Trouble Shooting your Livescope

[@littlebearfarm7298]

After a three month rebuild of my boat I finally got everything back together and LiveScope wouldn't show up on my screen.... Very frustrating going through everything to make sure connections were good and power was good! After several hours of pulling my hair out, I stumbled upon this video and it worked! Thank you so much for the solution. I couldn't imagine this happening on the water, I'm so glad I found this video!

[@CrappieMonster]

We’ve got a lot of other videos with tips and tricks. Glad we could help!

[@chrissmits3215]

😅

[@GilbertBurch]

Man, you are a Life saver. I ran my lithium down a few days ago and I guess the screen and black box quit communicating. I did this and it was a lifesaver

[@CrappieMonster]

Glad to help, had a similar issue once and figured I would share my fix.

[@mikem7679]

THANK YOU!!!! Glad I found your channel, saved my sanity getting this issue resolved.

[@CrappieMonster]

Glad to help!

[@keithnakakura8627]

You are a lifesaver! Thanks again for the tips!

[@CrappieMonster]

No problem! We’re glad to help.

[@cjnugent4102]

I’ve had these problems, sorry u had to go through it on tournament day but I’m grateful for the advice. 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣

[@CrappieMonster]

I just hope that enough people get to see it because after having livescope for 3 years I now know they are common issues

[@cjnugent4102]

I will definitely pass on ur channel

[@CrappieMonster]

Thank you

[@robertjohnson8742]

Thank You , for sharing this information I have had these problems before . And now I know what to do .

[@CrappieMonster]

Glad to help

[@audiesimpson4965]

Thanks for the trouble shooting info for live scope

[@fishermanofthesouth4112]

Huge thank you for this video. I was on the water when my black box wouldn’t turn on. Watched this and fixed it immediately 👍👍

[@CrappieMonster]

Good deal! Thank you

[@jackfrost3961]

Appreciate the tips. Having these exact same problem right now. Thanks man.!!

[@CrappieMonster]

jack frost no problem.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Thanks for the info. I hope this is all i need! Just bought a boat off of somebody that has livescope. He said it is only been used three times. Which I believe because he gave me all the boxes and paperwork as well. And I'm not getting any light on the status light of the black box.

[@davidharris4030]

Check my comment out in case you haven’t got it resolved. It is before this comment

[@gerry7457]

I'm having the same problems consistently - great fix but we shouldn't have to this all the time.

[@brandonpiper2704]

Dude your a freakin genius, saved me big time!! Just Subscribed 😎

[@CrappieMonster]

Thanks!

[@darrensnorthernlife1184]

Thanks for your help, out on the ice with a buddy and you just saved our butts.

[@CrappieMonster]

Darren's Northern Life that’s the stuff I want to hear!! Thank you!

[@darrensnorthernlife1184]

@@CrappieMonster it’s always nice to hear some positive feedback like that as a small channel in my experience.

[@christopheradams857]

Thank you for this video. It helped me solve the problem with my unit. Also I love your mount for your bow unit. May I ask were you purchased it from. I need one the sits higher I'm getting older now and that would help me a ton. Thanks Chris

[@CrappieMonster]

It came from Cornfield Crappie.

[@jeffbohannon1414]

I'm sure this is a dumb question I just got live scope and they didn't ship the network cable with it so I figured I'll get everything hooked up and have it ready for the network cable and be done I hooked the power up to the black box and I get that red light and then nothing do I have to have the network cable and transducer connected for the black box to operate correctly?

[@CrappieMonster]

Yes.

[@horacelee880]

I`m just now getting this info thanks for posting!When I use my panoptics for live Scope,I have no cone beam icon on my screen and I don`t know under which menu to look to turn it on. My transducer is connected on my troll mtr but when I turn my mtr there is no indicator on the screen.

[@CrappieMonster]

You have to go thru the calibration process to get it, I believe. Mine doesn’t have it either.

[@horacelee880]

@@CrappieMonsterOK Thanks for the bresponse

[@MichaelRankin70ad]

I just purchased a stand alone Black Box, 1022 chart plotter and the 32 transducer. How do I connect the Chart Plotter to the black box. I think they might have shorted me a cable for that.

[@CrappieMonster]

It’s a network cable.

