Radar Detector down

Krockit1 · 12-07-2016, 08:28 AM

V1 will not boot up. Connections all seem to be fine. Any experience with this? I feel naked driving without it- has paid for itself many times over! Thanks in advance.

dparm · 12-07-2016, 10:57 AM

Have you tried a different cable or even putting it in a different car? You need to start eliminating things one at a time.

pbonsalb · 12-08-2016, 09:07 PM

I would suspect telephone cable end at detector first. Check lighter fuse if using lighter plug. Check fuse in power cord as well.

UPSROD · 12-09-2016, 10:41 AM

Mine lites up when turned on...but on the last trip I took to Seattle it did not sound an alarm one time the whole trip! I think it is done for. Worked great for 15 + years.

admranger · 12-09-2016, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UPSROD

Mine lites up when turned on...but on the last trip I took to Seattle it did not sound an alarm one time the whole trip! I think it is done for. Worked great for 15 + years.

Upgrade it via Valentine. $275 and you get a new one shipped to you, iirc.

Bmw doubles · 12-21-2016, 10:55 PM

I've had mine overheat sitting directly in the sun. It rebooted once it cooled.

whats77inaname · 12-22-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

I've had mine overheat sitting directly in the sun. It rebooted once it cooled.

That's interesting. I have mine mounted in the headrest and have never experienced an overheating issue.

admranger · 12-22-2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by whats77inaname

That's interesting. I have mine mounted in the headrest and have never experienced an overheating issue.

Same here and I live in Vegas...it gets mildly warm here in the summers.

pooyab · 12-23-2016, 12:17 AM

For my 9500ix I just need to press and hold the power button for 10-20 seconds and it should boot up. Not sure if it's the same process for V1.

whats77inaname · 12-23-2016, 09:15 AM

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Same here and I live in Vegas...it gets mildly warm here in the summers.

I live in Tx and during the summer, it's just downright HOT *lol*.

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