So my 7 inch Helix at the bow has randomly been shutting down but only when starting the 115 VMax to make a move.The Helix and the Garmin 106sv at the helm are both connected to a fuse panel,as rigged by the Lund dealer 6 years ago, but the Garmin does not shut down when starting the engine. The Helix will eventually power back up, sometimes quickly, sometimes not so quickly.Because my AGMs were 6 seasons old, which is what I have historically gotten out of the same brand over the years, I installed new starting and 24-volt system batteries in September, but the same thing continues to happen. When I think back, it seems this started to happen when I replaced the 93SV at the helm with the 106SV late in 2023. NEVER had that issue before then, maybe coincidentally. So, with all that said, I plan to check the wiring, connections, and fuses, and if all that is good, then run power wires for the Helix directly to a battery with in-line fuse.
It’s a much shorter and easier run to one of the trolling motor batteries than the starting battery at the back of the 1775 Impact. Has anybody tried this, and how did it work out?
December 2, 2024 at 8:59 am
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