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    Older Humminbird unit service

    Is there any place that will service older Humminbird units like 898c? I’m having a shut down issue, Thanks for any help!

  2. Member Wayne P.'s Avatar
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    #2
    Both versions of 898 are not listed on the Humminbird flat-rate repair list anymore.

    You can check with http://www.clearcastmarine.com/

    Are you sure it's an unit issue and not a power issue?
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    #3
    I had a lose power wire. It didn’t fix the issue, thanks for the info.

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    Kinda surprised they dropped repair of the 898 since other of the 98 series are still being repaired. Here is a link to the flat rate repair table.... https://www.humminbird.com/faqDetail.aspx?id=1477

    If you know someone else who has a core SI unit that is not a mega unit, you could try your unit on their boat just to make absolutely sure you don't have something wrong with your wiring.
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    If Humminbird is not doing repairs on the 898,I myself would start shopping for a Helix 9,10 or 12 to replace it not really worth putting the money into it.But that's me not sure how much you like it.