Lowrance x-4 Pro

Any one have an opinion on this specific unit?

I bought one this weekend and TM mounted the transducer. Successfully had depth and water temperature displayed. However, no fish arches. After second time out it would only start in Simulation mode. After doing some reading I've observed I need to put the unit on a separate battery from the trolling motor and keep all wires away from other wires, rubber around the TM mound, possibly separate ground...etc. Didn't know if that would remedy the simulation mode problem or if I have a bad transducer. (No observable transducer cable damage.)

I know it's a low end unit and I can hear the humminbird guys already snickering.

Is there a Lowrance CS contact for us Lowrance guys?

Any wisdom is appreciated.

You normally get simulation mode with no transducer. You may want to inspect the cable for damage. It's pretty easy to pinch the cable with the TM.

Fish arches may require some sensitivity adjustment and playing with boat speed.

Thanks CatFan for speaking up. I took your advice and inspected the cable, but I eventually had to breakdown and call Lowrance.

And the answer is.......they wrote the section in the manual on how to reset the unit wrong. Problem solved with a few steps. BTW had an excellent customer service tech - Greg at Lowrance. Anyone PM if you need help with this model.