Pinpoint button failing

[archer]

The pinpoint button on my E-trac is failing. I have to push it multiple time to get it to work. Has anyone else had this problem, and is there a fix other than sending it in for repairs? I don't relish the thought of being without it for an extended period.

Thanks for any input and happy hunting.

 

[archer]

No one else has button problems?

 

[Bilko]

Ensure that you are not near the objet in question before you press pinpoint

 

[Deep Digger]

Sorry to hear that. The reason I'm sorry is that it happened to me about a week ago, and now my menu button no longer works either.
It appears to be a computer glitch because if I turn the machine off for a while and turn it back on I can get both buttons to work for a VERY short time
before it locks up. I'm really P.O ed cuz I called Minelab (twice) to talk about the repair and the time frame and no response in over a week. Guess we're a
couple of the unlucky ones.

 

[Goes4ever]

I rarely use PP button, I just use wiggle and pull coil back method. You gotta figure the PP button is used more than anything, and it is bound to wear out before other buttons

 

[D&P-OR]

Man that sucks!---You'll probably have to send it in, sad to say.---I've never had that problem with any of the Minelabs I've owned.---Had a few other problems over the years but not with the pinpoint button.----Their turn around time on repairs used to be about 2 weeks.---Don't know what it is nowadays as I haven't had to send a machine in for a long time.--Doesn't something like this always happen right when you're wanting to use the detectors! :veryangry: -------Del

 

[CDDZ]

Sorry to hear that. The reason I'm sorry is that it happened to me about a week ago, and now my menu button no longer works either.
It appears to be a computer glitch because if I turn the machine off for a while and turn it back on I can get both buttons to work for a VERY short time
before it locks up. I'm really P.O ed cuz I called Minelab (twice) to talk about the repair and the time frame and no response in over a week. Guess we're a
couple of the unlucky ones.

I have about three calls in, been over a week, no response. :veryangry:

 

[in the woods]

Maybe the solder joint to that chip is cracked?. At least you can still get close, and then dig a bigger plug. Sucks that to get it fixed you gotta send it in.

Tin Pan Man

 

[utahshovelhead]

Hi archer,
That does suck. I am a bit worried because I have noticed that every once in a while my Pinpoint will need to be pushed harder the second time and reading about yours kinda gets me fretting. My machine is only a month old and I hope I am not headed that way as I really like the ratchet pinpoint on the nice yards I have been working this month. In a different area I just use the tip of the coil and dig a big hole ...but on those nice yards if your gonna get invited to come back you better use a pinpoint and that is one of the main reasons I bought the e trac is for the pinpoint on areas like that.
I hope that Minelab gets its stuff together...My first machine 7 years ago I sent in and they treated me like gold but now I read that those days are gone. Well in the mean time I will be very carfull with my button...but its hard when your so focused on finding the digs!

good luck hope you get it fixed fast!
utahshovelhead

 

[CONDUCTOR7E]

That does suck and it also sucks that Minelab customer service is getting a bad reputation for resolving issues.This is not very pleasing!