sonds to me like you messed up the counter when you took it off the rigger, which is not required to change the cable.

Without seeing it, anyone here will have a hard time diagnosing the problem. I would suggest bringing in to your closest Scotty dealer, or contacting Scotty directly. They may have some FAQ info on this type of problem.
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