Humminbird Problem

[voeller101]

Sounds like the beginnings of a software issue possibly. Thats how mine started was with the depth locking up, then itd work for awhile and got progressively worse. Eventually the screen froze up all together and i got to pay Hbird an arm and a leg to fix it

That's what I'm afraid of. Might be time to start looking at RayMarine products!

[GeoFisher]

That's what I'm afraid of. Might be time to start looking at RayMarine products!

Flash it first.............

See if that fixes the issue.

[voeller101]

Not sure what you mean by flashing it.

[GeoFisher]

Not sure what you mean by flashing it.

Using the Hummingbird Windows software for your PC, you can download a firmware upgrade, if they exist. Those upgrades generally provide "fixes" to things that are broke. I've used them a few times, and have fixed issues on both of my units.

You need to be "familiar" with the technology and methodology used to flash your fish finder, otherwise you can turn it into a hunk of useless plastic.

There are lots of videos of "flashing" your fishfinder on youtube.

Later,

Geo

[voeller101]

Using the Hummingbird Windows software for your PC, you can download a firmware upgrade, if they exist. Those upgrades generally provide "fixes" to things that are broke. I've used them a few times, and have fixed issues on both of my units.

You need to be "familiar" with the technology and methodology used to flash your fish finder, otherwise you can turn it into a hunk of useless plastic.

There are lots of videos of "flashing" your fishfinder on youtube.

Later,

Geo

Ok, thanks. I have done a software update on it before using a microSD card. It's probably been a year or so though, so I'll definitely give that a shot.

[GeoFisher]

Ok, thanks. I have done a software update on it before using a microSD card. It's probably been a year or so though, so I'll definitely give that a shot.

That is EXACTLY what I was talking about.

Mine was acting up and I found a firmware upgrade that fixed it.

[voeller101]

That is EXACTLY what I was talking about.

Mine was acting up and I found a firmware upgrade that fixed it.

Thanks, GeoFisher! I hope that takes care of it. As it is right now when we're in Alabama, it's just a really expensive water temperature gauge. Lol

[smashdn]

I've got a 788 that I had issue with. Did the updates, still no dice. $227 bucks later it will turn on at least, still haven't got it out on the lake to really test it.

[voeller101]

I've got a 788 that I had issue with. Did the updates, still no dice. $227 bucks later it will turn on at least, still haven't got it out on the lake to really test it.

Yeah, if an update doesn't fix it, I don't know that I'll send it to Humminbird for repairs. I've also had an issue of the 3 shortcut buttons at the bottom being periodically erased. So it may be time to start researching Lowrance and Ray Marine anyway.

[GeoFisher]

Yeah, if an update doesn't fix it, I don't know that I'll send it to Humminbird for repairs. I've also had an issue of the 3 shortcut buttons at the bottom being periodically erased. So it may be time to start researching Lowrance and Ray Marine anyway.

Dude that definitely sounds like a juice issue..........

[voeller101]

Dude that definitely sounds like a juice issue..........

Yeah, I was afraid the issue with the presets was an electrical issue. I didn't connect the depth reading issue with an electrical problem but they could all be related.

[GeoFisher]

I've got a 788 that I had issue with. Did the updates, still no dice. $227 bucks later it will turn on at least, still haven't got it out on the lake to really test it.

Oh MAN.....that stinks.

One thing that I noticed is my 788 getting squiggly lines when I start my motor. These newer motors take a GIGANTIC amount of juice to start them, and I wonder if the voltage drop is enough to damage the units.

I've been shutting mine down before I crank up.........

I'm seriously thinking about putting a small 12v motorcycle battery under my console and using that to run BOTH of my finders. I get crazy amounts of noise still, and have never been able to eliminate it completely.

Later,

Geo