[@brucelloyd4374]

Great video. Just got Livescope plus and new 106sv unit. Neither one is coming on. Livescope Box no light at all and graph not coming on. I have 12:6 volts at the power cord to both. I did hook up my graph to same battery by itself and it came on and works. By the way I have the gls10 box and graph wired to the same stand alone battery. Is that okay to do? Thanks

[@CrappieMonster]

That will work just fine.

[@ricardoperetto8976]

Hey, how's it going? After making some changes installing the same battery on my boat, I noticed that my livescope started to slow down a few times like yours, could it be because it's on the same electrical line as the lights and bilge pumps? It was right after installing led strips for lighting, and pass some power cables from the 70a source that I installed to the 24v line of the electric motor in the same sonar signal duct Sorry for my English, I'm Brazilian

[@CrappieMonster]

I wouldn’t think so. I ran my last boat all off the same battery.

[@ricardoperetto8976]

@@CrappieMonster What is the solution for this lag problem? Is there a problem with the black box? Or could it be the update?

[@CrappieMonster]

I would call Garmin. The lag in my opinion would be a black box problem.

[@ricardoperetto8976]

@@CrappieMonster am brazilian, here there is no garmin support. I think it's an update, could you tell me if there's a way to downgrade from previous updates?

[@CrappieMonster]

There is you can call some of the American shops. They can talk you thru it. Garmin has a support phone number

[@jeffsmith3744]

Why do you have to unplug the short cable ? My Garmin is doing the same thing. Is there a problem with the cable? I’ve used it one time and it’s reading transducer not connected

[@CrappieMonster]

You really need to put dielectric grease in all the connections.

[@jeffsmith3744]

@@CrappieMonster I have on all the commections

[@CrappieMonster]

You will end up having to send the transducer back.

[@robertjohnson7926]

Thanks for sharing. great video

[@johnkeriazesakadoc7271]

Great video!

[@CrappieMonster]

Thank you

[@smalltownbassfishin1247]

Thank you so much! This worked

[@CrappieMonster]

I had to figure it out the hard way, so I want to make sure everyone can get back to fishing. Thank you

[@smalltownbassfishin1247]

Thank you for sharing. It's greatly appreciated

[@beejaidavid565]

First time boat owner..turn on my transducer on land..now it not connecting any advice

[@CrappieMonster]

Unplug the connector and put dielectric grease in them.

[@gregperkinson3850]

Thank you

[@CrappieMonster]

No problem!

[@christopheradams857]

Do you have a video on if your spot lock doesn't work?

[@CrappieMonster]

I do not.

[@alexanderjamesINC]

My GLS10 black box won't even light up (it's new). I tried exactly as you said and it did nothing. I've tried different batteries, separate batteries, unplugging and plugging back in, everything. Any clue why the status LED won't turn on? Is the black box dead on arrival?

[@CrappieMonster]

Did you check the in line fuse?

[@alexanderjamesINC]

@@CrappieMonster yes. I measured the fuse with a multimeter and it checks out. I replaced it regardless and still the GLS10 doesn't light up.

[@CrappieMonster]

On your unit hit the home button and see if you can select Livescope. Go thru all three connections on the networking cable waiting 10 seconds before replugging it. Put dielectric grease in all the connections. Unplug at black box, at short cable section by the head unit, and then on the back of the unit. If that doesn’t work either call PTG Outdoors in Grenada MS or call Garmin.

[@alexanderjamesINC]

@@CrappieMonster I will try those things. If you plug your GLS10 black box into power (not into the chartplotter head unit), will a status LED on your GLS10 light up? I know the manual says that a specific red blinking light can mean there is no chartplotter plugged into the GLS10. I need to figure out if it is solely the GLS10 that is not working properly. Again, my GLS10 has never had the status LED light up once. Almost like it is completely dead. I need to somehow make sure my chartplotter is not to blame though. Is there some way to turn on the GLS10 without a chartplotter plugged in?

[@CrappieMonster]

Not that I’m aware of.

[@codylee861]

Well I've got this exact issue. Unplug my power for 10 seconds and replug, flashed red once then nothing. Tried the other cable like you said and nothing. Any ideas?

