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Offline CaptHoss

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Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« on: Dec 14, 2019, 09:09 PM »
I was using my vexilar on a short outing yesterday afternoon and about halfway through it started to just stop working occasionally and the "screen" would go dark. If I gave it a tap or hit it gently it would sometimes come back on.  I don't think it should have been out of battery and all connections were fine, has anyone had this problem? What could be happening? Is it easily fixable? any input is appreciated.  Thanks
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Offline AZbassernCO

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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #1 on: Dec 14, 2019, 09:24 PM »
get a brush and light kit for it or send it in to get serviced
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Offline DR.SPECKLER

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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #2 on: Dec 14, 2019, 09:28 PM »
I would confirm battery is good first.try a different one or hook up the charger to the battery and run it.see if problem persists.
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Offline crappeye

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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #3 on: Dec 14, 2019, 10:34 PM »
Clean your battery connectors first. Had that problem a while back.
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Offline skifisher

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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #4 on: Dec 14, 2019, 11:06 PM »
Agree with possible bad battery, connections aren’t clean, or maybe a bad or broken wire. I had a bad battery on mine, and it acted a lot like what you’re describing. In any case, if these suggestions don’t solve the problem, service should be the next step. Let us know what you find out.
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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #5 on: Dec 15, 2019, 04:00 AM »
In addition to what others have mentioned:

How old is the unit? It could be the brushes/slip rings. You can go online to get instructions on how to clean them. I did it with my original FL-8 and remember it was quite simple.

How old is the battery? Important to remember that it should be charged about once a month during the off season to maintain good working condition.

This might help too...


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Offline Dave R

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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #6 on: Dec 15, 2019, 07:11 AM »
Before doing anything I would call Vexilar Tech Support. I can't remember the gentleman's name but he has been with them for years. Just tell him what your unit is doing and he will be able to tell you what to do to fix it.

Good luck!
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Offline CaptHoss

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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #7 on: Dec 15, 2019, 08:36 PM »
Thanks to all! I checked the connections tonight, need to test the battery and look into the brush several of you speak of.
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Offline icebucketjohn

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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #8 on: Dec 16, 2019, 05:34 AM »
Yep., 99% of the time it's the battery. Vexilar units are outstandingly durable. BTW, Vexilar has great Customer Service & a superb repair department.
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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
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Offline inyahole215

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Re: Problem with Vex FL8 SE
« Reply #10 on: Dec 23, 2019, 10:53 PM »
just up grade to at least a unit with bottom lock  bought fl 8 had for 1 year fished with buddy who 18 with bottom lock could see what I was missing bought the twenty because it was led good luck
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