Vexilar Problems

[sdstate]

I am having some problems with my vexilar and was wondering if anyone else has had the same problems. Originally, I thought both of my batteries were shot and that was the problem but i had both tested and while one is low the other on still had around 11 volts. After like ten minutes of use, the screen starts flashingand spinning around. It usually has around three extended bars and they just keep going around in circles. I dont think it is the batteries because it never really dims or loses power. Has this ever happened to anyone else?

[palisade1kid]

Have you trid to change your I.R. button,it sounds like interference.

[jigging-matt]

Happened to my friends Vex. Check your connections in the back, one might be loose.

[harvey lee]

If you cannot figure out your problem, give Vexilar a call and ask. I'm sure they can address your issue for you. Vexilar has great C.S.

http://vexilar.com/

[CSP88]

I agree with the jigging-matt, it sounds like either a lose connection or a bad battery.

Chad

[bturck]

Also check the length of transducer cord that you have out. If its too short or to long you can pick up interference. I run mine right at the base of the hole. The spinning tells me that your interference needs to be adjusted as CrappieKeith mentioned. Aren't electronics fun.....good luck. Bill

[efgh]

I think a 12 volt battery should test a little over 12 volts fully charged, not 11 volts. Maybe someone else with more expertise will chime in with the voltage a 12 volt battery should have fully charged.

[Ripp'n Lipps]

Try a new transducer. I had trouble with mine and I bought a new one and it works great. Had a buddy come over last week for me to look at it. His was doing what your talking about. I hooked my transducer to his and it worked great. I believe that when you reel up a fish and your line wraps around the cord your making tiny lacerations in the cord and moisture is interfering with the signal. Just my oppinion. Try a friends transducer first before buying a new one.

[eurolarva]

Your battery is still dead or almost dead at 11 volts. Here is what the charge on your battery should read a day after you charge it. The reason you have to wait is battery chargers will charge a battery as high as 14 volts and it takes a few hours for the battery to finally stabilize after the charge

* 12.70 volts 100%

* 12.50 volts 90%

* 12.42 volts 80%

* 12.32 volts 70%

* 12.20 volts 60%

* 12.06 volts 50%

* 11.90 volts 40%

* 11.75 volts 30%

* 11.58 volts 20%

* 11.31 volts 10%

* 10.50 volts 0%

If you have a set of jumper cables try and figure a way to hook it to your car battery and test it that way. If the battery will start a car it should have a good charge on it.

[Hubcat]

I had the same problem. When that happens try pulling out the transducer and rubbing the bottom. I think sometimes bubbles form under the transducer and screw things up.

[CrappieNut]

i agree with hubcat, in the vexilar dvd they call it wetting the transducer, just rub the bottom of it on your bibs.

also when your jumping from hole to hole checking dephs, or for fish, a thin layer of ice can build up(it can be difficult to see even) and can take a little while to melt itself off under water.

the other thing i see with mine is just shutting it off and starting over helps too, again in the dvd they recomend when you turn it off or jump holes

1. shut it off

2. turn your gain to low or off

3. if you have zoom turn it to full, day

4. then turn everything on and start the process of finding your dephths, setting your gain then zooming in

Ive been doing this every time and i get a much more clear reading then my dad with the exact same vex

good luck with it, my new fl-20 gives me a headache once and a while too

[sdstate]

Thanks for all the input!!!!! I am thinking that it is my battery after I contacted vexilar and they said the same things thing you guys were saying. A charged 12 volt battery should have between 12.8 and 13.2 volts. Also one day when I was on the ice I used a regular 12 volt battery from my buddies house and it worked all day. Also I am leaning toward the battery because the problem will happen even if I leave it run at home, with no ice or water problems. I will get a new battery and hopefully that will solve the problem.