Why my old radar detector doesn't work

cujo · 01-31-2011, 07:42 PM

Hi guys,
I wonder if you could please point me to the right direction. Last month, I pulled out my 5 year-old radar detector and I noticed it doesn't detect any signals at all. My radar is as good as new and should function the way it should be... but I wonder if the police has changed their radar guns to a new frequency and therefore my unit is now useless?
Thanks for all your help.

bigaudiofanat · 01-31-2011, 08:20 PM

Probably broke or needs to be cleaned.

MB370Z · 01-31-2011, 08:31 PM

I have the same problem with my 9500ix.

bigaudiofanat,

What needs to be cleaned? can't get it fix cause warranty is expired.

bigaudiofanat · 01-31-2011, 08:45 PM

There are sensors on the fron sometimes get dirty some have covers that can be removed and cleaned behind. I think you guys just had broken radar detectors.

chops · 01-31-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MB370Z

I have the same problem with my 9500ix.

bigaudiofanat,

What needs to be cleaned? can't get it fix cause warranty is expired.

you can contact escort to have it tuned. i believe they charge anywhere from 50-100 dollars.

cujo · 01-31-2011, 10:43 PM

OK thanks bigaudiofanat I will try to clean and see if it will work again
Also...just to make sure, are they using the same frequency and radar technology as they used 5 years ago correct?

01-31-2011, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
cujo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 99 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Why my old radar detector doesn't work Hi guys, I wonder if you could please point me to the right direction. Last month, I pulled out my 5 year-old radar detector and I noticed it doesn't detect any signals at all. My radar is as good as new and should function the way it should be... but I wonder if the police has changed their radar guns to a new frequency and therefore my unit is now useless? Thanks for all your help. __________________ Brilliant Silver/Roadster/Touring/6MT/Fast Intentions.

01-31-2011, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Probably broke or needs to be cleaned. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

01-31-2011, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	There are sensors on the fron sometimes get dirty some have covers that can be removed and cleaned behind. I think you guys just had broken radar detectors. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

01-31-2011, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
cujo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 99 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	OK thanks bigaudiofanat I will try to clean and see if it will work again Also...just to make sure, are they using the same frequency and radar technology as they used 5 years ago correct? __________________ Brilliant Silver/Roadster/Touring/6MT/Fast Intentions.

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01-31-2011, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
MB370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marrero, LA Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 358	I have the same problem with my 9500ix. bigaudiofanat, What needs to be cleaned? can't get it fix cause warranty is expired.