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    Solix to Lowrance 2d

    Good afternoon everyone- my buddy is switching his Lowrance HDS9 from his new boat with his Solixs from his old boat. There is currently a Lowrance 2d sonar glassed into his hull that he would like to use as well. I have done this on Helix graphs before, but not Solixs. I know about the adapter that takes the Lowrance 2d to the hummingbird 7 pin connector style, but I am not sure on the Y cable part or if there is a different way to do it.

    I know the part number below says it is to connect a Mega 360 and 2d to the same unit, but would this work with a Mega SI transducer as well?

    https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/humm...oP-A&gclsrc=ds

    Otherwise I am thinking I will have to go Lowrance to humminbird 7 pin, humminbird 7 pin to humminbird 14 pin and then use the Y splitter from there.

    Does anyone have any thoughts?

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    That Y cable does not exist. There is one with that name and part number but it is not made like that. It is the wrong Y cable for 2D split off.

    To convert the Lowrance to Humminbird 7 pin takes the 8M4001962 like you did, then it takes the AD1429 to convert the 7-pin to 14-pin for the SOLIX.
    The SOLIX Y cable is 14 M SIDB Y.
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    thank you Wayne!
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    I’ve done what your buddy is wanting to do, I honestly think this set up is not the best and ordered the puck for the solix and will he swapping out pucks this week. You won’t be able to find one of the parts you’ll need as one of them is discontinued. 2 years ago when I did the swap I found a shop that had the discontinued part but they were in Canada. If I remember right it was FishNtech out of Canada

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    Quote Originally Posted by gotmy5 View Post
    I’ve done what your buddy is wanting to do, I honestly think this set up is not the best and ordered the puck for the solix and will he swapping out pucks this week. You won’t be able to find one of the parts you’ll need as one of them is discontinued. 2 years ago when I did the swap I found a shop that had the discontinued part but they were in Canada. If I remember right it was FishNtech out of Canada
    Thank you- I think we have found the parts needed and will try it this way.

    I went this way on my Ranger (connected Lowrance 2d to a Helix) and it seemed to work good.
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    I have those parts if you need them, don’t get me wrong the Lowrance transducer worked ok until I got to see what a HW does for 2D
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    Quote Originally Posted by gotmy5 View Post
    I have those parts if you need them, don’t get me wrong the Lowrance transducer worked ok until I got to see what a HW does for 2D
    Just sent you a message regarding the AD1429, thank you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kylemoodie View Post
    Thank you- I think we have found the parts needed and will try it this way.

    I went this way on my Ranger (connected Lowrance 2d to a Helix) and it seemed to work good.
    Can you list the parts that you used. Tks
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    Quote Originally Posted by sheeterhdip225 View Post
    Can you list the parts that you used. Tks

    To convert the Lowrance to Humminbird 7 pin takes the 8M4001962 like you did, then it takes the AD1429 to convert the 7-pin to 14-pin for the SOLIX.
    The SOLIX Y cable is 14 M SIDB Y.
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    Also the Lowrance transducer is not Low-Q HW CHIRP that Helix G3/G3N and SOLIX G2 units have as standard for 2D sonar.
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    New member here, I sent Wayne a private message in error, my apologies.

    Hi Wayne,

    You seem to be the most knowledgeable regarding the potential use of a Lowrance transducer on a new Humminbird Solix unit.

    Hope I can ask you a question.

    Hoping to use a Lowrance HST-WSDX 106-22 transducer, (from a LCX-104c Console) on a new Solix Gen 3 as the high speed 2D skimmer.

    The Minn Kota Ulterra with Mega SI and DI will provide the Mega images while slow speed fishing and trolling.

    I have all three cables necessary. (MotorGuide 7 pin adapter, AD 1429 7 pin to 14 pin, and the Mega/2D Y cable)

    Hoping all 2D transducers are created equal and save some work by avoiding the replacement of my existing HS Lowrance 2D skimmer on the transom.

    Many thanks in advance,

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    Hi Wayne,

    Finally was able to purchase my Solix and following your advice (private message) also purchased a Humminbird XNT 14 HW T Transducer instead of adapting the Lowrance HST-WSDX 106-22 for my high speed readings.

    I now have both adapters, MotorGuide 7 Pin and Humminbird AD 1429 7 Pin to 14 Pin unused and available.

    Having experienced the frustrating lack of availability all summer, and still a problem, I was hoping you may know of someone who needs those adapters and is unable to find them. I would sell them for less than I paid since I don't need them anymore.

    Thanks,

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    Quote Originally Posted by trapandclay View Post
    Hi Wayne,

    Finally was able to purchase my Solix and following your advice (private message) also purchased a Humminbird XNT 14 HW T Transducer instead of adapting the Lowrance HST-WSDX 106-22 for my high speed readings.

    I now have both adapters, MotorGuide 7 Pin and Humminbird AD 1429 7 Pin to 14 Pin unused and available.

    Having experienced the frustrating lack of availability all summer, and still a problem, I was hoping you may know of someone who needs those adapters and is unable to find them. I would sell them for less than I paid since I don't need them anymore.

    Thanks,

    RK
    Post them on the Swap & Sell Electronics board and describe what they are. Must include a price.
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    Thanks,

    If it is possible to post photos, I'll get a couple pictures together and post them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by trapandclay View Post
    Thanks,

    If it is possible to post photos, I'll get a couple pictures together and post them.

    RK
    The second item listed now has three pictures. It's the Helix 7 post.
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