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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the detector does not turn on :
Check the power cord. Be sure all power connectors are properly
installed.
Check the fuse that controls power to the cigarette lighter socket. See your
vehicles owner's manual
The cigarette lighter socket might be dirty. Clean it with fine emery cloth
to ensure a good, clean connection.
Vehicle electrical problem exists.
Make sure that the volume control is in the ON position.
Caution: Do not place any metal object other than the cigarette lighter or a
cigarette lighter plug in the cigarette lighter socket.
This might cause blow up the fuse in your vehicle or cause the metal object to
become very hot.
If the detector gives a false alert when the vehicle hits bumps:
Check the vehicle's electrical system, including main battery cable and
alternator connections.
Install a filter capacitor (470uF.35volts) on the back of the cigarette lighter
socket, across the power connections.
If the receiving signal is weak :
Check the angle of detector.
Point to the horizon.
Radar antenna / laser sensor is obstructed.
Relocate the detector clear of any obstruction outside the windshield, such
as a wiper blade.
Relocate the detector clear of the window tint.
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