Thread: Lowrance hds5 help please !!!

There is another feature that is incorporated in the unit’s operating software. It is the RESET feature.

Resetting internal software sometimes clears up such clichés as you describe. There are two ways of resetting the software in a HDS -5 unit.


The Soft Reset (Does not delete GPS Data) and the Hard Reset (Deletes stored GPS Data such as Waypoints and trails)\
Soft RESET HDS 5 Reset

1. Turn unit OFF 1. Press and hold the PAGES key

2. Press and hold the ZIN&ZOUT Keys at the same time.

3. Press and Release the PWR key

4. Release all buttons when the USA map appears

Soft Reset (Does not delete GPS Data) Hard Reset (Deletes stored GPS Data such as Waypoints and trails)

Hard Reset (Deletes stored GPS Data such as Waypoints and trails)

HDS 5 Reset

1. Turn unit OFF

2. Press and hold the PAGES key. Press and hold the ZIN&ZOUT Keys at the same time

3. Press and Release the PWR key 3. Press and Release the PWR key

4. Release all buttons when the USA map appears

Other reset procedures may differ for other types of GPS units.

Check the Lowrance web site for a complete listing all Lowrance units

Thanks CP, will try the soft reset in the morning an see if that works. Hate to lose all WP`s with the hard reset. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help !!

Originally Posted by Ron

Thanks CP, will try the soft reset in the morning an see if that works. Hate to lose all WP`s with the hard reset. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help !!

Save your info to an SD card before you do a hard reset.

Make sure you have the lastest software update too.

A Humminbird screen will lock up like that with low voltage. Usually occurs when starting the main motor with the unit on. Not sure Lowrances could be effected the same way, but it wouldn't hurt to check the voltage to the unit. Those glass inline fuses are notorious for voltage problems, and check any other connections too.

My HDS would reboot sometimes while cranking,. I put all my electronics on a separate battery. No problem sense then. I have a 35AH U1 SLA type for my electronics.

Well just got back in from trip and thought I`d reply on what we did. Did the soft reset..... didnt work. Got to checking some web info and found out could be due to low voltage...ha ha... just like you guys posted. It worked fine all day Sat. Think maybe might have a batt. thats going bad. Thanks to all ya`ll for ya help. Good Fishing !!!!