I-Finder 12-Volt Car Plug

[CatManLee]

Not sure if anyone can help me or not, but here goes.

I have a Lowrance I-Finder. The 12-Volt Car plug doesn't work too well. It worked alright when I first got it, but soon after started acting a tad goofy. (should have brought it back, but it's a long drive) Anyways, I would have to move it around in the socket to get it to stay on, now I have to push really hard to make it work, and as soon as I let go, the light goes off. I don't have my reciept, packaging or anything, just know I bought it at Cabela's, and I'm fairly positive they are just gonna tell me there's nothing they can do about it, soooo does anyone here know how these things work and what I might do to fix it?

Just so you know it's clean, has only been used a couple of times and I have tryed it in 4 different outlets with the same results.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'd call Lowrance. I'll bet they'd send you a new one. It seems to be a fairly common problem.

[cliffy]

I agree....I have heard this is a common problem. As a matter of fact, the same thing happended to me. I just took mine apart and noticed that a connection had broken. Fixed it my self and its been fine ever since.

[CatManLee]

AhHa.... Just tore it apart and guess what I found??? The Positive/Middle connection was broke. I pulled the connection over the top so it would make a connection again and now it works.

I might still call Lowrance, but if I can solder it myself, I'm not gonna worry about it. Atleast if it acts up again I'll know what the problem is.

Thanks for the help guys.

[cliffy]

That is it. I soldered it myself and have not had any further problems. Good luck.

[PierBridge]

Poor design to say the least....CALL LOWRANCE.....

[Bobb-o]

call Lowrance, mine went bad, got a new one 3 days later. they have awesome customer service.