TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
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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 trou-
bleshooting 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 electri-
cal 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.
• Check audio level setting (see page 00 - 00).
PROBLEM:
No X band signals.
• Cancel City 2, or turn X band on. (See page 00.)
PROBLEM:
Unit gives laser alert when accelerating.
• Possible bad or low quality distributor cap. Replace with high quality cap.
PROBLEM:
Not detecting radar/laser signals.
• Make sure that the unit is in Combo or Radar Only mode. If unit is in
Compass Only mode, no radar/laser signals will be received.
• Make sure that Laser or any one of the radar bands have not been turned
off in Option Select mode. (See page 00 )
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by information in this
Troubleshooting Guide, please call Whistler Customer Service at 1-800-
531-0004 before returning your unit for service.
Care And Maintenance
During the summer months, avoid prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight by removing your unit from the dash when
your vehicle is parked for an extended period of time.
Do not spray water, cleaners or polishes directly onto the
unit. The spray may penetrate through the openings and
damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive cleaners on
the unit’s exterior.
