Troubleshooting - Beltronics 928i Vector Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
• An X or K-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is
The V928i beeps briefly at the same
located within range of your route.With time,you will learn
location every day,but no radar
predictable patterns of these signals.
source is in sight.
• Make sure that windshield wipers do not block your V928i's
The V928i does not seem sensitive
radar antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted
to radar or laser.
areas.
• Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear ® ,ElectriClear ®
or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser
signals.
•Your V928i may be in City Mode.
• VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
The V928i did not alert when a
stopwatch method of speed detection,may be in use.
police car was in view.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
• Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
The V928i did not provide a Safety
signal while within range of an
emergency vehicle.
• Press the BRT button to deactivate Dark Mode.
The V928i's display is not working.
•The V928i is in AutoMute Mode.See page 8 for details.
The V928i's audible alerts are less
loud after the first few alerts.
•The V928i is not making contact with the windshield
The V928i bounces or sags on
to provide stability.While holding down the V928i's
windshield.
QuickMount button,slide the V928i toward the windshield so
that the back top edge makes firm contact.
• A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
The V928i's power-on sequence
the V928i to be briefly disconnected.
reoccurs while you are driving.
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Problem Solution
Your 14-year old son has changed •You can return all of the programming options to the
all 6 of the Programming options. factory defaults by holding down the CITY and BRT buttons
while you turn the V928i on.
The V928i will not turn on. • Check that the power is ON.
• Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
• Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
•Try the
The V928i feels very warm. • It is normal for the V928i to feel warm.
Explanation of Displays
HD
Sensitivity control is in Highway mode,display is in Dark mode (page 9)
CD
Sensitivity control is in City mode,display is in Dark mode (page 9)
No display The V928i is in the Dark mode (page 9)
PilotHWY
One of the many programming messages (pages 11-14)
WorkZone
One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 20-21)
Caution
The V928i has detected a Safety Radar Signal,but the signal isn't yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 20-21)
Self Cal
The V928i is running a self-calibration test
Service
The V928i has failed the calibration test.Contact Beltronics for repair
Required
V928i
in another vehicle.
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