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Old 26 July 2011, 13:04   #1
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Garmin 2010c Voltage problem

Had a problem at the weekend with my Garmin 2010c plotter came up with warning Sonar Battery Voltage Is Too High (as shown in picture below) The voltage in the smart guage was showing as normal and plotter has not worked since.

Anyone experienced the same problem in the past or can give me any ideas on what to try to sort it?

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I think I'd call Garmin and find out what triggers that warning. That would give you a place to start looking for the problem (as well as a headstart on what you're looking for.)

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Speak to Garmin. They are extremely good. I had a problem with an old plotter. They couldn't repair it but offered me a newer model for an extremely low price. It was out of warranty too.
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Iv tried speaking to garmin and seem helpful got an electrician going to check out the wiring on it today however when i asked about replacement plotter they just quoted retail prices if no joy today il try again for a good deal on replacement.

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Iv tried speaking to garmin and seem helpful got an electrician going to check out the wiring on it today however when i asked about replacement plotter they just quoted retail prices if no joy today il try again for a good deal on replacement.

Thanks for help so far.

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They won't talk about free replacements without looking at it first. My 3 year old 5012 had some paint flaking off with a bit of corrosion underneath on the casing, I sent it for inspection and got a new one FOC. If it's not an external wiring issue and the unit is faulty I have no doubt they will replace yours as well
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Make sure you have the latest software installed. It is unlikely to be external because the unit will work on a supply up to 35volts. You'd need in excess of this to trigger a true over voltage situation.

If you have a choice, the 3010 is a physically similar unit but is MUCH superior...
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