Lowrance lgc-2000 update issues

[deanjo68ss]

I need some help my lms 332c was updated to version 1.9.0 but the gps antenna module wasnt. Lowrances update states that this must be done first. Now i have tried to update the gps module and my 332c head unit dosnt show the browse mmc files menu .its missing. If i go to network and select bus setup it shows lgc-2000 and no software version.the 332c head unit and gps all work yet,as well as the navionics maps. Any ideas outher than calling /e mailing lowrance ?

[SingleShot]

Here are the instructions for when I did my unit a couple of years ago.

Installation Instructions

Make sure the MMC/SD card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
Insert an MMC/SD card with at least 2 MB of free space into the MMC/SD card reader.

Click on the "Install Now" link above to go to the installation web page.

Wait for the Java web installer to download and run. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions.
If you are not sure about a step, just select the default choice. When the installer finishes you will prompted to click Finish to exit.
If not already, turn your Lowrance head unit off.
Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card slot.
Make sure that your LGC-2000 is connected to your head unit and that both are powered properly.
Turn your head unit on.
Press the MENU button twice, press the down arrow until "Browse MMC Files..." is highlighted, and then press the ENT button.
Highlight the LGC2000_v170.luf file and press the WPT button five (5) times.
A progress bar should appear. Wait for the update to finish completely.
Restart the head unit.

I hope this helps.

I still have the v1.7 and v1.9 in case you need them.

JK

[BassFisher1]

Originally Posted by deanjo68ss

I need some help my lms 332c was updated to version 1.9.0 but the gps antenna module wasnt. Lowrances update states that this must be done first. Now i have tried to update the gps module and my 332c head unit dosnt show the browse mmc files menu .its missing. If i go to network and select bus setup it shows lgc-2000 and no software version.the 332c head unit and gps all work yet,as well as the navionics maps. Any ideas outher than calling /e mailing lowrance ?

To update the lgc-2000, you need to downgrade your software first. Update the 2000, then re-update the 332.

[Andre (wallyandre)]

To update the lgc-2000, you need to downgrade your software first. Update the 2000, then re-update the 332.

I don't think you can do a downgrade from a upgrade

I and hundreds of others have had to reinstall v1.6 because 1.9 had issues with the sonar not working properly when in shallow weeds. I went back to rev 1.6 because it works better. Be cautious upgrading your lms332. I recommend keeping an old rev handy just in case you have the same problem so many others have. Lowrance will just tell you your transducer is bad which isn't necessarily the case. Sorry but these so called lowrance upgrades have cost me tons of my valuable time between both my lms 332 and my lcx25c. They never did resolve the issue with their software on these units before giving up.

[deanjo68ss]

Originally Posted by SingleShot

Here are the instructions for when I did my unit a couple of years ago.

Installation Instructions

Make sure the MMC/SD card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
Insert an MMC/SD card with at least 2 MB of free space into the MMC/SD card reader.

Click on the "Install Now" link above to go to the installation web page.

Wait for the Java web installer to download and run. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions.
If you are not sure about a step, just select the default choice. When the installer finishes you will prompted to click Finish to exit.
If not already, turn your Lowrance head unit off.
Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card slot.
Make sure that your LGC-2000 is connected to your head unit and that both are powered properly.
Turn your head unit on.
Press the MENU button twice, press the down arrow until "Browse MMC Files..." is highlighted, and then press the ENT button.
Highlight the LGC2000_v170.luf file and press the WPT button five (5) times.
A progress bar should appear. Wait for the update to finish completely.
Restart the head unit.

I hope this helps.

I still have the v1.7 and v1.9 in case you need them.

JK

THANKS FOR THE INFO SINGLE SHOT. I DONT HAVE ANY PREVIOUS REVISIONS TO FALL BACK ON LIKE THE V1.6 0R V1.7 IF YOU, OR ANY ONE CAN SEND ME THE DOWN LOAD,PLEASE DO SO.SOME OUTHERS HAVE ALSO TOLD ME I MUST INSTALL THE OLDER VERSIONS FIRST AND THEN REINSTALL V 1.9 WITH THE GPS 2000 MODULE UPDATE FIRST,THEN THE 332C HEAD UNIT. BECAUSE OF THE MENUS WERE CHANGED. THANKS DEAN. deanjo68ss@sio.midco.net

[BassFisher1]

Originally Posted by Andre

I don't think you can do a downgrade from a upgrade

With the LMS and LCX units, yes you can. With the HDS units, you cannot.

Originally Posted by deanjo68ss

THANKS FOR THE INFO SINGLE SHOT. I DONT HAVE ANY PREVIOUS REVISIONS TO FALL BACK ON LIKE THE V1.6 0R V1.7 IF YOU, OR ANY ONE CAN SEND ME THE DOWN LOAD,PLEASE DO SO.SOME OUTHERS HAVE ALSO TOLD ME I MUST INSTALL THE OLDER VERSIONS FIRST AND THEN REINSTALL V 1.9 WITH THE GPS 2000 MODULE UPDATE FIRST,THEN THE 332C HEAD UNIT. BECAUSE OF THE MENUS WERE CHANGED. THANKS DEAN. deanjo68ss@sio.midco.net

1.6
http://bassfisher1.zoomshare.com/fil...MS332_v160.zip

1.7
http://bassfisher1.zoomshare.com/fil...MS332_v170.zip

[deanjo68ss]

Originally Posted by bassfisher1

with the lms and lcx units, yes you can. With the hds units, you cannot.



1.6
http://bassfisher1.zoomshare.com/fil...ms332_v160.zip

1.7
http://bassfisher1.zoomshare.com/fil...ms332_v170.zip

thanks bassfisher1 for the software i will give it a try this weekend, when i have more time. And i will let you guys know. Again thanks for all the help.

[Crankbaiter]

Where in the menu help can a guy go to see what version the LCG antena is running?

I know whwere to look for the software version the LCX
unit itself is running obviously but I have not found the info for the antena
Thanks

[deanjo68ss]

Press the Menu button twice on your display unit.
Select Network
Select Bus Setup
Select the LGC-2000. The software version will be displayed along with other data.
If your version is not 1.9.0 software,than you will need to update the module.

Warning: If you have an LGC-2000 GPS receiver/antenna connected to your unit, please update the LGC-2000 before updating the control head unit. Hope this helps. dean