600 heading in for shaft wobble repair

[Phishfindr]

I spent about 45 minutes today (again) trying to figure out what is causing the lower shaft wobble. Now it's driving me batty just thinking about it.

I decided to call Minelab. They're sending me a UPS label to ship it back. I was told that they have replaced some upper shafts because of this issue.

For those of you who have posted your concerns and frustrations regarding the wobble, do yourself a favor and call them. Personally, I'd rather get this behind me ASAP.

I'll update this when I have it back. Hopefully they'll tell me what the issue was so that I can share it with others.

 

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[RustyGold]

Good idea to take care of it ASAP. Best of luck!

 

[eman1000]

This is so strange because I haven't experienced this at all. Do you think it is a cam-lock quality issue or diameter of the shaft inconsistency? I will have to take a closer look at mine and see if there is any wobble but I haven't noticed it. My Vaquero used to make a creaking noise and for the life of me I never could figure it out. I would come and go.. maybe a little soap would have solved it.

 

[1942 merc]

Are you getting YOUR unit back with a new shaft or a replacement / new detector ?

 

[Phishfindr]

This is so strange because I haven't experienced this at all. Do you think it is a cam-lock quality issue or diameter of the shaft inconsistency? I will have to take a closer look at mine and see if there is any wobble but I haven't noticed it. My Vaquero used to make a creaking noise and for the life of me I never could figure it out. I would come and go.. maybe a little soap would have solved it.

My guess is it is the cam-lock. I don’t think it tightens enough to secure the lower shaft properly. It could also be the lock button used. It sits in the shaft with a lot of free play from side to side. I just dropped it off at UPS, so now it’s up to Minelab.

 

[Phishfindr]

Are you getting YOUR unit back with a new shaft or a replacement / new detector ?

They didn’t say, but my guess is they’ll replace the shaft, confirm no wobble, and ship it back to me.

 

[1942 merc]

What all did you have to send back ?

 

[Phishfindr]

What all did you have to send back ?

Everything including headphones. They paid for shipping.

 

[flgliderpilot]

Sounds like they'll just drop ship a new unit.

 

[bleeohio]

Interested in hearing what the issue is. Mine hasn't had any issues, maybe I'm not using it enough? That said, my wife busted my chops the other day when I was planning to get out for a bit and it started raining pretty good. I says heck she's coming down pretty good I might melt, she reminded me that part of my pre-buy plea was it was water proof and I could hunt in a monsoon.
Crazy woman can't remember what she had for lunch but remembers what I said two months ago.. Good luck on your repairs.

 

[Normsel]

In his case they will replace the shaft. If he had control box problems they would replace the control box. I have sent mine in twice and they replace what's wrong with it and send the rest back to you..

 

[Ammoman]

I have read lots of reviews on this machine and plenty of people have noted how it has a flimsy cheap feel to it. I suspect the wobble in the shaft is the culprit leading people to that conclusion.

 

[Truth]

If mine has it I haven’t noticed

 

[flgliderpilot]

I have read lots of reviews on this machine and plenty of people have noted how it has a flimsy cheap feel to it. I suspect the wobble in the shaft is the culprit leading people to that conclusion.

I don't think it's wobble that gives this impression, it's the weight. People said it felt cheap long before the shaft wobble issue came up.

 

[flgliderpilot]

I've noticed that my shaft coupler does not grip the lower shaft like it used to. I can rotate the lower shaft a little even with the coupler cranked down. There is no wobble... yet...

 

[SittingElf]

Minelab service no longer requires you to send in the whole detector and accessories for the wobble problem. They will just have you send in the center shaft now.

 

[Phishfindr]

Minelab service no longer requires you to send in the whole detector and accessories for the wobble problem. They will just have you send in the center shaft now.

I'm one of the last customers to have to send the entire detector (and headphones) in. The policy changed to shaft only the next day after I packed it all up and shipped it out. Looking forward to getting it back.