Keeps blowing fuses

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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

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My GPS module on the Lowrance 480M does not work, any ideas? Thanks

do you have both power and ground wires hooked up?

I'd suggest calling Lowrance.. Those guys are very helpful with step by step support... I just purchased a used boat with a 525c df on it and been troubleshooting some problems with it. Central time zone and best to call right when they open or turn on the phones at 8:15.

The LGC-2000 is bad would be the most likely cause, but if this started right after you changed the cables, Try connecting the NMEA 2000 network to a different power source than the main power. If you still have the original cables, and you didn't have the problem before, try using those again to make sure there isn't anything wrong with any of the new cables.

But most likely, the LGC-2000 is toast and you will want to contact Lowrance support to see about getting it repaired/replaced.

Make sure that you have powered the NMEA 2000 network. The display unit's power cable has a set of red, black, and sheild wires that need to be hooked up to a 12VDC power source. There is a power diagram somewhere in the manual that should show this.

Make sure that you have the NMEA 2000 network connected properly. If it is a newer version LMS-525, it should just be a single 15ft cable that has two female ends, the module plugs into one end, and the other end plugs into the back of the display.
If it came with some T connecters and 120Ohm Terminator caps, then make sure you have that hooked up correctly. There should be a diagram in the manual for that as well but you just connect the two T's together like TT, put the 120Ohm terminators at each end, and run the extensions to the display and GPS module.

There is a decent troubleshooting guide for checking to make sure power is getting to the module at http://primus.lowrance.com/support/resultDisplay.do?gotoLink=92&docType=1000&contextId=426%3A92.273%2C600.639%2C92.113&clusterName=ClusterPublic&lang=english&docset=%2FDocuments%2FTroubleShooting%2FNew+Utility&contentId=42296cce-4f9b-40c8-9dcf-33d5df754009&responseId=135ccbe2cfd4f608%3A1fe88d%3A1225c5cc17c%3A-bac&groupId=4&answerGroup=1&score=986&page=http%3A%2F%2Fprimus.lowrance.com%2Ficr%2FTroubleShooting%2FNew+Utility%2FNU_GPS_ModNR.htm&result=0&excerpt=Module+Not+Responding+The+GPS+module+not+responding+(early+GPS+products+may+also+indicate+coupler+not+responding)+indicates+that+the+unit+and+module+are+no+longer+communicating.&question=gps+module+not+responding&resultType=5000#Goto92

If this doesn't tell you anything, most likely the GPS module is bad.You will need to contact Lowrance support to get it repaired/replaced. You can call them at 800-324-1356 or email them at http://www.lowrance.com/en/Support/Product-Support/Contact/

"GPS Module Not Responding" is the display units way of telling you there is basically no GPS module connected. You didn't say which unit you have, so I am assuming this is something like an LMS-520? The GPS module is the LGC-3000? If this is the module you have, make sure that you have powered the NMEA 2000 network. The display unit's power cable has a set of red, black, and sheild wires that need to be hooked up to a 12VDC power source. There is a power diagram somewhere in the manual that should show this.

Make sure that you have the NMEA 2000 network connected properly. If it is a newer version, it should just be a single 15ft cable that has two female ends, the module plugs into one end, and the other end plugs into the back of the display. If it came with some T connecters and 120Ohm Terminator caps, then make sure you have that hooked up correctly. There should be a diagram in the manual for that as well but you just connect the two T's together like TT, put the 120Ohm terminators at each end, and run the extensions to the display and GPS module.

There is a decent troubleshootin guide for checking to make sure power is getting to the module at http://primus.lowrance.com/support/resultDisplay.do?gotoLink=92&docType=1000&contextId=426%3A92.273%2C600.639%2C92.113&clusterName=ClusterPublic&lang=english&docset=%2FDocuments%2FTroubleShooting%2FNew+Utility&contentId=42296cce-4f9b-40c8-9dcf-33d5df754009&responseId=135ccbe2cfd4f608%3A1fe88d%3A1225c5cc17c%3A-bac&groupId=4&answerGroup=1&score=986&page=http%3A%2F%2Fprimus.lowrance.com%2Ficr%2FTroubleShooting%2FNew+Utility%2FNU_GPS_ModNR.htm&result=0&excerpt=Module+Not+Responding+The+GPS+module+not+responding+(early+GPS+products+may+also+indicate+coupler+not+responding)+indicates+that+the+unit+and+module+are+no+longer+communicating.&question=gps+module+not+responding&resultType=5000#Goto92

If this doesn't tell you anything, most likely the GPS module is bad.

Your GPS module is not receiving power (12volts). In the instuctions should be an additional red sheet of paper explaining how to wire it correctly. If the wiring is done right, check the 3 amp fuse.

check the power connections to the antenna

I wonder if the module has failed again, have you tried reseting the device?

I'm looking into this but I suspect that repairs are required again.