Propointer problem :(

[silversnacher]

My pro-pointer is messing up, the side beeps at about the same distance as the tip now! The pics are when it starts to beep

Is there a way I can send this to garrett and have them fix it? Thanks

 

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[silversnacher]

Should I email garrett customer support?

 

[Tucson Dan]

I notice my pointer will sometimes beep at me if pressure is applied to the tip. Anyone else experienced this?

 

[silversnacher]

Yes the tip thing happens to me to!

 

[GrizLeeBear]

It is supposed to beep on side hits. This is so that when you stick it in a hole and the object is embedded to the side, you will get a hit. Some people feel this is a weakness for this pin-pointer. The little instruction booklet tells how to use it in this way.

 

[silversnacher]

It is supposed to beep on side hits. This is so that when you stick it in a hole and the object is embedded to the side, you will get a hit. Some people feel this is a weakness for this pin-pointer. The little instruction booklet tells how to use it in this way.

I know it's supposed to beep on the side but is it supposed to do it that much? I don't know maybe I just need better batteries...

 

[PullTabPete]

Just call Garrett.

I had a pro pointer purchased last may and it worked for few months then start flaking out some. It would only detect when it was almost touching the object, then if I opened it up put the battery back in it would work normal for a few minutes than do it again, I changed batteries a few times but I could tell it wasn't right. Then one day it just stuck making a noise. I Called and sent it in( I paid about $4 postage) They sent it back and it worked for a few weeks then same issue with not having a normal range, I called again and sent it in(Paid postage again). This time they sent back a brand new pointerand it has seemed to work fine the few times I used it, but the season still hasn't started here yet.

On my original one, I also found it would beep when I but pressure on the tip, I don't know if that is normal and not sure if my replacement one does that.

Customer service is good at Garrett, but both times there was about a 2 week turn around.

HH,

Pete

 

[silversnacher]

Here this is what's happening


http://youtube.com/watch?v=fveIaxIjY9U

 

[Keppy]

Here this is what's happening


Garrett Pro Pointer Problem, Help! - YouTube

Well mine does the same thing the one in the video does ...The tip and on the side half way up..... But it never bother's me on the recovery of a item...So what makes it a problem?.. Seems ok to me......

 

[McKinney_5900]

They are supposed to beep sides and tip. It is the way they are. I like'em that way. martin

 

[silversnacher]

I guess it's fine if its the same as all of yours but it just seems weird....I've had it for pretty long now so I don't know why I just noticed it :P

 

[SusanMN]

Try replacing the batteries if it is acting strange. My original set that came with the pinpointer only lasted a a week or so and then the propointer went crazy, sounding off at nothing. Couldn't hurt to check them.

 

[Ism]

My pro-pointer is messing up, the side beeps at about the same distance as the tip now! The pics are when it starts to beep

Is there a way I can send this to garrett and have them fix it? Thanks

This is normal Propointer operation and benificial. You use the tip to pinpoint the target in the bottom of the plug, but the side detection helps when sweeping the sides of your plug.
Its also great for a coin spill. I just sweep the side of my PP on the ground to locate multiple surface targets. One can only imagine how hard it would be to find them if only the tip detected.


If you start getting depth on the side and almost none on the tip, then you have a problem.

 

[peanutman]

turn it on hold the power button again after it is turned on until it gives a rapped set of beeps then let go of the power button. it is a manual reset to original factory setting. this needs to be done and it will solve your problem.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Your Pro-Pointer is working the right way

 

[whammy]

What everybody else said. Your propointer is working properly. Mine works great, but I got in the habit of using it with my left hand. I read a tip that gives you some more distance when using it. I slide my wedding ring finger down the pointer until it starts to vibrate and back off just a little. This will give you another inch or so of detection. Works for me. Good luck hunting.

 

[Tucson Dan]

I have a tendency of grabbing fists of dirt to check with either the pointer or the Ace 350 and forget sometimes that I'm wearing my ring. You would think I would learn after a while.