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Transducer wire splicing?

Discussion in 'Boats and Motors' started by ShakeDown, Jun 9, 2004.

  1. Jun 9, 2004 #1
    ShakeDown

    ShakeDown OGF Staff Staff Member Admin

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    Noticed the other day on my Garmin 240 that my temp was reading out of whack. After inspection, theres a cut in my transducer cable about 3 inches about the transducer. I'm not sure what kind of "wire" or whatever is used in the cable, but is it possible to fix, or do I need a whole new transducer/cable?

    TIA.
     
    ShakeDown, Jun 9, 2004
    ShakeDown, Jun 9, 2004
  3. Jun 9, 2004 #2
    captnroger

    captnroger OGF Webmaster

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    I've always heard you can't splice a transducer cable, and Garmin specifically states this in their manuals. Might want to give them a call though.
     
    captnroger, Jun 9, 2004
    captnroger, Jun 9, 2004

  5. Jun 9, 2004 #3
    ShakeDown

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    Grrr...I kinda figured. I'll give them a ring..thanks Roger.
     
    ShakeDown, Jun 9, 2004
    ShakeDown, Jun 9, 2004
  6. Jun 9, 2004 #4
    sporty

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    I spliced the entire transducer on my old boat. This was on a Hummingbird. I read it couldn't be done but I had nothing to lose. It's still working today.

    -Jeff
     
    sporty, Jun 9, 2004
    sporty, Jun 9, 2004
  7. Jun 9, 2004 #5
    ShakeDown

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    Is it just a normal everyday wire? Or are we talkin like fiber type stuff.
     
    ShakeDown, Jun 9, 2004
    ShakeDown, Jun 9, 2004
  8. Jun 9, 2004 #6
    Stretch

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    I should be normal type wire. And as Sporty stated if it is not working now, and you have to get a entire new transducer anyway, give it a try as you have nothing to lose.......Stretch
     
    Stretch, Jun 9, 2004
    Stretch, Jun 9, 2004
  9. Jun 9, 2004 #7
    Doctor

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    Lowrance said that it couldn't be done but I have done it, theres just a shield and a single wire, I would shrinkwrap it good, my last one I couldn't repair because it was busted off at the transducer, give it a try you might save $60.00 bucks..........Doc
     
    Doctor, Jun 9, 2004
    Doctor, Jun 9, 2004
  10. Sep 17, 2004 #8
    ShakeDown

    ShakeDown OGF Staff Staff Member Admin

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    Just a heads up....I did my Garmin, works like a champ!
     
    ShakeDown, Sep 17, 2004
    ShakeDown, Sep 17, 2004
  11. Sep 17, 2004 #9
    Fish4Fun

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    like everything they just tell ya that so you will buy a new one and alot of people don't know how to do a splice correctly. But if you splice it good and heat shrink it good you should have no problems.
     
    Fish4Fun, Sep 17, 2004
    Fish4Fun, Sep 17, 2004
  12. Sep 17, 2004 #10
    ShakeDown

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    Spliced all 5 tiny wires, used shrink tubing, and siliconed the splice generously :D
     
    ShakeDown, Sep 17, 2004
    ShakeDown, Sep 17, 2004
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