dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Out prospecting I had my Gold Bug on the ground while digging for a nugget. It toppled over on it's side and then started making a loud noise and wont stop. It sounds like the threshold when its turned up all the way. It only stops when you take both batteries out... Anyone know what might cause this? Thanks! Gena Quote Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,581 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Guessing you damaged a POT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,765 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 8 hours ago, dallasdarlin said: Out prospecting I had my Gold Bug on the ground while digging for a nugget. It toppled over on it's side and then started making a loud noise and wont stop. It sounds like the threshold when its turned up all the way. It only stops when you take both batteries out... Anyone know what might cause this? Thanks! Gena How big was the nugget? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 969 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 If you aren't totally familiar with the tuning controls, one of them may have been knocked out of position. Start from scratch and go thru set up - turn on-balance - procedure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Morlock said: How big was the nugget? Lol... Pea size but Shiny!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 hours ago, frank c said: If you aren't totally familiar with the tuning controls, one of them may have been knocked out of position. Start from scratch and go thru set up - turn on-balance - procedure. I have a feeling the Threshold is stuck because of the way it sounds. None of the controls work. All you can hear immediately when placing batteries back in the compartment is the loud noise. The volume won't shut it off and the threshold knob underneath won't shut the sound off :( No way to even use my bug... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sonoran Dave 2,148 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Send it back to Fisher. They do a thorough job and turn around time is pretty good from I've heard. http://www.fisherlab.com/hobby/service.htm 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,765 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 45 minutes ago, dallasdarlin said: I have a feeling the Threshold is stuck because of the way it sounds. None of the controls work. All you can hear immediately when placing batteries back in the compartment is the loud noise. The volume won't shut it off and the threshold knob underneath won't shut the sound off :( No way to even use my bug... Sorry to see you're having an issue with it. Mine took a beating in the time I used it and the only problem I had was a bad coil which Fisher promptly replaced. I would send it back to Fisher and have them repair it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, Sonoran Dave said: Send it back to Fisher. They do a thorough job and turn around time is pretty good from I've heard. http://www.fisherlab.com/hobby/service.htm Unfortunately my warranty has expired... grrrrr lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Morlock said: Sorry to see you're having an issue with it. Mine took a beating in the time I used it and the only problem I had was a bad coil which Fisher promptly replaced. I would send it back to Fisher and have them repair it. Warranty has expired 😭 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,765 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I would call Fisher and describe the issue. Perhaps they can give you an idea of what the problem is and give an estimate. Otherwise you'll have to get another detector. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 969 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Yeah maybe coil and or pot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 838 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 My results of repair with Fisher have been pretty bad. Speaker not working going in, still not working coming out. Loose screws on circuit board, face plate switch nuts loose. Just overall slacker work in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 30 minutes ago, Morlock said: I would call Fisher and describe the issue. Perhaps they can give you an idea of what the problem is and give an estimate. Otherwise you'll have to get another detector. Yea, I left a message for a Tech guy there. If I don't hear back this afternoon I'll call him again. Looks like it's only drywashing for now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fredmason 1,135 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Try a different coil...you may have a short at the. Connector.....or in the control box. I don’t remember if you have a faceplate....nothing to lose by looking fred 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Thanks Fred 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LipCa 357 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) No faceplate. You have to take the knobs off and pull it out from the back. A little more than that but that's basically it.. I've had pretty good service with Fisher. As a matter of fact, I have one(GB2) to send in now. Threshold won't work. (but not noisy) Edited March 3, 2020 by LipCa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bedrock Bob 4,184 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I have had several coils go bad on the GB2. That sure could be it. I had one that would just scream at you when you turn on the machine. It should be pretty easy to find another coil to plug in and see if it fixes it. The GB2 is a popular machine. A couple years ago I had my GB2 tuned and a new coil put on. I sent it to El Paso to be repaired and a fellow named Felix hooked me up. It works better than ever and the service was good. So just give them a call and I bet they can fix it for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Im going to a shop tomorrow that has a coil. He said i can put it on to see if that's the problem. Wish me luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dallasdarlin 0 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 7 hours ago, LipCa said: No faceplate. You have to take the knobs off and pull it out from the back. A little more than that but that's basically it.. I've had pretty good service with Fisher. As a matter of fact, I have one(GB2) to send in now. Threshold won't work. (but not noisy) Thanks!! 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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