Lowrance X15

[TMBeard]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have a X-15 unit and I have noticed a couple of issues with the sonar portion of my unit. From time to time, it will display a dept of 0, and not show a darn thing as far as fish. I can understand the no fish portion, but I know I have water below me, and have verified it is at least 5' deep.

The unit does not "Freeze Up" as I define a "Freeze Up", just doesnt display anything.

GPS portion works fine.

I upgraded to version 3.1, same thing.

Called Lowrance, and the guy told me that he did not know of any issues, as reported in a earlier post I read a couple weeks ago. His suggestion was to buy a new transducer and test it to see if it is the problem.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Travis

[Chris Haley]

Sounds like a bad transducer to me also.

[Chris Haley]

Do you know anybody with an x15 that you could try it on their boat??

[Chris Haley]

I think you'll be happy after your $80 purchase. I've had to buy at least four new ducers over the years and they all acted the same as you are describing before replacement.

[This message has been edited by Chris Haley (edited 07-27-2004).]

[TMBeard]

Hey Chris,

One final question regarding these units. What do you run you "Ping" at? I was running mine around 50%. Lowrance guy told me that he runs his near 100, but the ducers will burn out quicker that way. Just curious to know what I ought to set mine to?(The new one that is in the future that is)

Thanks,

Travis

[Chris Haley]

You know I've never checked. I've always run it in auto mode and have never had a problem. I'll give it a look and see, and get back to you. I've have yet to replace the ducer on my 15, the ones before were on my 350A's but the same symptoms.

[Dan DAN the fisherman]

I run my ping close to 100% in manual when I'm drifting slowly or at Anchor. This alows me to see my jig and fish aproaching my jig as with a flasher. I don't have the X-15, I have the X-100C.
Dan

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[TMBeard]

Chris,

Unfortunately, I do not have anyone in the area that has a X15 so I think the new transducer will probably be my solution.

I should add that the depth flashes 0. If I unplug it and plug it back in, it seems to work for a while. Also looses the bottom if I get up and go.(I realize that this is probably caused by the placement of the transducer, and not necessarily a result of the problem).

Looks like a 80 dollar purchase to be made before I head to Vermilion. ****, I was hoping to buy some more musky lures!!

Thanks,

Travis

[Surface Tension]

Before you buy a new transducer turn your gain up and adjust the transducer.

[FZ]

I had same transducer problem and picked up a new one at FleetFarm in Alex for $50. There were still 2 left (2 weeks ago).

[Chris Haley]

I attribute my ducer problems to all the running up on shore I do with tournaments and taking the kids swimming. It scratches em up pretty good.

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[TMBeard]

$50 is a good price, but since I am in Iowa it maybe cheaper to find one here in town Thanks though for the information.

I am going to take the boat out Sunday and dink with the settings, and if I still have issues, Ill buy a new one next week. Cant have that thing on the fritz while on the Big V.

Travis