386ci Combo issues

  • czimmel
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    Posts: 2
    #1503893

    I have a 386ci combo unit I purchased this past spring. I have it set up with an ice ducer and a portable conversion pack for ice fishing. About two weeks ago I a was set up on some gills, everything was working great and then suddenly the marks disappeared. Fish were still there because I was still catching them. I had my vex set about a bout six feet away and I could see everything on it. I have used the 386 since then a couple times and still the same issues. The flasher is cluttered with lines and there is no distinction as to what is fish and I cannot tell where the bait is.

    I have set this thing up as many different ways as I can think of. Changed all the settings and reset them back to default, still no change. I also eliminated any sources of interference with no good results. I’m wondering if anyone has has similar experiences with Humminbird? I did call the company, they want me to ship it back to them for troubleshooting on my dime so I was hoping for any advice before I spend the money on shipping.

    I’d appreciate any feedback.

    muskie-tim
    Rush City MN
    Posts: 842
    #1504172

    A few things to try
    1) Can you hear the transducer ticking when it is out of the water? Make sure the cable is firmly seated
    2) Do you know someone else with the same unit that you can try their transducer?
    3) Do a reset on the unit and see if that helps

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