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Can lowrance active target run off a HDS 12 Live without a module? I cannot locate the module but the transducer is mounted on a pole with the trolling motor. Hopefully it’s not missing this part 😖 I’ve looked in all the compartments and nothing, 99% sure if not under the dash, when I turn active target on it says “no source “.
No, it will not operate on any unit without the box. Follow your transducer cable or ethernet cable, it should lead you to the box if it's there.
It goes under the bow into the belly of the boat.
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Follow that cable, it will likely lead to your "black box" which has to be turned on. Most guys wire a separate switch so save on battery power when not using the AT.
Yes, you'll have do a little disassembly to find where it goes. I'd look in every nook and cranny before I started taking things apart. Have you powered up the Live and selected the Activetarget page to see if it's there? Also, it should show up in the device list.
There is an update for AT and the Live in the link below, you can also download the owner's manual there too. It's a good idea to read the manual to familiarize yourself with the system. :ThumbsUp
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i found it mounted under the front storage compartment after I pulled the liner out. Does the module have a switch or do most people wire a switch? I’ve got 2 switches on my dash that aren’t factory but neither turn the module on as far as I can see. I’m guessing I need to start checking fuses and connections?Quote:
Originally Posted by justinp61
The power wire to the unit should be switched, no switch on the unit itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by supertech1979
The power wire to the unit should be switched, no switch on the unit itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by supertech1979
I don't have mine on a switch. There is a trigger wire that connects to the head unit that wakes it up when the head unit is powered up. Power up your Live and see if the AT box powers up. Mine has been wired this way for over two years with no issues.
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ill try this tonight
Found the unit and a junction box, pic attached. I also found a stray yellow wire loose in the bottom. I have 2 switches on my dash, 1 factory and 1 aftermarket. Factory isn’t hooked to anything, other switch appears to have wires similar to the AT module so I thought that was the switch, especially when I found a similar set of wires unhooked in the rear compartment with the batteries. I hooked them to starting battery and still nothing. I’m going to check the in line fuse and check to see if I have a trigger wire. I also added a pick of a loose red wire under the dash that I don’t know about either.
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You need to trace the power wires to see where they go. The HDS owners or install manual have diagrams on how to wire them.
Chase the ones at the AT or the ones I found near the battery?Quote:
Originally Posted by justinp61
Yes, AT.
Does it power up?
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No, when I have all the power on and everything else is working then it’s still off. I have a HDS 7 on the dash and a HDS 12 on the front bow and they have power but there are no lights on the AT. Do people usually run the AT from the cranking battery or add another battery?
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Some use a dedicated house battery for nothing but their electronics.Quote:
Originally Posted by supertech1979
My advice is to chase the power cord for the AT box and see where it goes, there are multiple ways to wire it.
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here is the wire I’m chasing correct?
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Originally Posted by justinp61
here is the wire I’m chasing correct?
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Yes, there will be four wires in the bundle, red, black, blue and yellow. The yellow connector is Ethernet and the other black is the transducer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afdbjPXhuEM
The video gives a good idea of wiring options, mine is wired to be woke up by my HDS. I wouldn't wire one on all the time, either switch the yellow or woke up by the head unit. Not sure where he came up with the 1 amp fuse idea, all of my new Lowrance stuff came with 5 amp fuses. I used my existing 3 amp fuses though.