Vexilar FL-8 help

[calli4120]

I have an older Vexilar FL-8 and on a recent trip, all of the colors except the red went out. It still read fish and the bottom correctly but everything was in red.

I just sent an e-mail to vexilar support but was hoping to get some ideas from some of the members here before they get back to me.

Any ideas?

[mamohr686]

My dad had a similar problem last year and it was actually only a bad battery. I would replace or have the battery tested and if the problem persists, it could have a bulb that is out. It's a cheap fix, when you send it directly into vexilar. You can get all the customer service info on their HSOforum.

[calli4120]

Thanks for the info. Vexilar hasn't gotten back to me yet but I'll check the battery when I get home.

Is a battery problem something that I could check with a multi meter?

Anyone else have any ideas?