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    Ghost 2D and DSI adapter for HDS Gen3?

    I know all I will get to use for now is the 2D and DSI on my HDS12 Gen3 with this motor but that's all I run currently so i won't know what I am missing for a while.

    What adapter do I need from the connector that comes with the Ghost to the back of my HDS G3? If any.

    Thanks!
    Last edited by 8theB8; 06-29-2020 at 03:24 PM.

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    There are 2 that will work, but only 1 that will show the water temp, (according to Lowrance). I can't remember the part # off the top of my head, but if you call Lowrance, they will give you the correct part #. That's what I had to do.

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    Ah ha! I knew there would be a catch lol TEMP! Gotta have it! I will call them so hopefully I have the adapter and motor at the same time?!

    Thanks!

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    I used the adapter that comes with the ghost to hook directly to my Gen3 12 and I get 2D, DI and temp

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    That's awesome and good to know, hopefully I get the same adapter lol

    I was under the impression it needed a 9 pin to 7 pin adapter but I guess i'll see when it gets here?!

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    Mbevins what transducer setting did use use on your Lowrance? Got the motor installed with the factory adapter, which transducer do I select in the HDS? Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mbevins View Post
    I used the adapter that comes with the ghost to hook directly to my Gen3 12 and I get 2D, DI and temp
    THIS .

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    Yep, so did I, but where is it to select in the HDS? Does it just work automatically or do you have to go in and select it? Thanks!

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    Ladies and gentlemen with Lowrance HDS Gen3 units and a Ghost built in HDI transducer....the correct transducer to select in your Gen3 under Sonar Installation is: HDI M/H-9

    That is the out of the box 'built in' Ghost transducer. You have to upgrade transducers only if you want the 3 in 1 transducer. The proper Gen3 adapter comes in the Ghost box also!

    There...the secret is OUT!
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    no secret adapter came in my box. They specify in the directions it is not included.

    At least mine did last week.

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    You do need a 9 to 7 pin adapter. The Ghost has a 9 pin connector. You might try connecting it to the Structure port of a Gen 3 but I'm pretty sure on the Gen 3 that port can't do 2D sonar. So that leaves the 7 pin sonar port which will require an adapter.

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