Whistler 1655 Radar Detector User Manual


 
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered and designed
to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable,
trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed
following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating
optimally, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below.
PROBLEM: No display or audio.
Check fuse in Whistler plug; replace if necessary with a
2 amp 3AG type.
Check fuse for lighter socket; replace if necessary.
Make sure lighter socket is clean.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits bumps.
Check for loose lighter socket; tighten and clean.
Check connections at both ends of power cord. Substitute
another cord to determine if cord is defective. Return
defective cord to the factory.
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when using vehicle equipment,
electrical accessories (brakes, power mirrors/windows,
directionals, horn, etc.), or when accelerating.
Vehicle’s electrical system, including battery and alternator,
may have electrical noise. Install a filter capacitor (470mfd.
25 volt or larger capacitance value) on the back of the
lighter socket.
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.
Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.
PROBLEM: Unit gives laser alert when accelerating.
Possible bad or low quality distributor cap. Replace with
factory quality cap.
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in
this Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Consumer
Relations at 1-800-531-0004 before returning your unit for
service.
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