Troubleshooting
Solutions for Common Problems
If your unit is not operating properly, please refer to
the outline below.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Procedure
Unit not Plug not Reinsert plug and rotate
receiving properly inserted
power
Fuse in power cord is Replace with 1 amp
defective
250
Volt
3
ag fuse
(see page18)
Lighter socket not clean Consult your dealer or
and negatively grounded a professional mechanic
Fuse or electrical Consult your dealer or
wiring for lighter a professional mechanic
socket defective
“Poor Antenna/lens opening Reposition unit with
detection partially blocked unobstructed view of
range” road ahead and behind.
Radar signals unable to Determine whether
pass through windshield your vehicle has a
“heated windshield”
known as Instaclear
®
or ElectriClear
®
, or
is covered with a
metallic sun screen.
Erratic or High concentration of Use CTY mode
frequent non-police X band or CTY ALL mode
alerts
sources
Review section in this
manual on Performance
Verification
Partial or Dim or dark mode Disengage dim or
no display engaged dark mode
No Ka Band Check to see if Engage Superwide Ka
alerts Superwide Ka or or AccuSweep
™
AccuSweep
™
have
been turned off
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