HDS5/minnkota transducer help!?
WBL_JL
Posted 3/3/2012 8:57 PM (#543376)
Subject: HDS5/minnkota transducer help!?





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Ok so I have a gen 1 HDS5. I want to hook it up to my built in trandsducer on the minnkota, Its an earlier 2000's maxxum model.


* the "fishing tech" at cabelas sold me a US2 which in no way fit
* the trolling motor plug in has a plastic 3 prong
* I have the cable in the photo from an old Garmin, it will connect to the trolling motor 3 prong but will definitely not fit the Lowrance. So I believe it is a US1 sonar cable for a garmin..
* I was told to look for a US1 cable for a minnkota, but I dont know if they exist for an HDS model?
* The bottom photo is what the connection piece to the trolling motor should look like

So my question is what connector piece do I need to connect my Lowrance gen 1 HDS5 to my Minnktoa built in transducer? If you know do you have a link I could buy it from or do you have a used one?

Thanks for help!


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jwegs
Posted 3/3/2012 9:26 PM (#543379 - in reply to #543376)
Subject: RE: HDS5/minnkota transducer help!?




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Location: Twin Cities		I believe you trolling motor is a US1 and you need a US2 for it to work, or any of the new locators. There is to connector to make them work. I went through the same thing with my Humminbrid. I had to mount the transducer the old fashion way.
jw
WBL_JL
Posted 3/3/2012 9:36 PM (#543381 - in reply to #543379)
Subject: RE: HDS5/minnkota transducer help!?





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Thanks Jwegs..

I have a us2 connector piece but it wont connect at all. The us2 piece wont connect to the trolling motor.. the us2 has 4 prongs and connects with a metal thread and the my trolling motor has a 3 prong plastic threads..

Im hoping i dont need to atually mount the transducer the old fashioned way!

Thanks for your thoughts!
Farmer Rick
Posted 3/4/2012 12:05 PM (#543467 - in reply to #543376)
Subject: Re: HDS5/minnkota transducer help!?





Location: Not far enough north!		Check Out Tri-State Trolling motor and Repair. They are in St. Louis but I use them when ever I need anything. They have a website but it is a small shop. Call them and I'm sure they will be able to get you the right cable the first try. I have bought my last three trolling motors there and have had repairs done there too.
WBL_JL
Posted 3/4/2012 12:14 PM (#543468 - in reply to #543467)
Subject: Re: HDS5/minnkota transducer help!?





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Thanks alot!! I will give them a call tomorrow! Appreciate the info.