VT3 Flashing EL2

[sffrenchman]

My partner's VT3 computer has NORM and EL2 flashing alternatively on the main screen. Mine just has NORM. I believe that EL2 refer to some altitude level even though we are at sea level so does it mean that the pressure sensor is malfunctioning?

Thanks

 

[DiveMaven]

Send it back to Oceanic. Mine did that when we were diving Bonaire last summer. My retailer sent it back to Oceanic and I received a brand new one as a replacement.

 

[BigWilly]

One thing that you may try is giving it a good wash with warmer water. The same thing was happening to my Atom2.0, it looks like some salt/water deposits may form causing the pressure sensor to read like you are at elevation. I just filled my sink with warm water, put the Atom in, and swirled it around for a couple of minutes. Took care of it for me.

I've had it happen after about every 15-20 dives. But the "warm water" method has taken care of it every time. Now, when I go on a trip, I do it before I leave, and every night on the hotel after diving. This is just a little more thorough than just fresh water rinsing.

Worth a try!

 

[sffrenchman]

I did that warm water soak and it did not help right away but two days later, the problem resolved itself...go figure