Humminbird 161 Gps Fish Finder Combo - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I don't have the same model but the same issue before the cable from the sonar was frade some and so it wasn't sending a good signal to the box so it just said loading I had to replace the sonar and then it worked fine

It should work right out of the box. It may have trouble picking up satellites, especially if you are testing it inside your house. A lower-end unit like this isn't going to have as powerful an antenna as more expensive models, so be sure you are outside, with a clear path to outer space and it should work!

Hope this helps.

The first thing you need to check is if you have sufficient power going to the fishfinder. Take a multimeter and measure the dc voltage going to the display when the unit is off and also on. If this is below 12 vdc this is your problem. You will need to check for loose connections and possibly replace your battery.

If the voltage is good then the problem lies within the display. Unfortunately, you would have to contact Humminbird directly to return the display for repair or purchase a new fishfinder.

http://store.humminbird.com/media/document/161.pdf
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Hi!
here is a manula for your reference:
Humminbird 161
that should get you started :)

Best of luck
Mike

unfortunately, no.. Amazon has great prices on new ones.

If its too old to repair (humminbird is really great and well known for their repair shop!!). Time to invest in a NEW model. You will be GLAD you did.

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You cant change time since is gps controlled. All you can do is to choose correct time zone For example NY should be GMT -5 hrs

Wiring Diagram For The Transducer On A Humminbird Pmax 160 Manual - Image Results

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Yes

Change your transducer.

Ask any 4 year old... they are geniuses when it comes to handheld electronics these days

With this type of issue.. its the transducer mounting ...99% of the time!!

https://www.humminbird.com/Category/Support/Product-Manuals

I would use slip rings to tie existing cable to prop motor support shaft and mount transducer to motor housing. 'slip ring'--metal ring a little bigger than shaft with a nipple the size of the cable. OR call the bird at 1-800-633-1468 or www.humminbird.com/Category/Company/Contact-Us/ and use some southern/country slang when talking. Best of luck 'you all'.

First steps (you may have done done) check all wiring connections ,transducer, power,ext. at both ends. Attempt power up again. No change. Call 1-800-633-1468 with model & serial #'s. OR Disconnect all cable connections from unit and with a strip of aluminum foil short out all the connections on the 898c.(not the cable). Attempt power up again. If unit will let you go to 'System Status' screen & record. Hope your unit works.

Hi Ken A little wiring 101 is in order here I think. NMEA out (+ and -) from your GPS goes to NMEA in (+ and -) of your VHF. Hope this helps you out

Try a contact spray.

Normally a new clean faced 1 KW thru-hull transducer works to 3,000 feet ( 914 meters). Maybe the impedance of the transducer and electronics driving it do not match. Connecting cable too long? Poor connections. Look at plug pins to see if any are bent.