[@CrappieMonster]

It’s probably the connection on the 18” cable. Did you try that one?

[@q-t1p29]

@@CrappieMonsterim having the same issue as this guy I replugged at the head unit still nothing

[@dennyegbert6681]

I have a 126sv and don't have a connector at 18" on any dual cable or power cable. Just a fuse.. Can't I just unplug the power cable? Have your issues almost every time I fish. Sometimes a few minute delay before the transducer fires up.

[@CrappieMonster]

You can try that. I’d say unplug the transducer cable first though.

[@downsouthfisherman3236]

Freakin love you for this video

[@CrappieMonster]

Glad it helped.

[@fishingfool316]

What kind of mount is that you have for your head unit

[@CrappieMonster]

Cornfield Crappie extendable.

[@davidharris4030]

Me the dumb dumb had a problem and the fix was so simple but just a dumb mistake I made! I have a Garmin and everything was working perfectly except my panoptix icon was gone off the screen and I didn’t have forward facing. Again everything else was working side scan down scan and mapping was good. I had taken my batteries out of my boat doing maintenance and when I put them back in my boat I didn’t hook up the ground wire for the black box. It just never crossed my mind because I had power to the unit and I didn’t think about the separate power supply. I was about to pull my hair out! I had done everything you’ve been talking about and changed the fuses! That ground wire had fallen behind some things and it was hard to find. I just thought I would make a comment just in case someone else has a problem but a simple fix/mistake.😂😂😂

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Love the vids man👍

[@CrappieMonster]

Thank you

[@trentonmj6898]

THANK. YOU!!

[@CrappieMonster]

You’re very welcome!

[@andrewmorris9280]

Thanks bud

[@CrappieMonster]

No problem 👍

[@michaelapple2753]

My transducer not found CAN BE FIXED PER GARMIN HELP JUST LIKE YOU SAID.....BUT WHO WANTS TO KEEP DOING THAT ALL DAY LONG?? he told me to unhook then rehook that cable with red opposite 1 you unhooked. I should have called them back other day out on the water....wonder if its in the box or that transducer and cable?

[@CrappieMonster]

I ended up replacing the black box.

[@michaelapple2753]

@@CrappieMonster I'm thinking of doing the lithium rechargeable battery first to see if it's a voltage issue. I've heard more voltage you run, better the picture.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Now I would imagine that the power cable coming to the black box is supposed to have 12 volts at all times? I unscrew the red power cable off of the black box. Hit it with the voltmeter and there was no power.

[@CrappieMonster]

That would not be good. It sounds like you have a tripped breaker or blown fuse.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

@CrappieMonster I figure it out. Whoever installed it didn't crimp the connections on the battery leads well enough. Sometime between the time I fixed the positive connection at the battery, and got the new cradle for the Garmin in the mail. Which was the reason it wouldn't power up. The battery terminal on the end of the ground wire had also broken loose. So luckily it wasn't anything major. I just bought the boat last Saturday. so it was an error by whoever installed it. Thank you for your time and this video. Cuz it may save me in the future

[@300zxdriver]

So when you’re unplugging and plugging the connections..with the power is on?

[@tonymcleroy6729]

I put a switch on the power from the black box to the transducer so I can cut the power off when moving,

[@tonymcleroy6729]

I miss read your question, I don't unplug anything it all stays plug in, all I do is unhook the small battery to the head unit, and pop out the 20 volt to the black box, and it's good to go.

[@CrappieMonster]

Yes with the power on. There is no need for a switch! ALL THE UNITS HAVE ONE BUILT IN!!! hit menu then toggle the transducer to off.

[@jeremyjohnston2583]

You probably need to put the black box on the side of the compartment so doesn’t get wet. And probably have bad black box had mine for 2 years never done either of these

[@michaelapple2753]

Could be....I'm wondering if it's my transducer and cable bad or in that box though. When I called Garmin they had me do about same thing, but it's an all day event 🤦‍♂️. Reading 12.4 - 11.8 on voltages so not sure that's part of it? Wouldn't whole unit shut down if it was lack of voltages though??

[@rodneyturgeon9213]

My live scope works for about 1 to 2hrs then looses transducer signal. Can this be an over heating issue. Or is there a fix for this.

