Garmin vector3s with Wahoo Elemnt

alanc1201
alanc1201 Posts: 5
edited March 2018 in Road general
Hi all
I'm having a problem with my new vector 3s. Originally worked fine, very happy with them. All of a sudden I can not get a proper power reading from them. Power reading is about 20 / 30 watts total. The cadence reading seems fine. No other device connected so I rule out cross contamination of Ant+ signal. Tried it inside and out. Same thing.
On the Garmin connect app it says my firmware for vectors is up to date. It currently on 2.3 version.
I can't figure out why the reading suddenly seem rubbish.
As far as I'm aware the vector 3 don't need a calibration. My head unit is a wahoo elemnt, and I'm wondering is there something on Garmin Edge head unit that can be used to calibrate / reset the vector pedals.

Thanks for any help on this. My head is wrecked

Alan

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  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    Batteries out.... batteries back in again and repair with head unit.
    If anyone has an Edge you could borrow, although shouldnt make any difference.
    The pedals dont have to be torqued up to stupid levels but they do need to given a proper install with a decent sized pedal spanner... not some 3 inch weedy thing from Halfords.
  • PK1
    PK1 Posts: 193
    I have the Vector dual sided and the firmware is at 3.0. I also have a wahoo GPS, unfortunately you can reset the crank length and other vector parameters using it. Also the calibration is a bit hit and miss, it often fails. I believe that calibrating your power meter is very important to get accurate readings.

    I also have a Garmin Edge 1000 , I use this to do the firmware updates, set the parameters and calibrate.

    I
  • alanc1201
    alanc1201 Posts: 5
    Thanks for replies lads.

    Tried the battery out and in again to no avail. My understanding is that the vectors 3 don't need calibration, simply plug n play
    Am I wrong
  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    Had similar issue in my first set.
    Warranty replacement have been fine so far and no issues calibrating through the bolt. (Calibrating is important for power reading accuracy. You should always calibrate after switching pedals between bikes)

    OP have you changed the batteries recently? There are wide spread reports, growing quickly in number, of issues following battery changes.

    Garmin sorted my replacement set within 72 hours so give them a call.

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