At Pro false signals

[JVA5th]

Recently I've been having Issues with my At Pro. It will suddenly start getting rapid bursts of signals and no matter what I do once it starts I can't stop it. Then sometimes it just will stop getting signals. I don't think it is an inference issue as even if I move and chance the frequency it still will do it. Only thing that fixes it is to remove the batteries and put them back. The coil is a new 5x8 so I don't think it is a coil issue either. I also make sure the connector is secure as I know that causes issues. I fear something internally is going wrong with it, I can't afford a new one so I'm pretty bummed out. Hopefully though someone may know something I'm missing.

 

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[xr7ator]

If it doesn't happen with the old coil, it's the new coil. I'd check this out first.
Have you tried a factory reset before pulling the batteries out?
Call Garrett. They are very helpful whether the warranty is expired or not.

 

[JVA5th]

If it doesn't happen with the old coil, it's the new coil. I'd check this out first.
Have you tried a factory reset before pulling the batteries out?
Call Garrett. They are very helpful whether the warranty is expired or not.

I got a new 5x8 because the old one would stop getting signals randomly. Though when I had snugly rewrapped the wire around the metal detector it fixed it but I still got the new 5x8 as I knew the wire was probably messed up. This one was working fine then all of a sudden the problem just would randomly start happening and only taking the batteries out would fix it but eventually it happens again. I've not contacted Garrett yet.

 

[JVA5th]

Even if I contact them and it needs repairs I don't think I can afford it. To get the detector I had to save up money for awhile. I'm sure it is past warranty. It really bums me out, I love getting out and detecting and always has been a good way for me to deal with my anxiety disorder. I'm dreading being told that the internals have gone bad.

 

[JVA5th]

Also I've done the factory reset that doesn't fix it. The only thing that has got it to stop for a varying amount of time is removing the batteries and putting them back in. I'm not sure why that is.

 

[digging440yrs]

Check battery compartment door for proper seal/ tightness-----check battery holder and clean it-------good luck, Tom

 

[JVA5th]

Check battery compartment door for proper seal/ tightness-----check battery holder and clean it-------good luck, Tom

I haven't thought to try that I may try putting something in the compartment to make the batteries fit tight and see if I get any change.

 

[Loco-Digger]

My Fisher F4 acted that way when it got moisture in the control box.

 

[JVA5th]

My Fisher F4 acted that way when it got moisture in the control box.

I'm not sure how moisture would of got in the control box, but still a plausible explanation.

 

[rickb1]

Mine did the same thing. So much for water proof.

 

[JVA5th]

Mine did the same thing. So much for water proof.

Yeah it went out completely like 2 months ago. Got ahold of the company sent it for repairs. Only cost me 160 and got a upgraded chip for the metal detector on top of it all. Guess the chip had something wrong with it. Really was impressed by how helpful they were. Good customer service