I just replaced my transducer and it certainly was a challenge. I purchased the Shaft and Motor Hardware Service Kit for reassembly as it provides new O Rings, lube, screws and the transducer motor plugs and tool for removal. It was only $20. Garmin uses locktite on their screws and removing the power cable in the head caused one of the metal nuts imbedded in the plastic to break free. Fortunately epoxy came to my rescue and I didn't have to buy a new motor head cap. I found pulling the cables out of the motor shaft to be more difficult than I'd have thought as those cables were really tight inside. Contrary, pushing the cables back through were not as difficult, and possibly easier because the transducer cable was slid in first. My most challenging portion of reassembly was pushing the motor shaft through the head. Trying to align the key by myself was a bear. It took me two hours to do the disassembly / reassembly, though now that I have done it once and understand the challenges I could probably cut the time in half. Watching your video gave me the confidence to try it. Appreciate all your videos.
Wow! What a nightmare!! I have a Garmin Force and I love it but I am having the same issue with the existing transducer and need to replace it. Garmin didn’t think this one out unfortunately! Thanks for the video!
@@The_Garmin_Guru it was saying that if you have a slight kick out of the transducer (like may be some do and some don’t 🤷🏻♂️) makes a difference in accuracy. The Mount was made to make it level. I’ve never noticed if mine kicks out. May be a gimmick. I don’t know. It wasn’t made by Garmin though.
Hey big bro. About this, I’m having this issue myself. How hard is it actually to complete this? And you said you put a 56 in there instead of the 54? Does that work well?
That's why I didn't buy a TM with a built in Transducer. The design of the Garmin trolling is obvious there first time. I can not believe the way they have all the cables wrapped around the top of the TM. Looks like they just got frustrated and said screw it and just decided to wrap them around the top. And this is the Most expensive TM on the market.
So I’m assuming you’re one of the guys who will comment but won’t have a conversation back. I’m glad you found a trolling motor to your liking. I have zero problem with my force and I love it. Thanks for watching bud. Hope you catch them.
I agree, I think I am going to go with a Motor Guide Tour Pro that doesn’t have a built in transducer. This is a real clusterf**k to have to go through to replace a transducer. I now have a Minn Kota Fortrex with a GT54 transducer mounted on it and it has went out twice, I can’t imagine having to go through all this BS twice!
The transducer has a ceramic plate in the transducer that is part of the side scan. If you hit the transducer on something hard it will crack/break the ceramic plate causing it to lose one side. It is common if you fish shallow water with stumps or rocks. Garmin should send the trolling motor kit when sending the replacement so make sure you tell them you need the trolling motor transducer replacement kit. It has a new nose piece and everything you will need to replace the bad transducer except the thread lock.
I just replaced my transducer and it certainly was a challenge. I purchased the Shaft and Motor Hardware Service Kit for reassembly as it provides new O Rings, lube, screws and the transducer motor plugs and tool for removal. It was only $20. Garmin uses locktite on their screws and removing the power cable in the head caused one of the metal nuts imbedded in the plastic to break free. Fortunately epoxy came to my rescue and I didn't have to buy a new motor head cap. I found pulling the cables out of the motor shaft to be more difficult than I'd have thought as those cables were really tight inside. Contrary, pushing the cables back through were not as difficult, and possibly easier because the transducer cable was slid in first. My most challenging portion of reassembly was pushing the motor shaft through the head. Trying to align the key by myself was a bear. It took me two hours to do the disassembly / reassembly, though now that I have done it once and understand the challenges I could probably cut the time in half. Watching your video gave me the confidence to try it. Appreciate all your videos.
Agreed bud
Wow! What a nightmare!! I have a Garmin Force and I love it but I am having the same issue with the existing transducer and need to replace it. Garmin didn’t think this one out unfortunately!
Thanks for the video!
That's why I when with the Minn Kota Quest !! No updates works perfect every time
I hope I never have to replace the transducer but that’s a great video thanks in advance 😢😢
Glad it helped
😂 awesome video
Thx ✊🏾
Glad you enjoyed
Glad you mentioned that they go out not good
Gotta be honest.
@@The_Garmin_Guru maybe my 54 is going out too… I mean my 56 lol
Did you see the transducer mount that one of the guys had that is fishing the BASS at Harris Chain. I think that’s where I saw it.
Naw bud I can’t say I did
@@The_Garmin_Guru it was saying that if you have a slight kick out of the transducer (like may be some do and some don’t 🤷🏻♂️) makes a difference in accuracy. The Mount was made to make it level. I’ve never noticed if mine kicks out. May be a gimmick. I don’t know. It wasn’t made by Garmin though.
Hey big bro. About this, I’m having this issue myself. How hard is it actually to complete this? And you said you put a 56 in there instead of the 54? Does that work well?
And any other tips before I tackle this 😂???
No you can’t install a 56. I said some people have. Stick with the 54
I know you’re not a Garmin tech lol but is there a reason why the 56 won’t work on the force?
@@probl3mx435 it will work but you would have to cut the skeg because it’s much longer.
@@The_Garmin_Guru the skeg? What’s that lol I’m sorry
Can I install gt56 sonar in Garminforce?
Yes but you’ll have trim on the skeg
@@The_Garmin_Guru
Thanks
That's why I didn't buy a TM with a built in Transducer. The design of the Garmin trolling is obvious there first time. I can not believe the way they have all the cables wrapped around the top of the TM. Looks like they just got frustrated and said screw it and just decided to wrap them around the top. And this is the Most expensive TM on the market.
So I’m assuming you’re one of the guys who will comment but won’t have a conversation back. I’m glad you found a trolling motor to your liking. I have zero problem with my force and I love it. Thanks for watching bud. Hope you catch them.
I agree, I think I am going to go with a Motor Guide Tour Pro that doesn’t have a built in transducer. This is a real clusterf**k to have to go through to replace a transducer. I now have a Minn Kota Fortrex with a GT54 transducer mounted on it and it has went out twice, I can’t imagine having to go through all this BS twice!
I’ve not heard much of that happening
I’ve personally had two gt54 go bad.
The transducer has a ceramic plate in the transducer that is part of the side scan. If you hit the transducer on something hard it will crack/break the ceramic plate causing it to lose one side. It is common if you fish shallow water with stumps or rocks. Garmin should send the trolling motor kit when sending the replacement so make sure you tell them you need the trolling motor transducer replacement kit. It has a new nose piece and everything you will need to replace the bad transducer except the thread lock.