Bad coil?

[Fire Fighter 43]

I have a bad 11” coil that is out of warranty. My 3030 goes nuts when it is plugged in. My other 3 coils work great. My question is. Has anyone had a coil repaired that was out of warranty? If so what was the approximate cost. I’m trying to determine if is worth fixing or if I should just get a new one. Thank you.

 

[bklein]

I haven't heard of this actually being done wih CTX coils but perhaps just try an ohmmeter test on the connector pins. Maybe you can fix it by installing a new connector.
Let me know how much you want for it if you give up on it. Not like I really need another but I'm curious if I can fix it. If you are in southern CA I am in south OC.

 

[IDXMonster]

Jeff... coilrepair@gmail.com if you don't have it. Bill Lahr is, or at least was,in Compton,CA. I do not know if he repairs CTX coils but I'm sure he could if it were a wiring issue. That is,if he is still around. That way you could get a price right from the guy doing the work.
That kinda hurts,having the 11" down. The 17" is great in the open but stinks in the woods!
Good luck....
Kevin

 

[lytle78]

William Lahr
514 West Bennett Street
Compton, CA 90220-4604
Phone: (310) 635-0869
E-mail: coilrepair@gmail.com

 

[Fire Fighter 43]

Thanks for the information

 

[Fire Fighter 43]

I just got a reply back from Minelab. Minelab does not fix coils. Hopefully the contact you gave me can help or I will have to buy a new one (ouch$$$).

 

[IDXMonster]

Let us know if he can help,that way if someone else runs into a bad one maybe they'll have an alternative to new. And yeah...ouch! But...since that Equinox is tearin' it up maybe just get one of those!innochio Something tells me you know better...

 

[Fire Fighter 43]

Let us know if he can help,that way if someone else runs into a bad one maybe they'll have an alternative to new. And yeah...ouch! But...since that Equinox is tearin' it up maybe just get one of those!innochio Something tells me you know better...

I’m already 1st on the list for an Equinox 800 with my dealer. I’m seriously thinking of not replacing the coil, at least until I see how the Equinox compares.

 

[treasure_hunter]

If issue is on connector end it can be fixed, if it is on the coil end not a lot you can do. Strain relief is not a connection point, it is a pass through point, cable is hard wired to coil windings with circuit board and a coat of resin is pored over the top. Most failures at coil are under strain relief.