I upgraded my 2011 TXW electronics to a Humminbird Helix 10 MSI. The unit keeps powering off when I start the big motor. I've read ensuring the connections are good and replacing the main power cable will fix this situation. Has anyone had a similar experience? What is the gauge of the original power cable?
Is the hot wire from the unit going to fuse box or straight to the battery with a fusible link?
Also, I had a problem similar, but it ended up being the adapter that all the wires went into that screwed to the back of the Hummingbird.. the power connector was not shoved all the way up causing it to not be 100% plugged in and vibration cut it off from the wire jiggling inside the adapter.
Thanks for response. Ill check and see if the hot wire goes to the fuse box. I assumed that it did. Do you know how its wired from the factory? We ended up getting rid of the Humminbird adapter and now we plug in the power and transducer cables.
Boat and motor? Battery size?
Just talked to Cabelas boat service. They asked me what motor (60 Merc, 4 stroke) then said I need a bigger battery.
What size battery in there now? group 24 I'd venture to guess?
Recommend a Group 27 minimum for all day longevity. Run 2 graphs and livewell alot, go bigger.
If you go bigger battery.. make sure you also pick up the proper sized battery tray for it. They are not too expensive - last one I got from going from a 27 to a 31 was 10$ at Academy Sports
Thanks for the info. I'll check out the battery this weekend and if 24 or smaller I'll get a minimum of 27. And a proper tray.
Group 31 battery and run dedicated power for the graphs. I had voltage drop at the bow running a helix 9 even with a group 31. As soon as I ran dedicated 10 gauge wire it fixed all my issues
I did the same as Tinman90, solved my problems too.