LX 5 problems

[74redone]

Well I bought a new LX 5in December and have had it out about ten times. Well last night I put it on the charger just to makesure it was ready for today. I got out on the ice this morning and nothing it will not even turn on. I checked all my connections the battery and made sure the plug was in tight to the head. When I got home I checked the battery and it reads 14.24 volts on my meter. You guys got any ideas?
 Thanks
  Matt

[esox_magnum]

Just checking but you did check the connections to the unit?

[74redone]

Just checking but you did check the connections to the unit?

Sure did 14 volts coming out of the plug

[Knoodles]

I am honestly not trying to start a flasher war here but a simple observation........... .........(I am a Humminbird owner by the way)

Being a member for 4 years I have really noticed very few vexilar flasher issues.  It seems whenever I read a post about a bum flasher it is showdown, Marcum or Humminbird (I have had issues with mine).  Maybe it has been by chance I have missed bad vex threads but it has really been interesting. 

I am not a big flasher favorite kind of guy and would use any unit on the ice so I am not brand biased.  I went from a vex to a bird and who knows I may by a Marcum next.  But this has caught my eye. 

[esox_magnum]

Check to make sure the knob is on tight, heard somewhere of a guy having that problem

[74redone]

Check to make sure the knob is on tight, heard somewhere of a guy having that problem
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Knob is clicking to the different depths so I don't think that is a issue.  But I will double check.

[Kevin23]

Hmm, I was going to say knob also! lol

Did you try another battery just for the heck of it? probably wont make any difference.

All I can say is to not open up the head and just try a new battery and check the connections. Marcum will fix the issue. Use this email to contact them and you should have a reply tomorrow morning. [email protected]

[74redone]

I did try another battery checked knob and made sure power cord was good
 Major bummer! May only have a few days left and now no flasher!

[Kevin23]

I did try another battery checked knob and made sure power cord was good
 Major bummer! May only have a few days left and now no flasher!

We got a long time left. Next 10 days look awesome for fishing. You could priority it to them and have it back in 5 days total.

[74redone]

We got a long time left. Next 10 days look awesome for fishing. You could priority it to them and have it back in 5 days total.

Will do as soon as I hear from Marcum. Thanks for the email address.
  Matt

[esox_magnum]

A call will get faster results...

[74redone]

I'll do both!

[hamms]

Their service is top notch you will get fixed up quick.

[Kevin23]

A call will get faster results...

You likely will not get through on monday being ice season. Email will get a response, but phone calls are usually not answered. 

[iceman10]

I am honestly not trying to start a flasher war here but a simple observation........... .........(I am a Humminbird owner by the way)

Being a member for 4 years I have really noticed very few vexilar flasher issues.  It seems whenever I read a post about a bum flasher it is showdown, Marcum or Humminbird (I have had issues with mine).  Maybe it has been by chance I have missed bad vex threads but it has really been interesting. 

I am not a big flasher favorite kind of guy and would use any unit on the ice so I am not brand biased.  I went from a vex to a bird and who knows I may by a Marcum next.  But this has caught my eye.

. That is because everyone is buying NEW TECHNOLOGY and with that comes growing pains! Don t we all wish for a perfect world, it just don t exist! The only thing with tech based companies is to hope their customer service is responsive and I have dealt with all mentioned above with good results.

[ddlpole]

I wouldn't consider the LX5 "new technology"

[Kevin23]

There are very few vexilar issues because all vexilars use the same technology from 20+ years ago. They don't add anything new or anything complicated so they never break. Like comparing your truck to a scooter. The scooter has less "features" so it likely will run forever with care. Your truck has more technology and thus will have something break before your scooter. Now would you rather ride old technology small engine scooter or a full size truck?

[Fishin_Chip]

There are very few vexilar issues because all vexilars use the same technology from 20+ years ago. They don't add anything new or anything complicated so they never break.

There are many different paths to success.  Building a product that works is one.  Reliability is not a small issue.

The video you are talking about is just an advertisement for vexilar. Marcum does not need to self promote like that, so you likely will not see a video about it.

That would be the same Marcum that sponsors this site?  All brands promote their product, in various ways.  Advertising, endorsements and other forms of product exposure are the lifeblood of all marketing.

I am not trying to promote Vexilar or Marcum, I own both.  I just wonder, sometimes, if the human need to have everyone else see the world exactly as we do doesn't carry us too far.

