helix 12 shutting down with engine start

[rommel]

anyone else having the problem with there helix shutting down with engine start up? i have 8 gauge running from battery to a buss under dash and it never was a problem with my 998 before thoughts ?

[Huntindave]

Originally Posted by rommel

anyone else having the problem with there helix shutting down with engine start up? i have 8 gauge running from battery to a buss under dash and it never was a problem with my 998 before thoughts ?

Check your connections and the health of the battery. You are getting a voltage drop.

[prov1800]

Thats a indication of a poor battery.The engine requires x amount of amps and when it senses there is not enougj it will shut everything drawning power off.

[tandm]

I had the same issue with a helix nine. Took the connections off at the battery, shined everything up with a small wire brush, applied a coat of dielectric grease to all contact areas and reassembled everything. That worked for two years, and, then, the battery needed to be replaced.

[Ltrain]

May want to run directly to battery, make sure you have inline fuse. If the problem persists after that it may be time to look for a new battery.

Have same issue except I have 2 helix 10's and a 12 inch running. when live baiting with electric motor only, same problem here. I only have a grp27 interstate running graphs and main motor. Had interstate guy test battery last spring and it tested good but thinking I'll move up to grp 31, hoping that would help?? I have the problem when only trolling for about 3 hrs or so BUT, that is a lot of graphs running and along with the radio, livewells kicking on etc. I suppose it's almost to be expected?

[7 Mag]

Originally Posted by rommel

anyone else having the problem with there helix shutting down with engine start up? i have 8 gauge running from battery to a buss under dash and it never was a problem with my 998 before thoughts ?

I think it's best to use a house battery for electronics. I had the same issue with my Helix 10, moved all of my electronics to a group 29 house battery and haven't had any issues since.

what is a house battery?

[7 Mag]

Originally Posted by same thing

what is a house battery?

It’s an independent battery used for your electronics, my big motor is the only thing wired to the starting battery.

[Ltrain]

I too now use a group 31 house battery for my graphs and sonar related accessories. I felt the main motor battery would be under too much of a drain trying to power everything by itself. Also like a battery dedicated to my graphs to minimize interference. I do run 3 12" graphs, a sonarhub and a LSS sidescan unit so I know that's pulling alot of juice. Systems been great so far.