Question for Lowrance i finder users

[Tippman]

Anyone else have troubles with their gps shutting off when the batteries are low and it's plugged into a 12v outlet? Seems to be worse when using the light on. I thought the 12v bypassed the batteries but it doesn't seem so. I have the Explorer. Doesn't seem to happen when batteries are strong. And my battery bar does show I'm using external power.

[Fish&Fowl]

I have the H2O and haven't had a problem with the unit shutting off when the batteries were low while plugged into my 4-wheeler.

[hawkeye43]

Yes, My son's was doing the same thing. He didn't know what to do.

[MJCatfish]

I do believe certain Lowrance units had bad power cords. I'd call Lowrance and ask them to send you a new cord.

Good Luck,

MJ

[Paul Waldowski]

Call Lowrance Customer Service and tell them you need a new cord as that is what your problem is. The unit is recognizing the presence of the cord, but it's running on the batteries, hence your problem.

[walldoggie]

yes i too am also having this problem it is registering that you are using external power but in actuallity using battery power. I called lowrance yesterday and they are sending me out a new cord. I hope that does the trick, im runnging out of batteries

[schweady]

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I thought the 12v bypassed the batteries but it doesn't seem so ... And my battery bar does show I'm using external power.

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it is registering that you are using external power but in actuallity using battery power.

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Those of you who get the replacement cord, keep track of your symptoms and keep in touch with Lowrance. These problems can be the result of a bad unit, not just a bad cord. This is exactly what happened to my ExpeditionC. Bought in January, worked for a while, then same symptoms as you describe, new cord sent to me in July, worked for a while, then same symptoms as you describe, entirely new unit sent to me in November, flawless (with either cord).

[Feldy]

Same problem here from the day I bought it. I just gave up using the power cord and use lots of batteries. I wonder if the unit is bad you could upgrade to color somehow.