Thread: Discussion on Lowrance Elite 5 DSI/Chartplotter ....

Hi All:

Been following this thread, and thanks everyone for all the great advice, tips, etc. Just created an account here. I got the Elite 5 DSI and started using in in 2013. It has been great, up until two weeks ago.

Unit's sonar recently stopped working. It had been working fine for months. GPS function seems fine. Sonar Screen now shows NOTHING (no bottom, no structure, no fish marks, etc) and flashes a weird depth (eg 200 feet, when I am in water less than 50 feet). This occurs when moving or stationary. I have tried setting depth to 50 feet, to 100 feet, to auto, it does not make a difference. Transducer is transom mounted, and appears to be in same position as when I installed it.

Can anyone help please.

Thanks
Bob

Originally Posted by BobEver

Hi All:



Unit's sonar recently stopped working. This occurs when moving or stationary. I have tried setting depth to 50 feet, to 100 feet, to auto, it does not make a difference. Transducer is transom mounted, and appears to be in same position as when I installed it.

Can anyone help please.

Thanks
Bob

Bob, I also am no expert either but here are a few things you should check out. First make sure your connections from the transducer to the unit are good. You can even put on some lubricant which I do because it makes for easier connect / Disconnect. Secondly transducer are piezoelectric. They both transmit and receive sonic signals. You say its a transom mounted, I would check it to make sure the angle is right. Then check for damage and look at the bottom of the transducer to see if there is any noticeable damage, discoloration or crack. I would also see if anyone near you has the same unit and put your unit in their boat and see what you get. Transducers do go bad occasionally and depending where and how you mounted it I could be taking a beating so if you find out its your transducer do some research on placement to make sure its mounted in the right location to maximize performance and life. Good Luck Keep us posted on your findings.