I have been researching on this forum and found some similar issues but not exactly what I am experiencing.
I have an older model VX 2008 with a tilted element transducer(original install). Approx. 2020 my tilted element went bad. Determined this by testing a new transducer over the side. Purchased and install a new tilted element. System work fine. Fast forward 2022 same issue appeared on the sounder. Screen did not display any echo. No bottom or returns of fish. Spoke to a tech and they stated that the tilted element units are not good. Suggested to not go with a new one. Took the advice and purchase a more affordable transducer 525STID with fairing block. Installed the new one ,plugged it in and still no returns. Screen is blank and the soft keys do not do anything.
The screen shows the depth graphic on the right side and track ball works but nothing else works. Checked the cable from DFF1 to the XV2 with a different cable. Same issue.
Any help would be appreciated
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I have an older model VX 2008 with a tilted element transducer(original install). Approx. 2020 my tilted element went bad. Determined this by testing a new transducer over the side. Purchased and install a new tilted element. System work fine. Fast forward 2022 same issue appeared on the sounder. Screen did not display any echo. No bottom or returns of fish. Spoke to a tech and they stated that the tilted element units are not good. Suggested to not go with a new one. Took the advice and purchase a more affordable transducer 525STID with fairing block. Installed the new one ,plugged it in and still no returns. Screen is blank and the soft keys do not do anything.
The screen shows the depth graphic on the right side and track ball works but nothing else works. Checked the cable from DFF1 to the XV2 with a different cable. Same issue.
Any help would be appreciated
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