Ff problem - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Biggameaddict · 03-30-2013, 04:46 PM

Today i had a problem with my fishfinder. Its an eagle cuda 350 and this is what happened. I would turn the unit on and it would operate good for about 20 seconds then the light would slowly dim and the unit would turn off. It wouldnt turn on after it dimmed away until i waited a few minutes then turned it on again and the same thing would happen. Any suggestions?

Jimmyz123 · 03-30-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Today i had a problem with my fishfinder. Its an eagle cuda 350 and this is what happened. I would turn the unit on and it would operate good for about 20 seconds then the light would slowly dim and the unit would turn off. It wouldnt turn on after it dimmed away until i waited a few minutes then turned it on again and the same thing would happen. Any suggestions?

Check your battery. If that's not it then sounds like the unit may be going out.

StinkyMatt · 03-30-2013, 07:11 PM

Battery

echo1er · 03-30-2013, 08:19 PM

check battery... check connections ... make sure FF is dry ...

steveooo · 03-30-2013, 08:53 PM

Here is some good advice from an old timer. I can call him an old timer because he doesn't read the board much...and he is old.

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Originally Posted by Grego

It's a pretty simple concept with fish finders. It needs power to turn on and off. Therefore, check all things related to power going from the battery to the fish finder, for example wires must be good, battery charged, connections to battery and fish finder good, and connector receptacles at the battery and fish finder are good (no corrosion). If those things are good then you would assume it's the unit and contact the manufacturer for warranty service.

Biggameaddict · 03-30-2013, 09:54 PM

I charged the battery and hooked it up and it turned on and off good without dimming. Ill leave it on for an hour then see how it does. Thanks a lot for the help.

StinkyMatt · 03-31-2013, 09:15 AM

If you have a meter, use it to check if your battery is really charged. Most 12v batteries will read around 13 when fully charged.

Some ff models will also show you the battery voltage, use that function to monitor until you figure it out.

Biggameaddict · 03-31-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

If you have a meter, use it to check if your battery is really charged. Most 12v batteries will read around 13 when fully charged.

Some ff models will also show you the battery voltage, use that function to monitor until you figure it out.

Ok will do, thanks.

03-30-2013, 04:46 PM	#1
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Ff problem Today i had a problem with my fishfinder. Its an eagle cuda 350 and this is what happened. I would turn the unit on and it would operate good for about 20 seconds then the light would slowly dim and the unit would turn off. It wouldnt turn on after it dimmed away until i waited a few minutes then turned it on again and the same thing would happen. Any suggestions? __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

03-30-2013, 09:54 PM	#6
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	I charged the battery and hooked it up and it turned on and off good without dimming. Ill leave it on for an hour then see how it does. Thanks a lot for the help. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

03-30-2013, 07:11 PM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Battery

03-30-2013, 08:19 PM	#4
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	check battery... check connections ... make sure FF is dry ...

03-31-2013, 09:15 AM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	If you have a meter, use it to check if your battery is really charged. Most 12v batteries will read around 13 when fully charged. Some ff models will also show you the battery voltage, use that function to monitor until you figure it out.