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Lowrance Ghost Recall #14542601 11/21/22 07:44 PM
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I don’t know how many are affected, I have one of the first ones made.

I can’t post a direct link for some reason, copy and paste this, if you want to fix it yourself.


https://cdn.uk.exponea.com/lowrance-production/e/CgxgxU7K4hIUe81xFa0SIHMrVL-kn-4qfmBV2267f_ir0rgsoEp-ASc3RijOy2poMRtlfCHo3thBcgxje6CFxspIZgGUiNQ.hCj8-fke3VTecg?xnpe_tifc=xuh_xD_lxdxpxDPs4Fo7xjpDaueXMds_OuPubDEs4FoJtIPL4unA4Fx7bCl8xdnltIYJhIeLhuY84IPuhypL4uoJbfbZ4Ix8bDh.4IEN&utm_source=exponea&utm_campaign=November%7C%202022%20%7C%20eNews%20%7C%20AMER%20%7C%20Ghost%20technical%20update&utm_medium=email



Maybe this one works…edit: why in the frick aren’t they direct linking? bang

https://www.lowrance.com/globalassets/lowrance/help-and-support/tb-164372-ghost-over-current-protection-11_07_22.pdf?xnpe_tifc=hFVjbuojxI1DOInZb.oZ4jpsafeWaeiWhFW5b9PLauLLaIoXnkEAbfs3tu4vaMXlxfbDbDLshFYjOknJ4DbX&utm_source=exponea&utm_campaign=November%7C%202022%20%7C%20eNews%20%7C%20AMER%20%7C%20Ghost%20technical%20update&utm_medium=email




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Re: Lowrance Ghost Recall [Re: grout-scout] #14544942 11/24/22 02:36 AM
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Curious what the actual issue was?
I got mine pretty close to when they released March of 2020 and never had any issues
Aside from a few prop replacements lol


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Re: Lowrance Ghost Recall [Re: grout-scout] #14545053 11/24/22 05:38 AM
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I guess some were wired wrong and they could over heat. There’s a YouTube video out by Lowrance showing the fix, step by step. It’s way easier to understand, than reading the directions above.

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Originally Posted by b00stin4
Curious what the actual issue was?
I got mine pretty close to when they released March of 2020 and never had any issues
Aside from a few prop replacements lol



The wire that you reroute is the main power positive. The recall mentions to ensure you have a proper sized and functioning circuit breaker. The main power is routed on the bottom next to that bottom cover plate which happens to be grounded. If that main power’s insulation rubs through it would create a dead short on that aluminum cover plate. Not a big deal if have a circuit breaker and it pops. If you don’t have one it could cause a fire. My guess is that is what happened and now we have a recall. The recall just reroutes the main positive feed above other wires so it won’t rub on the grounded plate.

Re: Lowrance Ghost Recall [Re: grout-scout] #14545152 11/24/22 01:38 PM
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Ha my ghost has been waiting on parts (navico says) since July. I'm so done with anything lowrance sales. 4l for a trolling motor almost used it a total of 3 hours and now it's a paper weight


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Re: Lowrance Ghost Recall [Re: ChanceHuiet] #14546355 11/25/22 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ChanceHuiet
Ha my ghost has been waiting on parts (navico says) since July. I'm so done with anything lowrance sales. 4l for a trolling motor almost used it a total of 3 hours and now it's a paper weight


What part are you waiting on? Seems like this is a norm for all companies not just lowrance.

Re: Lowrance Ghost Recall [Re: grout-scout] #14546363 11/25/22 07:28 PM
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They said the seal behind prop went out which let water into the motor which in turn fried everything. So I'd assume the whole foot. They just said still waiting on parts. I told them send me a whole new damn TM


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Originally Posted by ChanceHuiet
They said the seal behind prop went out which let water into the motor which in turn fried everything. So I'd assume the whole foot. They just said still waiting on parts. I told them send me a whole new damn TM



thats crazy! for that price I would expect it to last years without issue.

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Thanks for the "Heads Up" on this grout-scout. Appreciate you.

Checked mine and completed the Rework. It took about 10 minutes. Curious to see what type of gear Lowrance is sending those who do their own Rework vs. taking it in to a service center. Will let you know.


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Re: Lowrance Ghost Recall [Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King] #14549933 11/29/22 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ChanceHuiet
They said the seal behind prop went out which let water into the motor which in turn fried everything. So I'd assume the whole foot. They just said still waiting on parts. I told them send me a whole new damn TM



thats crazy! for that price I would expect it to last years without issue.

They have already had it longer than I've I had it since buying it. It's literally been in the water 4 days.


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I thought I had linked the video as well, guess not. Click it and it shows how to do the repair.



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Originally Posted by T Bird
Thanks for the "Heads Up" on this grout-scout. Appreciate you.

Checked mine and completed the Rework. It took about 10 minutes. Curious to see what type of gear Lowrance is sending those who do their own Rework vs. taking it in to a service center. Will let you know.


Got a free Lowrance plain jane hat for doing the work. Whopeee! sarcastic


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I finally changed my wire last night, the thing will probably break now.

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I don’t get to use mine enough to get it hot….

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