Toltec Needs Repairing

Corben

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• Feb 5, 2006

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I have a sick Toltec 100 that I miss using out on the field. I bought it used and was wondering what the average cost to repair a broken detector is. So if any of you guys had to get a broken detector fixed how high was the bill?

 

~Alan~

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• Feb 5, 2006

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I wonder what the symptoms are, is it completely dead ?

 

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l.cutler

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• Feb 5, 2006

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I certainly can't say they will, but Tesoro has been known to fix detectors free of charge, even if bought used. Give them a call or email.

 

~Alan~

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l.cutler said:

I certainly can't say they will, but Tesoro has been known to fix detectors free of charge, even if bought used. Give them a call or email.

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I know that when I had a problem with a used C-Scope R1 a few years ago, C-Scope repaired the problem, upgraded the software, fitted a new coil and posted it back, all free of charge.

 

Corben

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~ Alan ~ said:

I wonder what the symptoms are, is it completely dead ?

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It act as though the sensitivity is set way to high. It will still detect but it constantly beeps and the needle on the meter bounces back and fourth. Very annoying.

 

~Alan~

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I assume you've had a look inside, to see if there's any loose connections ?

Try moving the lead around with headphones unplugged, might be a broken lead at the coil, or on the other end of the lead ?

Also try with coil unplugged.

 

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• Feb 6, 2006

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If what Alan said and you still can't get it to run right try this site Keith has been repairing metal detectors for many years.
www.brokendetector.com

 

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• Feb 6, 2006

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Send it in to Tesoro. They stand behind their detectors 100%, you'll be surprized at the service you get. They've fixed two used machines I had and did it at no charge despite the fact I sent in letters with the machines that made it clear I had bought them used.

You can't lose with Tesoro in my opinion.