Need a little 1198 advice!!

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03-08-2014, 08:25 PM
Redge

Need a little 1198 advice!!

I have a 1198 running 6.74 which is the latest update. Had the unit about 2 years.
Been having trouble with the unit locking up when marking a way point, it will just freeze, wait 10 minutes nothing, try the power button, nada. Restart unit and the first waypoint you mark it locks up.
I removed all waypoints, cleared tracks, formatted nav directory, and restored defaults.
Ran it fresh like this with no waypoints added. After marking 4 waypoints it started saying waypoint saved but didn't assign it a name and it didn't show up on the map. I restarted the unit and the same thing.

Any ideas what to try? I do have the current software, not sure if I can reload it over the same version or not?

Appreciate any input you can give me. I am probably overlooking something, but for the life of me can't think of what to try next.

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03-08-2014, 08:58 PM
BobB

Do you have snapshot turned on?
03-08-2014, 09:04 PM
Redge

No it is off.
03-08-2014, 10:28 PM
rnvinc

It is not possible to reload the same version...(the unit recognises it's the same version)...

You can load another version...and then reload 6.740...

I'm kinda with Bob's thinking...I've only heard of this issue when the Screenshot feature is on but no SD Card in the slot...

I would load your original version...and then reload 6.740 again....

Rickie
03-09-2014, 07:54 PM
Redge

Well played with the FF after I caught my fish. Card in slot, snap shot off, it will mark a waypoint on the map. Card in slot snapshot on, when I hit mark it doesn't leave a waypoint on the map? Thinking of buying a new card, is there a max size limit?
Or any other ideas?
03-09-2014, 08:25 PM
BobB

You could try to get your data off it and re-format it to see if that does any good.

Scandisk Extreme 32 Gig would be a good choice.
03-09-2014, 09:14 PM
Redge

Thanks Bob! I am going to get a new card, actually at least 2 for each unit. I really appreciate everyone's input! Hopefully next weekend it will all work out.
03-10-2014, 07:08 PM
BobB

Let us know how it works out
03-10-2014, 07:29 PM
Redge

I'll definitely post up after I figure it out!!
03-22-2014, 06:18 PM
Redge

Tried a new card, tried changing card slots, can't make a snap shot because it locks up the unit. Leave snap shot off and it works perfect, just no pretty pictures!
I am thinking of reloading software!!
Any input, before I do?
03-22-2014, 07:14 PM
BobB

If you try to save nav data to one of these cards....does it work?
03-22-2014, 07:21 PM
Redge

Yes writing Nav data, exporting the data works. Has me stumped, I tried the card in both slots thinking one of them couldn't write?.
03-22-2014, 07:33 PM
BobB

Well, If it isn't hardware it must be software.

What release came with your 1198? If it was prior to 6.490, I would try going back to see what you get and go from there. Thing is, this isn't a common symptom of the new software.....maybe you just go a bad software load or something.
03-22-2014, 07:41 PM
Redge

Bob do you think it's good enough to go back 1 version? Or would I be better off going to the original that came installed on it from the factory? Then I will reload current version.
03-22-2014, 08:32 PM
BobB

I would go back to the version before this started happening.
03-22-2014, 08:41 PM
Redge

Thanks Bob that's what my plan was. I appreciate the input.
03-22-2014, 09:03 PM
rnvinc

Redge...maybe try this...:

*Disconnect the xducer, the GPS antenna, and any Ethernet cables or accessories...
*Remove any map cards...
*Force the unit into Simulator mode...
*Try taking a snapshot...

Report if there are any popups, warnings, indications, whatever...

Rickie
03-24-2014, 11:12 AM
Redge

Rickie, I will try that next weekend!!
03-28-2014, 08:43 PM
Redge

Well I did as you suggested Rickie!! Marked 3 waypoints in sim mode. Seemed to work. Of course I left my computer at home so I don't have a way to check! Darn it! What does this tell you? It said ...the normal stuff and never locked up?
03-29-2014, 09:03 AM
BrownTrout

If you are not running any of the new technologies such as 360 Imaging, iPilot Link or Heading Sensor antennae, I would go back to the most problem free software before they added all the new technologies, i.e. 6.49. I have struggled with 6.60, 6.61 and 6.74 on my two 998s having gone back and forth several times between 6.49 and the newer releases and now I'm sticking with 6.49 and will until the cows come home or until HB comes out with a fix for the older units (such as ours) that aren't running the new technologies. Mine not only run great on 6.49 but also don't have any of that pixelation on 83 and 83/200 that has plagues HB users for a couple years now.
03-29-2014, 09:30 AM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnvinc

Redge...maybe try this...:

*Disconnect the xducer, the GPS antenna, and any Ethernet cables or accessories...
*Remove any map cards...
*Force the unit into Simulator mode...
*Try taking a snapshot...

Report if there are any popups, warnings, indications, whatever...

Rickie

Maybe try the same test I quote above but with 1 variable..

*Disconnect the xducer, the GPS antenna, and any Ethernet cables or accessories...
*Have map card in right card slot...
*Force the unit into Simulator mode...
*Try taking a snapshot...

Report if there are any popups, warnings, indications, whatever...

(I seem to remember an issue some time back about a corrupt map card causes weird issues in a HB unit...)

Rickie
03-29-2014, 05:37 PM
Redge

Well now I am more confused than ever! However it is working perfectly again! I did Rickies test, after it seemed to pass, this morning I put my Nav card bAck in the empty slot and went fishing. Not 1 problem and marked probably 60 waypoints with snapshot on. Will check the card for snapshots when I get home. I am thinking I will count my blessings!
03-30-2014, 10:22 AM
rnvinc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redge

Well now I am more confused than ever! However it is working perfectly again! I did Rickies test, after it seemed to pass, this morning I put my Nav card bAck in the empty slot and went fishing. Not 1 problem and marked probably 60 waypoints with snapshot on. Will check the card for snapshots when I get home. I am thinking I will count my blessings!

Did you use a different SD Card for snapshots this time...??

Maybe we just scared it into working correctly...;-)

Rickie
03-30-2014, 04:11 PM
Redge

No same new card as last weekend.
03-30-2014, 05:58 PM
rnvinc

:dono

If it's a'workin...we ain't a'complainin...

:ThumbsUp

Rickie
03-30-2014, 06:14 PM
Redge

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnvinc

:dono

if it's a'workin...we ain't a'complainin...

:thumbsup

rickie

x2!!!!!
04-06-2014, 06:37 AM
Redge

One final note. Checked card and screen shots are there. Now I know that card slot is writing. I am thankful it is working correctly. I didn't mind sending it in for repair, but hate being without the unit during that time!!
Thanks to everyone for your ideas, and input !!