Please help with new Lowrance HDS-9 gen 3

My HDS-9 gen 2 touch went out on me and it was replaced under warranty by Lowrance. They sent me a new HDS-9 Gen 3 and since it was installed I have been unable to get my water temperature to show up on the unit. When my front unit is on the temperature will show up since they are linked but for some reason when the front unit is off the temp will not display on my console unit. I have the structure scan/down imaging/ regular sonar combo but I am on the extreme side of ignorant when it comes to what these fancy electronics can do. Any of you folks that could possibly give me a shortcut to getting this going it would be greatly appreciated. We all know how important water temperature is, especially this time of year. Chris CoupelPaulina, La.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.

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February 3, 2017 at 5:32 pm #394163

clownshoes
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My guess is youre missing the “edit overlay” menu. You access it by power button, then the menu option up top. Its like a kinda hidden place to change things Hit power button Hit “edit overlay” Hit “menu” Go under sonar I think? Click temp Move it where u want it Click saveC.O.D. Jr. III

February 3, 2017 at 5:54 pm #394165

Shap from La
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Thanks Ward,I appreciate it. I did do the overlay and have the water temp data set to show up on the Map, sonar, and structure scan. Its just showing up as dotted lines. Im probably going to bite the bullet and sit down with my manual tonight and pick through it to see what I can find. I believe it is something along the lines of the temperature sending unit not being recognized by the new unit. I believe its not getting the data. My Eyra has the Bass Cat installed temperature sensor on the transom which I think is a standard feature since my old classic had it as well. I am assuming this needs to be setup in the unit to receive the data??? Chris CoupelPaulina, La.Last edited by Shap from La on February 3rd, 2017, 5:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.

February 3, 2017 at 6:15 pm #394168

clownshoes
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1 800 “call a nfcmf lowrance pro” lol! Thats above my grade!C.O.D. Jr. III

February 3, 2017 at 7:06 pm #394170

Sheff
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Maybe you could select “this unit” as you source in the sonar menu.

February 3, 2017 at 7:16 pm #394171

kent7351
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you need to set your temperature to local instead of global. This is avail in the settings for sonar.

February 3, 2017 at 7:36 pm #394174

Shap from La
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Thanks Guys, I googled it and got some info on how to access the menu to set the temp to local. Sounds like that is my problem. Looks like I need to set my Transducer type as well to get accurate sonar readings instead of the generic transducer that is selected as the default. I just need to find out which transducer I have now. Ill get it and thanks again.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.

February 3, 2017 at 9:50 pm #394177

jpeiserich
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Chris -Make sure you have it reading the right transducer. My unit likes to switch to the side-imaging transducer from time to time.John

February 3, 2017 at 10:00 pm #394180

Redngoo
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There should be a tag on the sonar cable where it plugs into the unit. Though if it is the factory installed ducer in the bilge. Chances are it is a pdrt-wblLast edited by Redngoo on February 3rd, 2017, 10:03 pm, edited 1 time in total.2013 PANTERA 2MERCURY 200 PRO XSMINNKOTA 80LB FORTREX25 fury

February 4, 2017 at 3:33 am #394184

High Cotton
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clownshoes wrote:1 800 “call a nfcmf lowrance pro” lol! Thats above my grade!Lmao. Set it to local and it will work right
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