Racer 2 ground balance problems

[Kapok]

I've twice had problems ground balancing my Racer 2. I can bob it 20+ times and it never locks on. I tried turning it off and back on, I even moved about 50 yards away. I gave up and just hunted with it. About an hour later I got it to balance, but seemed like I had to pump it a lot longer than normal. I've had this happen twice now at two different locations. Anyone else experience this?

 

[Dave_E]

Remove coil cover.
Clean coil and cover.
Replace coil cover.
Disconnect coil cable from control housing.
Check your coil cable make sure it's wound properly around shaft and secured to the shaft about 10-12 inches above coil.
Reconnect coil cable to control housing ensuring proper connection.

 

[Kapok]

Thanks. I'll give it a shot.

 

[Stoof-tabsallday]

I know this may sound stupid but I have to try and cover the bases....

When I first got mine, I tried to balance by pulling the trigger (pinpoint) instead of pushing.

Also, try all said above along with switching coils to rule out the coil as long as you have another.

If you keep having an issue, contact dilek for further troubleshooting....

Dilek@noktadetectors.com

Also check your isat settings. I lowered mine down early on but usually only affects the mineral indication.

While you're at it make sure you aren't using ground tracking in any of the disc modes. Only use that In all metal.

I would, if all else failed, reset to factory default and maybe new batteries but I don't see the batteries being the issue if the meter is showing power.

Most of these may seem Ludacris but it's best to remove all other possibilities before making an issue for dilek. But by all means if these don't work co tact dilek for further professional assistance

 

[Kapok]

I know this may sound stupid but I have to try and cover the bases....

When I first got mine, I tried to balance by pulling the trigger (pinpoint) instead of pushing.

Also, try all said above along with switching coils to rule out the coil as long as you have another.

If you keep having an issue, contact dilek for further troubleshooting....

Dilek@noktadetectors.com

Also check your isat settings. I lowered mine down early on but usually only affects the mineral indication.

While you're at it make sure you aren't using ground tracking in any of the disc modes. Only use that In all metal.

I would, if all else failed, reset to factory default and maybe new batteries but I don't see the batteries being the issue if the meter is showing power.

Most of these may seem Ludacris but it's best to remove all other possibilities before making an issue for dilek. But by all means if these don't work co tact dilek for further professional assistance

Thanks. I've done all of these except the isat / ground tracking. I'll check those. Thanks for the tips.

 

[kansa54]

I experienced the same thing yesterday. I tried several times at different locations but wouldn't lock in. I finally gave up and just started using it. After about 15 minutes I tried to ground balance it and it worked perfectly. Don't have a clue what was going on.

 

[Kapok]

I experienced the same thing yesterday. I tried several times at different locations but wouldn't lock in. I finally gave up and just started using it. After about 15 minutes I tried to ground balance it and it worked perfectly. Don't have a clue what was going on.

My experience as well. Eventually it will balance, but if it's not in the mood, it's just not going to do it. Kinda like a teenager.