[@CrappieMonster]

I’m not sure. I do always turn off my transducer if I pull it out of the water. More than likely you need a new transducer

[@russellcherry3288]

Good deal that’s real good information for everyone with livescope

[@CrappieMonster]

Cornfield Crappie ask for Mark tell him we sent you! Great company. We just did a video of his shop.

[@CrappieMonster]

Thank you

[@bobgroff5067]

Black box cable XDCR unplug take straight pen tighten up connections I had the same problem kept saying couldn’t find directions my grandson works at Hospital showed how to tighten up the connections I haven’t had a problem cents

[@CrappieMonster]

I’ll check that out. Thanks

[@CHIPPOFISHING]

this just happened to me today ,,,,one red blink trying it tommorow thank you

[@CrappieMonster]

Hopefully it helps. You should also put dielectric grease in all the connections

[@CHIPPOFISHING]

Thank you for replying Have some green corrosion in 126 cradle

[@jessieosborne3576]

Man I’m getting the red light and nothing. I tried what you said no luck. I just got everything last month. It has worked for three weeks now. Any idea?? Thanks

[@CrappieMonster]

I would change out the battery. That is the only other reason I know of.

[@CrappieMonster]

Try switching to your other Ethernet port on the back of the head unit

[@jessieosborne3576]

@@CrappieMonster that where it is right now. I have a gpsmap 1022 not sure if there is anywhere else to plug it. Thank man

[@CrappieMonster]

There should be two ports on the back

[@jessieosborne3576]

@@CrappieMonster still not working. Thanks for helping I sent an email to Garmin so I should hear something back soon.

[@matra904]

Something's wrong with our live scope.It wont show anything clear and won't show anything past 40ft tried everything.We've had it for a year now.Also you have to point it like way off a tree to even barely see the tree!

[@matra904]

We replaced the fuses checked all the connections,wires,and voltage!We have it running off a dewalt battery and never had problems before!Transducer looks good and everything.i think it's cracked on the inside,we're contemplating sending it back to garmin.

[@CrappieMonster]

Send it back. I’m about to send two back for replacement

[@CONCEPTCOLABSYSTEMS]

Great to know thanks' a lot ! ;-)

[@bakervinci163]

I suggest putting dialectic grease before plugging it back up

[@CrappieMonster]

It has it on it.

[@tonymcleroy6729]

Hey, very informative video, thanks, I am hooking my live scope up as we speak, just taking a break. So you are running separate power sources, one to your head unit, and one to your black box is that correct? That was exactly what I was going to do, but I am running the dewalt 20 volt to the black box and a dekota 12 volt lithium to the head unit, will this be ok. And what voltage will be reading on the head unit? Thanks again

[@CrappieMonster]

Yes. It should be around 12 volts.

[@tonymcleroy6729]

@@CrappieMonster Thanks for the reply, I was hoping it would work ok.

[@topwatertrl]

Both must share a common negative so no, wont work correctly. 1 run 3 12ah 18v milwaukee batteries in parallel and power all my garmin units and black box. 126sv, 122sv, 73sv and black box. Isolates entire garmin units from boat voltage and thus no interference. Check for Garmin updates every other month and install them.

[@300zxdriver]

I just hooked up my livescope with 93sv. How can you run separate power to your head unit and black box? The power cable connects go to the black box, doesn’t the head unit get its power from the black box? Please respond ... I get one red blink on black box ...screen black.

[@tonymcleroy6729]

@@300zxdriver I hook my 93sv straight to a Dakota 10 Amp hour 12 volt battery, Then I've got my black box hook up with a dewalt 6 Amp hour battery, with an adapter to run the dewalt battery, and it works great. I have pictures of the set up, mine is all mounted in a, (I guess tool box), it's where I can take it all out of my boat in about 2 minutes. I'll be happy to send the pictures if you want them. Just let me know where to send them.

[@bakervinci163]

One reason I have two scopes

[@craigcoble]

Well he has a new follower in me

[@CrappieMonster]

Thank you!

[@tylersturguess8644]

Brother you’re a fuckin life saver thanks!

[@joekeene6671]

OR

[@wilsonallen5303]

Thank you

[@CrappieMonster]

You're welcome