Top 20 Lowrance ELITE 5X 5 83/200 A powerful 500W RMS fishfinder that Questions & Answers

How come my elite5 fish finder says testing and then failed

Question edited for clarity. Make sure you got the correct transducer Your model comes in single frequency and dual frequency. Make sure the connection on the back of the unit is good and you have no corroded or missing pins. Make sure the software is up to date. Lowrance LMS-525C DF Fish Finder Parts Product Description: Designed for salt water or downrigger tracking, this dual-frequency sonar/GPS chartplotter provides additional 50 kHz readings, in addition to a high-res 480 x 480 display on a 5" screen and many professional features. * Dual-frequency 50/200 kHz * Precision 12-parallel channel external GPS+WAAS receiver * Lowrance radar compatible * LowranceNET® networking (NMEA 2000® certification pending) * High-speed ethernet connection links multiple Lowrance display units and modules to operate independently on shared network data, including sonar 200 khz transducer PDRT-WBL Part #106-89 Shoot-thru-hull mount, 20 degree pod type with remote temperature (200 kHz). (20 ft cable) Dual Frequency Transducer HP-DFBL260 Part #106-82 Thru-hull-mount, dual frequency bronze housing, high-power multiple element (50 kHz 19 degree & 200 kHz 6 degree). HST-DFSBL Part #106-77 Transom-mount, dual frequency skimmer with built-in temperature sensor. (25 feet of cable) https://www.google.com/search?q=lowrance+lms-525c+df+software+update ..

Not available online and one article says updates come from Lowrance. https://www.google.com/search?q=Lowrance+LMF-400+digital+gauge+software https://www.google.com/search?q=LMF400_Low_upd_v150.luf ..

It is a known issue with that unit. https://www.google.com/search?q=Lowrance+HDS8+fishfinder+comes+on+and+then+shuts+off ..

Question edited for clarity. The first thing to check is the fuse to the unit. The could be a fuse block for accessories on the boat, or it could be an inline fuse to the unit itself or both. The pull all the plugs from the rear of the unit and check for corrosion. Spray with WD40 and replace the plugs carefully and tighten the fixing screws evenly. If that doesn't fix it, it may be the transducer, but you should still get a picture for chartplotting. There is no way to check them for correct operation, but try this https://sportfishingbuddy.com/how-to-tell-if-transducer-is-bad/ so if all that fails, you will need to return it for repair. There are some troubleshooting ideas here. This easy fix is on the Lowrance site *Screen goes dark?: If your display turns on, shows the blue Lowrance screen, and then goes completely dark, most likely you have accidently shut your backlight off while powering off your unit. To resolve this problem, once the unit is powered on and the screen is dark, simply press the "Power" button a few times until the screen brightens back up. Do not hold the "Power" button down, just quickly press and release the button. To prevent this from happening again, when powering off your display, simply press the "Power" button one time and then select "Power Off." This will save all settings and features and safely shut down your display. https://www.lowrance.com/help-and-support/?guideTitle=Display-Problems&guideId=003-043 https://www.google.com/search?q=lowrance+HDS+12+repair ..

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The model Elite 5x from Lowrance is a bit out dated, I currently have one on my boat, That model would require GPS signal to be able to read MPH unfortunately it does not. Not sure if they made a GPS puck for that model. That wire lead set can and probably is being used on a few different models that support that function. Hope that helps.. BTW I have had mine since 2013 and still works great. There is a GPS speedometer available through LOWE boats with 4 INCH bezel. I am a LOWE boat dealer, General Manager at Beacon Marine in Junction City KS.

Reset use a soft reboot. Or hard reset make sure you back up all your settings on fish finder with chip or home computer. OK guys so the first thing you wanna do when resetting your unit whether it's soft reset or hard reset we're gonna start with a soft reset which is gonna save any GPS data anything like that so we're gonna head over hold the Power & Page button press the power button we're going to go over and press power button but I'm at the unit but up until you see the warning screen where you have to except the depth on reset Can see we still have our Saved waypoints. OK now I'm gonna show you how to do a hard reset again turn the unit off you should always use the power key never just flip the main power switch to off then press and hold the plus minus key as well as the power key let go of the power key keep holding plus minus until the warning screen comes up in a hard reset your going to delete all data on this year it's gonna be like we just bought it went to the store and bought it and cam home with know data whatsoever no settings nothing OK I warning screen has came up we can let go of her buttons and press except start demo. OK now I'm gonna show you how to do a hard reset again turn the unit off you should always use the power key never just flip the main power so that our unit is off then press and hold the plus & minus key as well as the power key don't let go with the power key holder plus minus until the warning screen comes up and a hard reset is going to delete all data on this year it's gonna be like-you just bought it went to the store and bought it and brought it home no data whatsoever no settings nothing OK or warning screen has came up we can let go over buttons and press except start demo now. OK so now you should not see any saved data so that's how you do a hard reset and a self reset. Load your Data card and shut off the power key. Then turn back on and follow screen steps. This should fix you issues. Walld"

Make sure the transducer is pointing directly down when the boat is in the water. Also, this may help

Contact supplier for support and possibly replacement for a faulty unit.

No, you need the correct transducer.

Once deleted, they are gone.

Probably time for a new one. Harsh conditions like on a boat causes the electronics to fail after awhile

Need to contact the manufacturer for support on this. It may not be fixable.

To exit Simulator mode on a Lowrance Hook2 4x Fishfinder, you will need to navigate through the device's menu settings. The exact steps may vary depending on the specific version of the Hook2 4x, but in general, you will need to:

1. Press the power button to turn on the device
2. Press the menu button
3. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the "System" menu
4. Use the arrow buttons to select "Simulator" and press enter
5. Use the arrow buttons to select "Off" and press enter

It's important to refer to the user manual of your Hook2 4x for the specific instructions on exiting simulator mode as the exact steps may vary depending on the version of the Hook2 4x you have.

A transducer does not give "colors".. the unit its plugged into provides the colors.. 50khz for deep water.. 200khz for shallow water.. A transducer simply sends and receives signals to and from whatever is on the bottom of the lake...

Check the Positive and negitive terminals It may not be seeing the voltage it needs , I have a strike 7 and it did a similar thing , as soon as the load from the transducer is on it wont load ,, Mine was the dirty Neg cable to the bus bar under the dash

Wrong, if it was set-up properly it would not lose depth. Dealer is F.O.S., ... or incompetent!!

If your Lowrance Mark 5x DSi won't power up, there are a few things you can try:

1. Check the power source: Make sure the unit is properly connected to a power source that is providing the correct voltage. Check the power cable and connections for any damage or loose connections.
2. Check the fuses: The Mark 5x DSi has a fuse on the back of the unit. Check to make sure it hasn't blown. If it has, replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage.
3. Reset the unit: Try resetting the unit by pressing and holding the power button for 10-15 seconds. This will force the unit to shut down and reset.
4. Check for water damage: If the unit has been exposed to water or moisture, it may be damaged. Check for any signs of water damage, such as corrosion on the connectors or internal components.

If none of these solutions work, it may be necessary to take the unit to a professional for repair or replacement.

Hi. Go to sonar menu, last item is stop sonar press this and all should be good. Cheers