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Problem with my new Ace 250??

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Well the weather here in Michigan is up to 50 degrees..so I thought I would try out my christmas present. Much to my disappointment...I think there is a problem with my new Garrett.
I was at an old picnic site by a local lake and my detector would keep going off, but giving me a different reading almost all the time. I put it in coin mode and tried again...still would show 5 cent...then 25 cent...sometimes $1. So I dig and find a pull tabs. So I kept trying and I found out that I could tap on the bottom of the coil and it would go off. <img src="/metal/html/cry.gif" border=0 width=40 height=15 alt=":cry"> I kept tapping lightly on the search coil and it kept going off. So I turned down the sensitivity to about half and it wouldn't make a sound when I tapped anymore...but it still doesn't register a target correctly. I even dug down about 4" and planted a dime and scanned over it and sometimes it would detect it as a penny or a quarter, sometimes it wouldn't detect it at all.....I think I have a short or something...I need advice before I send it back and get a new one.
 
My hunting buddy had the same problem,took it to the dealer he bought it from ,he replaced the coil,problem solved.
 
Garrett really looks after its customers well! I have had some problems with detectors too in the past. They are electronic pieces of equipment and can break down just like a TV or computor. Also, detectors will never break if they sit in a closet year after year. On the bright side <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">, you bought a machine made in USA and you will be looked after.
 
I'd say you have a production problem. Call Mary Penson at Garrett or email her and explain the problem. You'll probably get a new machine.
Bill
 
Forgot to say it could be the coil. They act real screwy with a faulty coil. Check with Mary and she may just put one in the mail for you.
Bill
 
Thank you for all the info. I will get a hold of Garrett on Monday and find out about getting a replacement. I am sure they will take care of me. I have heard nothing but good about them so far. <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
 
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