Bad Coil on AT Max?

[BLStone68]

Got my AT Max yesterday. I picked up a used GTA 350 last month to try out but really never used it.

So this AT Max is pretty much my first detector. I think this is common sense but just wanted to double check.

Very First Time I turned it on it started beeping like crazy, cursor starts hitting targets.
This was indoors appox 3 foot from the floor and 5 foot from a wall.

I took it outside and turned it on again and the same thing happened. even pointing the coil straight up in the air and turn it on, it still would flip out.

I tried the sensitivity and found I have to turn it down to 2 bars to get it to stop.

But even after that, if I easily shake the detector, it beeps with the shakes.
If I wiggle the coil wire it beeps.
If I tap on the coil with my finger it beeps.

This is a bad coil right? :sad:

 

[Parkologist]

connector is seated in well? they are a major pain

 

[JimmyCT]

2x
That's my question as well.

connector is seated in well? they are a major pain

 

[BLStone68]

connector is seated in well? they are a major pain

I think so, Even though it seemed easy to assemble, I had the Garrett video on and paused step by step to make sure I did everything like Steve Moore did.

I been trying different things all day. I've connected and disconnected it a bunch of times.
I even tried not connecting the coil to the stem, and with the coil not connected to the stem and holding it in my hand, I can tap my finger on the coil and it beeps.
It's starting to seem like I'm just not meant to have this hobby.
I'm going to contact the dealer tomorrow an see if they can at least send me a new coil.

 

[Dancer]

Take out that 350 while you're waiting. You will be pleased. Let us know, ok.
Dancer

 

[Waterdog]

Or Bad machine Never know what is under your coil because the numbers are always jumping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjHyNBhQQEo

 

[BLStone68]

I called Garrett and they are sending me a new stock coil, I should have it in a few days.

I got a 4.5" Sniper coil and I put that on my machine this morning, seems to be working fine. Even on full sensitivity it doesn't make a sound.

 

[Dang]

In and outside my house just about every metal detector (and I have had a lot!) went nutzo. I would have to crank the sensitivity way down.
But my newest detector (ATPro) behaves marvelously out there. Just wish I had more time to go hunting. That's even more frustrating.

 

[Grunter]

Not being flip but you can't GB the Max indoors. If you didn't GB properly outside it is going to act crazy. I thought I had the same problem when I got my machine. The fine folks at Garrett sent me another coil and when I put it on my machine same behavior. I then spend time making adjustments and I eliminated most of the noise and the VDI wandering. When you get a good tone you have to really slow down your swing and pass over the target a number of times to verify. I took the Max out this evening in a yard I have pounded with my ATP and ETRAC and I found a 1912 and 1918 wheat in the same hole with 4-5 nails and a bottle cap The depth was 8-10". Take your time this machine is a winner.

 

[BLStone68]

Got the new Coil this morning and it seems to be working just fine
And that's even after the FedEx man threw the box about 15 feet up on to my porch so he wouldn't have to walk up the steps
I did a bench test with it outside on my back porch with a few coins and everything seems to be just fine.
My area has been getting hit with a bad storm all morning so I'm still debating on going out..

 

[jim tn]

Glad it all worked out. Now go out and get you some! HH jim tn

 

[JimmyCT]

Fantastic news! Look forward to your review and finds.

Got the new Coil this morning and it seems to be working just fine
And that's even after the FedEx man threw the box about 15 feet up on to my porch so he wouldn't have to walk up the steps
I did a bench test with it outside on my back porch with a few coins and everything seems to be just fine.
My area has been getting hit with a bad storm all morning so I'm still debating on going out..