these guys first hand,i know,trust me...if you've got no reading,turn the unit on,go back to the transducer and listen...see if you hear a clicking sound,if you hear that clicking sound the ducer is throwing it's sound wave...if no click,it's probably the ducer...if the clicking is apparent,and still no signal,it's probably a problem in the "recieve module"-not an uncommon thing on these units...if the unit isn't under warranty,i highly reccomend you throw it in the trash can,if it's found to be a problem...and trust me,do not purchase another lowrance unit...

yachtjim · 08-07-2008, 10:47 AM

Do what Jawz says, but if it turns out the unit is bad don't throw it away! Lowrance will give you a credit towards a new unit, then you can still use your current ducer.

jawz12 · 08-07-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yachtjim

Do what Jawz says, but if it turns out the unit is bad don't throw it away! Lowrance will give you a credit towards a new unit, then you can still use your current ducer.

not allways true concerning the 'ducers...it may or may not be reusable...trust me,you don't want another lowrance...buy a garmin unit,low price and the quality,you can't beat it for a small boat...

08-03-2008, 06:15 PM	#1
Panicattack1 Guppy Breeder Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 31 Credits: 1,309.4 Boat: 21ft Sea Pro Center Console Home Port: Morehead City, NC Occupation: Coast Guard	Lowrance Dept and fish finder I'm having problems with my depth on my depth finder. It keeps showing up 0.0. and flashing. Everything else works on it. I have tried to reset and clean the trans. Anyone else having this problem or have had this problem?

08-03-2008, 07:37 PM	#2
captcl Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ocean City md. area Posts: 966 Credits: 1,409.3 Boat: Mako 22' Home Port: West OCMD Best Catch: My wife, HONEST! Occupation: Building facilities manager and (part time)charter capt	I have a 335df, df, gps, chart and the FEW problems I ever had with it were resolved online and on the phone with Lowrance. Call them and they will help you the # is in the back of your manual. Had a df transducer problem they replaced it no questions! Had a gps puck problem they replaced it no questions ! Have your serial and model #s ready and they wull tell you of any glitches or recalls/replacements. IMO their service was great. I had these problems on initial install setup and the unit(now superceded0 has been great ever since. That was years ago! Last edited by captcl; 08-03-2008 at 07:38 PM.

08-07-2008, 09:25 AM	#6
jawz12 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: cape may nj Posts: 1,129 Credits: 2,027.9 Boat: 23 sea craft Home Port: cape may nj Best Catch: my dog jawz... Occupation: king of marine repair...	no offense... no offense here but...the lowrance sets are kinda low on quality,and lowrance has got to have the worst customer service i have ever seen-i've delt with these guys first hand,i know,trust me...if you've got no reading,turn the unit on,go back to the transducer and listen...see if you hear a clicking sound,if you hear that clicking sound the ducer is throwing it's sound wave...if no click,it's probably the ducer...if the clicking is apparent,and still no signal,it's probably a problem in the "recieve module"-not an uncommon thing on these units...if the unit isn't under warranty,i highly reccomend you throw it in the trash can,if it's found to be a problem...and trust me,do not purchase another lowrance unit... __________________ jimmy's marine service llc www.jimmysmarineservice.com jimmysmarineservice@comcast.net "jawz" is my dog....... cockpit monkey wannabe.... "don't try this at home..i'm a professional".... buyer's broker-found a boat you're interested in purchasing ? give a call,hull and engine check outs are available.consultation services also available.

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08-03-2008, 07:57 PM	#3
Panicattack1 Guppy Breeder Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 31 Credits: 1,309.4 Boat: 21ft Sea Pro Center Console Home Port: Morehead City, NC Occupation: Coast Guard	Thanks for your help.

08-04-2008, 02:12 PM	#4
brokensheer Got fish Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 197 Credits: 1,832.7 Boat: Witch 23' Marolina Yachts Home Port: Ocean City Md / Solomons Is Md Best Catch: Lines are still in the water	How is the transducer installed, transome or through hull does it happoen at speed or all the time?, some times the angle on the transom mounted units gets bumped and as the signal bounces off the bottom the boat is gone, this usally appears as a depth deeper than you know exists. the 0 issue makes me think its a software issue, keep us posted

08-05-2008, 05:44 AM	#5
Panicattack1 Guppy Breeder Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 31 Credits: 1,309.4 Boat: 21ft Sea Pro Center Console Home Port: Morehead City, NC Occupation: Coast Guard	It just flashes 0.0 at all times. Everything else appears to work fine.