Lowrance 334 problems

[fishinmajishin]

I have a 334cIGPS that has been factory replaced, last spring($200). Bought a ice-ducer, etc and have been using it this winter. Now this replacement unit is acting up...cannot even access the main menu. There's a list of malfunctions actually. I finally got thru to customer service by phone. Took forever on hold(over an hour). They gave my a repair # and told me to send it in.

My question is...has anyone had one replaced(by Lowrance) with a 520 series? After 2 junk 334's I'm ready to tell them I want one instead.

[gofishingtom]

did you try a soft reboot...

[Lotwfisher]

I had too many problems with my 334, got the 332 and havent had a problem since. I know some people that have 522's and havent had a problem yet.

[fishinmajishin]

So did Lowrance replace it with the 332? At your request?

[fishinmajishin]

did you try a soft reboot...

I would actually like to try a hard reboot right into Lowrance's hind end.

[Lotwfisher]

Ya they just sent me the 332 instead. It was actually thorne bros that looked after everything for me. I gave it back to them told them the reasoning (including the internal antenna not being super accurate) and they got me a brand new 332c instead and I used it almost everyday since.

[fishinmajishin]

Thanks. Since I got my current 334 from Lowrance(replacement), I unfortunately don't have a dealer to help me out. I guess when I send it in I'll just request another model, and hope they can remedy my aggravation. I like the locator, but really wish I could have one that worked properly.

[LakeTahoe]

If the soft reboot doesn't work...

Do a hard reboot if you don't mind loosing your waypoints.

Hard Reboot:

Turn unit OFF.

Press and hold the ZOOM IN.

Press and hold the ZOOM OUT.

Press and hold the POWER KEY.

Hold all three keys in until the USA Map appears.

This will put the unit in a cold start mode; it may take a few minutes before the unit will lock on.

If that doesn't work, be sure you have the latest firmware update.

If that doesn't work call Lowrance.