Marcum lx 5 issues

[saltwater cowboy]

Hey all. my lx 5 is not working. hope it's just the battery but i thought even if its dead when plugged in to outlet would still turn on unit. Plugged it in for few hours, turned it on,it makes a sound but no lights etc. Battery holds zero charge.
Before i buy a new battery and/or send it away for repairs is there anyone near beaumont or leduc with a similar unit that i could try with mine ? send a PM if so
Thanks

[old dog]

Sounds like a battery. Have had same issue. Battery is only $30 unless u go lithium

[fishhawk1650]

I have a Marcum LX5 and live in Leduc. I have no issues with mine except changed battery after 5 yrs and would be happy to see if yours works off my platform. PM me if you are interested

[dfrobert]

12volts is 12volts. Hook it up to another battery and try it out.

[A.DENG]

It might be worth to check the fuse on the charge line.

[Whammies]

I use a 12 volt car battery. My latest issue with my Marcum is it not a clear picture compare to a friend's marcum. We gat it out at the same lake at the same time.

[saltwater cowboy]

Never thought about using a car battery. Will give that a try tomorrow .
Didn't realize there was an in line fuse.
Thanks fishhawk. will send you a PM

[owlhoot]

Marcum also had issues with the battery meter, I had to remove mine

[saltwater cowboy]

Got it sorted out. Battery was dead but the biggest issue was a broken wire in the line. Thanks for the advice guys. Since i'll be fishing in the shack i'm going to run it from my lawn mower battery.
Salty