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Lowrance HDS Gen 3 Connector Issue?

Posted By: Dbonz

Lowrance HDS Gen 3 Connector Issue? - 07/04/17 01:37 PM

I am having trouble with my HDS Gen 3 not booting up when I select the power button. I remove and replace the power cable connection at the unit a few times and it starts working so I suspect a connector issue with the cable or with the unit itself (possibly corrosion). Has anyone had a similar issue with their unit not starting? Is there a simple fix?

Or could it be something else?
Posted By: jfdawson

Re: Lowrance HDS Gen 3 Connector Issue? - 07/04/17 03:16 PM

when you connected the Power lead, what did you do with the YELLOW wire? You should have seen a Red ( power ) and Black ( ground ) , but there was also a YELLOW wire. I would assume your GROUND ( Black ) is also connected tight?
Posted By: gapple

Re: Lowrance HDS Gen 3 Connector Issue? - 07/04/17 04:15 PM

I had to replace the power cable.
Posted By: Pintail711

Re: Lowrance HDS Gen 3 Connector Issue? - 07/09/17 12:28 PM

put some dielectric grease on your plugs. it helps with corrosion.
Posted By: Dbonz

Re: Lowrance HDS Gen 3 Connector Issue? - 07/09/17 04:47 PM

The yellow wire is not used so is not connected. I have dedicated power and ground wires and they are tight. I have used the unit for about a year with no issues until about a month ago.
Posted By: Pintail711

Re: Lowrance HDS Gen 3 Connector Issue? - 07/10/17 04:36 PM

Could be a software issue.
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