The Radar Device Does Not Turn On; The Status Led Is Flashing Yellow; The Status Led Turns Red While Charging; The Status Led Turns Red While Updating The Software - Garmin VARIA RCT715 Owner's Manual

The radar device does not turn on

• Make sure the device is within the approved operating or charging temperature range
Specifications, page 19).
• Charge the device for 4 hours
If the device does not turn on, disconnect the charger, and charge for another 4 hours.

The status LED is flashing yellow

If the device status LED flashes yellow while the taillight is on, the device is in demo mode. When the device is in
demo mode, artificial data is generated for demonstration only.
To exit demo mode, select an option:
• Turn the device off, and turn it back on.
• Hold both buttons for 10 seconds to reset the device.

The status LED turns red while charging

• Check the USB cable, connectors, and ports for damage.
• Make sure the power source is generating power.
You can check this several ways. For example, you can check whether other devices powered by the source
are functioning.
• Make sure the device is within the approved charging temperature range
page 19).

The status LED turns red while updating the software

• Check the USB cable, connectors, and ports for damage.
• Turn both devices off, and turn them back on.
• Make sure the device is within the approved operating temperature range
page 19).

The radar device disconnects from the Edge device

If the radar device is not connected or sending radar data, Garmin recommends that you stop riding and check
the devices in a safe location. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
• Turn both devices off, and turn them back on.
• Pair the devices (Pairing the Varia Radar Device with Your Edge 1030, page
The Varia RCT715 device sends light and radar data to the Edge device. The Edge device displays
when connected.

The radar device disconnects from the Varia app

If the radar device is not connected or sending radar data, Garmin recommends that you stop riding and check
the devices in a safe location. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
• Turn off Bluetooth technology from your phone settings, and turn it back on.
• Turn off both devices, and turn them back on.
The Varia RCT715 device sends light and radar data to the Varia app. The Varia app displays
connected.
Troubleshooting
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