Keeps Turning Off

[Nyflyer]

Just used my new Lowrance Elite 5x HDI for the first time today. It worked great for about one hour then shut off. I tried restarting it several times but all it will do is run for about 3 minutes then shut off again. Is this a problem or am I doing something wrong?

[Wayne P.]

POWER.

 

It's a computer, it needs proper power.

[Sam]

May I suggest that you call the Lowarance repair shop in Virginia and ask them your question.

 

Their phone number is 804.776.9802.

 

At least you will get some input from a factory authorized Lowrance repair guy to help you figure out the problem.

 

Please let us know what he says and what you do to have the problem corrected.

[Bluebasser86]

Are you sure it has a good connection? My Elite 4 used to do that but I cleaned the connections and battery terminals really good and it doesn't do it anymore. 

[slonezp]

Battery in good shape?

[A-Jay]

I agree with the general consensus here - sounds like insufficient Juice or perhaps even a loose connection.

 

A-Jay

[Scott F]

I had that happen with my Lowrance and it was a defective unit. I swapped it with my other Lowrance that had the same power plug and the problem moved with the unit. I had also taken voltage readings at the plug and found good power. Mine would shut off for hours then would work for a day then not work for 2 days. Because it was new, I took it back and exchanged it where I bought it.

[Smokinal]

I had the same problem with my HB. Ended up being a loose power connection.