strange noise lowrance 135x

[jimbamb]

my lowrance 125x started (screaming??) at me last time out..after a few hours operation,,
sounded like a warning sound..
anyone know what is going on??

jim

[theangryangler]

Overheating???? was it a beep? or a screech?

[jimbamb]

Thanks mate.
Somehow it got turned on in the shed( recon i musta bumped it somehow as noone else was near it) and was screeching.. Probably was overheated,.Worked ok yesterday so may be ok.
Jim

[bugman]

Jim,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it sounds like your sounder is going the same as many other Lowrance models of the same vintage. I've had one do it and there's a couple of threads here about it.

The problem is with the power - on/off button. It's a known fault that Lowrance even acknowledge but wont/can't fix.

The sounder starting by itself is the first sign of the problem. The noise is actually the power button staying on or either going on off that it's constant.

I'm afraid it's only the start of the problem - I hope I'm wrong but I reckon I'm right.

I'll try and find the other threads.

Brett

[bugman]

Jim,

Here's my thread but if you search you'll find some more

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?t=161972&highlight=lowrance

Brett

[jimbamb]

thanx brett,
sounds like u could be right..
i was pretty sure i didn;t leave it on..I am disconnecting the battery so it doesnt happen again.
i guess time will tell..
jim

[Moonlighter]

Hi Jim

If its still under warranty, get it back to Lowrance sooner rather than later so they can fix/replace it for you. I had the same problem with an Eagle sounder (made by Lowrance) with the same case/button setup. As stated, its a known fault, they can fix it with a new keyboard circuit board.

If its out of warranty......., good luck, chances are that it will get worse and worse until it becomes basically unuseable.

ML

[jimbamb]

ml
thanks 4 reply.. she's well out of warrenty.Total head unit was replaced a few years ago as the screen went funny..
Don't think ill get another lowrance!!
Jim

[Moonlighter]

Hi Jim

It was a problem that was specific to that series, the new HDS series has a completely new button design/setup so I doubt very much if the same problem will occur again. I have 2 HDS5's on my new boat, bery pleased with them.

Cheers

Ml

[NAGG]

Jim,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it sounds like your sounder is going the same as many other Lowrance models of the same vintage. I've had one do it and there's a couple of threads here about it.

The problem is with the power - on/off button. It's a known fault that Lowrance even acknowledge but wont/can't fix.

The sounder starting by itself is the first sign of the problem. The noise is actually the power button staying on or either going on off that it's constant.

I'm afraid it's only the start of the problem - I hope I'm wrong but I reckon I'm right.

I'll try and find the other threads.

Brett


I think Bretts right .......Turn themselves on - I had 2 do the same (replaced by Lowrance)
If you get a flashing screen too - its a goner

Chris