Went out this afternoon for some perch fishing. The first few holes that I drilled my LX5 was reading normal (between 8-14′ water). I went to a new hole, same depth range, and my flasher wouldn’t read the bottom or my jig no matter how high I had the gain set. I tried switching over to another range and still nothing.
Any clues as to what could cause this?
Thanks,
Flasher moron 
My guess would be ice build up on the bottom of the transducer.
Tight lines!
My guess would be ice build up on the bottom of the transducer.
Tight lines!
They do sometimes go bad ya know. I had the same issue with an lx5 and it was a bad ducer. Also had to send a vx1 in to get brushes replaced.
No ice on the ducer, but thank you. Every suggestion could help here.
I’m really hoping that the transducer isn’t bad. This flasher is brand new. Today was the second time (since yesterday) that I’ve had it out. It’s not my first flasher, but is definitely the first one I’ve had any issues with. I’ll give Marcum a call tomorrow and see what they say.
From what I’ve heard, transducers can go bad at almost any time for no reason. That would be the first thing to check. Try your transducer on another marcum.
I have also heard that the marcum transducers are more susceptible to this because of the higher power.
What does god have to do with this?
Did you check and make sure the connection is good on the transducer going into head unit?
What does god have to do with this?
Rofl!
I would second what Hamms said… Check the battery connections both at the battery and into the unit, check the ducer connection into the unit, and also try a different battery if those don’t fix it. If all that fails, then give Marcum a ring.
Could be a bad, or under charged battery. This has happened to me a couple times and I am sitting there like what the heck. Then I switch to a new battery with full charge a bingo back in business and then I remember I forgot to charge the battery. Or I find out my other battery can’t hold a charge anymore.
Thought I’d come back and update the post. It ended up being a bad battery. Straight out of the box the one I got wouldn’t hold a charge. So I bought a new one and now it’s working just fine. Glad to not have to send it in for repairs already. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Good. Better than transducer.
Simple fixes are always nice. If you have your receipt as a proof of purchase I would maybe contact Marcum and explain your issue. Never know, they may send you a battery for your trouble.
They will definately make it right. They are awesome. Remember to be careful with the ducer don’t hit the sides of the hole and punch through with your foot if holes freezes a bit. I used to drop my ducer through before I know they couldn’t take that. Glad you’re in business!
Thought I’d come back and update the post. It ended up being a bad battery. Straight out of the box the one I got wouldn’t hold a charge. So I bought a new one and now it’s working just fine. Glad to not have to send it in for repairs already. Thanks for all the suggestions.
That battery should be under warranty somewhere… I’d look into it.
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