Lowrance X85 how to test

[rmulhern]

Just bought used boat. It came with a X85 fish locator the seller said it works. I have not had a chance to put the boat in water yet. I tried to turn on the unit but only got a black screen. There is power going to the unit. Does the transducer need to be in water before it will work?

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Lowrance X85 how to test

You can go to Lowrance.com and download the manual for that unit. It should come on even out of the water.

 

[miswirvin]

Re: Lowrance X85 how to test

if you have a black screen then you have a display problem. You should be able to see the display fine. When you go to a marine store like boaters world all they are is in simulation mode. So you should be able to see something even if the depth reades 0.0.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Lowrance X85 how to test

It should work out of the water but the depth will not be right. The sound travels 4 times the speed in the water. So 2 feet will look like 8 feet in air. X85 is a great depth finder. If it solid black turn the sensitivy down, take off your sunglasses. If you can read it at all find system reset and do it. That is a good place to start.

http://www.lowrance.com/Manuals/default.asp