I could use some help. Bought a Simrad Go9 XSE about a month ago. I have not been able to get the side scan to work since day one. Everything else it working fine. I have been on the phone many times with Simrad. I have worked with West Marine from where I purchased.
So far I have updated the software. Initial thought was the transducer. Replaced that and it did not solve. Next I replaced the head unit and that did not fix the problem. I tried moving the transducer lower toward the hull center on the transom to see if maybe there was interference from the trim tab. No dice. I had the unit powered from a accessory switch on the dash. I checked voltage at the switch with the unit off and again when I turn the unit on. No voltage drop. Just to rule it out i wired directly to the battery which did not help. I am at a loss as what it could be.
I attached some pictures so you all can see what I am seeing. These are the different views I get when running the side scan. I also have a picture of where the transducer is mounted. Anyone have an idea on this?
So far I have updated the software. Initial thought was the transducer. Replaced that and it did not solve. Next I replaced the head unit and that did not fix the problem. I tried moving the transducer lower toward the hull center on the transom to see if maybe there was interference from the trim tab. No dice. I had the unit powered from a accessory switch on the dash. I checked voltage at the switch with the unit off and again when I turn the unit on. No voltage drop. Just to rule it out i wired directly to the battery which did not help. I am at a loss as what it could be.
I attached some pictures so you all can see what I am seeing. These are the different views I get when running the side scan. I also have a picture of where the transducer is mounted. Anyone have an idea on this?
