East Coast Dave Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 I need some help. I think it may be something very simple but hoping I could get a little advice or guidance... so I replaced my Airmar P66 transducer to get structure scan etc... I went to WM and he said I need a plug adapter from 7 pin to 9 pin. When I got home I realized he gave me the wrong plug/ adapter, but I was able to plug it into the structure port. Do I need a adapter for the transducer to plug into the sonar port rather than the structure port? I'm nit getting any botoom reading at all. Below is a picture of the back of the unit, the new transducer and the plug from the old transducer that was plug into the sonar port. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 I swear I saw a thread about this on THT the other day cant find it but I think there was talk about making sure the new TD was selected after the swap... worth a look anyhow the directory to get there is: Settings>echo>installation Also check what the source is set to should be "this unit" this will be under the source menu FLDXT just put a totalscan on his so if all else fails he may be able to chime in and help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 So I don't need an adapter and it should be plugged into the structure port correct? I know this sounds stupid, but at this point I'm questioning Everything.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 That I am not sure of.... when you say there is no bottom reading at all does that apply to 2d sonar, DI & SI? Or is the 2d not working but the DI / SI are working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny Running Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Its goes to the structure plug. The unit appears to not be set for the Total Scan Transducer. It wont read anything until its set up correctly in the Installation menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 That seems to be common for the units to not automatically recognize the TS ducer.... some applicable info in this thread that seems to be the same scenario you are experiencing http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=789033 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Thanks guys I'll give it a try after work today and let you know how it works-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 You don't need an adapter, should plug right in as you indicated. You more than likely need to perform a software upgrade. You can go to Simrads website and get the most recent version and download it to a mini-SD card and upload to your unit. Just read the directions on Simrads website carefully, especially how to move the file to your SD card. It will not recognize the totalscan until you have the current software. Should fix the issue. Tell the guy at WM he is an idiot when you take the adapter back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 2 hours ago, FLDXT said: You don't need an adapter, should plug right in as you indicated. You more than likely need to perform a software upgrade. You can go to Simrads website and get the most recent version and download it to a mini-SD card and upload to your unit. Just read the directions on Simrads website carefully, especially how to move the file to your SD card. It will not recognize the totalscan until you have the current software. Should fix the issue. Tell the guy at WM he is an idiot when you take the adapter back. Yes exactly..i had the same problem...you need to follow the install menu down to the end...i spent a 1/2 hr trying to figure it out. great unit....enjoy dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 That was it! All fixed. I already updated the software, so I just needed to go in and select the transducer. I had to do the same for the temp reading. Thanks again. This is a great place with a bunch of good people that are always willing to help out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Glad to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Did you tell the guy at WM he is a moron? Make sure to do that, he needs to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted July 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 FLDXT - I'll make sure I do that. .... Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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