mn90403 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Trent: We are about 6hrs away from the nearest McDonalds here Mitchel, no electronic stores out this way. When I said people had asked about things 'here' I didn't mean about on the forum but HERE in the United States. Many of us can't solder or have the soldering equipment although we could go to Harbor Freight and get that stuff for under $20! Steve probably did it right. So ... there is still a problem I hope you have fixed already. Mitchel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelPhase Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 When I make the patch leads I also put another plug on to the original coil. That way it can still be used. Have you tried the original coil with the patch lead? If it works then the fault is with the x coil. If not then either the patch lead is wired incorrectly or the ic in the plug has been damaged. regards Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I recall JP mentioning this issue in the past but this is the first user I've seen post about it. I dont watch other forums, are other people having this problem too? How common is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 My original Zed 14" coil housing got damaged. It still worked and detected gold, but it was getting really touchy in desert weeds and undergrowth. I used the coil connector from that coil to make the patch lead. I followed all the directions on soldering, but the first chance to check it was when I got to WA, as the new X coil was waiting for me out here. When it wouldn't work out here, Trent gave the connection a pretty good going over visually and then checked the continuity, So, I don't have the original coil and the corresponding 5 pin female connection to make the necessary compatibility check. Dave mentioned that he had a spare patch lead, as soon as he surfaces hopefully we can do some swapping to check as to whether it is the coil or the patch lead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 On 29 05 JP wrote "Or it could be because a “Coil Not Connected” problem is too scary to deal with?????" Apparently he is aware of the problem. I hope you get this problem sorted quickly Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Condor said: My original Zed 14" coil housing got damaged. It still worked and detected gold, but it was getting really touchy in desert weeds and undergrowth. I used the coil connector from that coil to make the patch lead. I followed all the directions on soldering, but the first chance to check it was when I got to WA, as the new X coil was waiting for me out here. When it wouldn't work out here, Trent gave the connection a pretty good going over visually and then checked the continuity, So, I don't have the original coil and the corresponding 5 pin female connection to make the necessary compatibility check. Dave mentioned that he had a spare patch lead, as soon as he surfaces hopefully we can do some swapping to check as to whether it is the coil or the patch lead. Does your Z work with Dennis' coil or any other Z coil in the camp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, mn90403 said: Does your Z work with Dennis' coil or any other Z coil in the camp? Nothing wrong with the machine, I have a new Minelab replacement 14" coil on it presently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent King Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 17 minutes ago, davsgold said: Ok, I have been out bush, and out of phone reception for about a week, I can try and work out with Condor somewhere to meet up and try my patch lead on the coil or try another coil on his machine with my patch lead, etc. That way it will determine what is causing the problem. regards dave You might have to meet up pretty close Dave, I don’t know how far the old Ute that we got for them will make it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanursepaul Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Alright,,,, progress! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakmagnet Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Lots of interest in this thread. Hope it works out gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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