Chattery coil - A simple solution
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Chattery coil - A simple solution
Hi Guys,
As most members know I just bought a GP Extreme. I found over the last week that the signal was very jumpy on quiet to medium soil and unbearable on highly mineralised soil (like being under a powerline!). Being a newbie to the game, I sought advice and went through all the different settings etc. I finally returned to where I purchased it and within minutes they had it sorted.
The problem was simple. The contact points on the female plug of the coil had opened from the previous owner 'wobbling' the plug out. After closling them slightly with a very small screwdriver to give a better contact, the chattering was gone. Here is a photo (this is the battery lead, but same principle) of what I mean.
I will state that I am not a technician and anyone that attempts this does so at their own risk.
That said, I thought I’d pass on the knowledge gained as a possible solution in case anyone else comes across a similar problem.
Cheers,
Nature Pete.
As most members know I just bought a GP Extreme. I found over the last week that the signal was very jumpy on quiet to medium soil and unbearable on highly mineralised soil (like being under a powerline!). Being a newbie to the game, I sought advice and went through all the different settings etc. I finally returned to where I purchased it and within minutes they had it sorted.
The problem was simple. The contact points on the female plug of the coil had opened from the previous owner 'wobbling' the plug out. After closling them slightly with a very small screwdriver to give a better contact, the chattering was gone. Here is a photo (this is the battery lead, but same principle) of what I mean.
I will state that I am not a technician and anyone that attempts this does so at their own risk.
That said, I thought I’d pass on the knowledge gained as a possible solution in case anyone else comes across a similar problem.
Cheers,
Nature Pete.
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Re: Chattery coil - A simple solution
absolutely fantastic post pete
i know there could be many reasons for a chattery coil, but this is a fantastic 'first step' in the elimination process
Thanks for that, cheers
i know there could be many reasons for a chattery coil, but this is a fantastic 'first step' in the elimination process
Thanks for that, cheers
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Re: Chattery coil - A simple solution
Thanks for the post Pete.Definitely a good starting check point.
Couldn't help myself noticing chattery and female plug, what a coincidence
Couldn't help myself noticing chattery and female plug, what a coincidence
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Re: Chattery coil - A simple solution
GDAY PETE
the contact points of the plug have opened a bit on the female end since the previous owner mmmmnnnn ye what are we talking about again
good scratchin
cheers the speciman
the contact points of the plug have opened a bit on the female end since the previous owner mmmmnnnn ye what are we talking about again
good scratchin
cheers the speciman
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