Cheers.

[Duncan77]

Well said Fishn_Chip

[Kevin23]

There are many different paths to success.  Building a product that works is one.  Reliability is not a small issue.

That would be the same Marcum that sponsors this site?  All brands promote their product, in various ways.  Advertising, endorsements and other forms of product exposure are the lifeblood of all marketing.

I am not trying to promote Vexilar or Marcum, I own both.  I just wonder, sometimes, if the human need to have everyone else see the world exactly as we do doesn't carry us too far.

Cheers.

I don't see how sponsoring this site is the same as putting out a self promo video on what their unit can do as if it is the only one that can do it... He says he has a bird and marcum there but only shows the vex as if its better than the rest... when in reality it is the worst when it comes to showing targets like that.

[Duncan77]

I don't see how sponsoring this site is the same as putting out a self promo video on what their unit can do as if it is the only one that can do it... He says he has a bird and marcum there but only shows the vex as if its better than the rest... when in reality it is the worst when it comes to showing targets like that.

For fun lets say he did show the  MarCum and HB and if the Vexilar did show up the other two brands, then what. If he showed the other two you would say he is not qualified to use the other brands. he was just showing what the vexilar can do when you say it cant. he wants you to do your own test, just showing you how its done.

[74redone]

I'm not sure how the last few replies r going to help me fix my LX5. I called Marcum they r going to fix it. Thanks to those how responded to try to help me FIX my problem.
Matt

[Fishin_Chip]

I don't see how sponsoring this site is the same as putting out a self promo video on what their unit can do as if it is the only one that can do it... He says he has a bird and marcum there but only shows the vex as if its better than the rest... when in reality it is the worst when it comes to showing targets like that.

Actually, all I said was that I currently own both Vexilar and Marcum units. 

MarcumTube has in excess of 50 videos, I would suggest that pretty much all of them show Marcum products in a positive light. 

Almost everyone agrees that Marcum's SFL, or the LX-6/7/9 equivalent gives greater target separation.  The Vexilar proponents would suggest that the flickering effect on a Vex also conveys additional information to the educated observer.  I am not going to say which one I think is superior, or even which one I like better.  I will say that they are differing approaches to solving a single issue, what's going on down there?

If you check out my head to head topic, you will get a better idea of my position on the Vex vs Marcum debate.

I actually get a bit of a kick out of all the Vexilar bashing I see on this site.  You must admit, sometimes it goes pretty far off the rails.

By the way, my avatar is a screen grab from my LX-9 DVR, my current favorite toy!

Cheers!

By the way, I apologize for derailing your topic, Matt.  I am glad to hear that Marcum is looking after you.  I have had nothing but good experiences with Marcum technical service.  Just couldn't help myself, I guess.  My bad!

[Duncan77]

I'm not sure how the last few replies r going to help me fix my LX5. I called Marcum they r going to fix it. Thanks to those how responded to try to help me FIX my problem.
Matt

Glad to hear your issue will be taken care of. Sorry I got off topic on your post.

[74redone]

I understand its easy to get off topic. They r all good units. Every once in awhile there's a problem and luckily all brands have good customer service.
Matt

[esox_magnum]

Hopefully they get you back on the ice ASAP, they are good about taking care of customers...As far as other brands I have owned alot of electronics for fishing in the past 30 years and none are bulletproof, I have had good and bad and stick with the brands that have been good the most and longest....These are mechanical/electrical units and all will have a problem sooner or later...

[Knoodles]

I'm not sure how the last few replies r going to help me fix my LX5. I called Marcum they r going to fix it. Thanks to those how responded to try to help me FIX my problem.
Matt

I too apologize for hijacking the thread. I actually debated on starting a new topic regarding not seeing as many issues with vex as I get frustrated when I ask a question and people go off topic.  Call me a hypocrite.....I just did what I hate. 

Glad to hear they are taking care of your issues. 

[twodogs02]

Another Vex vs Marcum war, let me go get the 

[74redone]

Just talked to Marcum. They had to replace the motor and the power connection.  They said the motor is common but the power connection is pretty rare. Pretty crazy considering its only ben used about a dz times.
Matt

[hamms]

I had to replace my motor after 4 weeks not sure why that is such a commn thing should last a long time... You will be good to go now.