HDS 5 problem

[Fshn Cpa]

On Saturday, my HDS 5 would not stay on. Just kept resetting itself. It would come right back on but only stay on for a minute or so. Prior to that it would reset when I started the big motor. Lowrance told me that was probably due to a drop in voltage. Checked the connections and they seem tight. I plan to pull it out today and send it in. Any suggestions before I send it away?

 

[ditchdoc666]

It probably is a battery issue they will shut off to protect them, check your cranking battery voltage on screen for drops in volts

 

[Oldman]

yep sounds like a voltage or bad or dirty connection.

 

[bronzeback45]

I had same problem when it was wired to the dash and I decided to run the hot straight to my battery, havent had a problem since. I also have 2 cranking batteries parallel, but when you have 2 hd7s and 1 hd8 and do alot of night fishing as I do you need it. I would run straight to battery and have your battery tested under a load to rule that out.

 

[Fshn Cpa]

Thanks for the input. Batteries were new last year.I was thinking it is a straight connection to the battery but the wiring was put in when the boat was built. Will try to work on it this afternoon.

 

[kingcab]

Ditchdoc666 is very good person to check with on electronics.

 

[Fshn Cpa]

Thanks. Got it covered. New wires from the unit to the cranking battery. Took it out yesterday afternoon and all seemed to be working as they should.