Thanks Thanks:  0
HaHa HaHa:  0
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 15

Thread: Helix5 issues

  1. #1
    catchNgrease's Avatar
    catchNgrease is offline Crappie.com 3K Star General * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    3,550
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Helix5 issues


    This is a Helix5 DI/gps model. It is hooked up to a 2017 Minn Kota Terrova thru the transducer on the TM which is only 2d. Problem is the depth is way off and temp was reading 29 f. Is there anything I am missing before shipping to HB and refurbing it. Cost is reasonable 79$

  2. #2
    Barnacle Bill's Avatar
    Barnacle Bill is offline Super Mod and 2014 Crappie.com Man of the Year * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Chesapeake, Va
    Posts
    20,379
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Did you try restoring factory default settings?
    Fair Winds and Following Seas

    Bill H. PTC USN Ret
    Chesapeake, Va


  3. #3
    catchNgrease's Avatar
    catchNgrease is offline Crappie.com 3K Star General * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    3,550
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    yeah didn't change anything. I also set it to 2d

    Sent from my Moto G (4) using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

  4. #4
    Cray's Avatar
    Cray is offline Crappie.com 2019 Man of Year, Supermod & Moderator of the Mechanics Forum * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Byhalia,Mississippi
    Posts
    17,388
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    If you have the transducer it came with, hook it up and hang over the side and check it. I'm betting problem might be transducer in trolling motor. Or if some one has a Humminbird unit try hooking it to their trans ducer.
    Proud Member of Team Geezer
    Charlie Weaver USN/ENC 1965-1979



    Likes Redge LIKED above post

  5. #5
    catchNgrease's Avatar
    catchNgrease is offline Crappie.com 3K Star General * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    3,550
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    TM transducer works fine with other hummingbird unit

  6. #6
    Cray's Avatar
    Cray is offline Crappie.com 2019 Man of Year, Supermod & Moderator of the Mechanics Forum * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Byhalia,Mississippi
    Posts
    17,388
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    If that's the case then you must have something internal. At 75. That's not bad price to get one refurbed and updated. I might still do a little testing before sending in but that's just me.
    Proud Member of Team Geezer
    Charlie Weaver USN/ENC 1965-1979




  7. #7
    catchNgrease's Avatar
    catchNgrease is offline Crappie.com 3K Star General * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    3,550
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Other than reading funky screen and pixels are in great shape with GPS I am sure I couldn't replace it for less

    Sent from my Moto G (4) using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

  8. #8
    rnvinc's Avatar
    rnvinc is offline Crappie.com 2016 Man of the Year * Member Sponsor
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    West Ky
    Posts
    13,104
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Humminbird DI models are not compatible with US2 ...

    https://www.minnkotamotors.com/US2-C...?LangType=1033

    NOTE: Minn Kota motors with built-in Universal Sonar 2 (including those with i-Pilot Link) are not compatible with Humminbird's Down Imaging Sonar. An external XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T (83/200) or XTM 9 DI 25T (200/455) is required for all sonar readings with all HELIX 12 , HELIX 10, HELIX 9, 1100, 900, and 800 Humminbird Down Imaging units. An external XTM 9 DI 25T transducer would be required for the Down Imaging versions of the HELIX 7 and HELIX 5 along with the 788ci HD DI.

    Rickie
    www.podunkideas.com <--Click here
    ------------—————
    https://www.crappie-gills-n-more.com/
    https://cornfieldfishinggear.com/

    ------------------------>> Pro Staff Sonar Advisor

  9. #9
    catchNgrease's Avatar
    catchNgrease is offline Crappie.com 3K Star General * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    3,550
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Are you telling me that even the 2d frequency won't work and that the temp won't read. I do understand that the DI will not work.

    Sent from my Moto G (4) using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Lakeland, Florida
    Posts
    2,166
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Have you called Humminbird customer service?
    What time is it? IT'S CRAPPIE TIME!

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

BACK TO TOP