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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Lately more and more I have been getting false laser warnings. Sometimes while just sitting there at a light. And sometimes anytime I hit the gas more than 25%. This is getting annoying, and is totally random. It did this when plugged into the outlet, and still doing it with it hardwired into the fuse panel.

Did a reset on it, didnt seem to help. Any ideas? Anyone else with this issue?
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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sounds weird... how long have you had it?
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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mines never worked right since day 1 mine seems like it needs to "warm up"
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 02:05 AM
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mine works fine!!!
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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I have been getting these aswell. Probably couple times a day, ill be driving on the highway and out of nowhere my radar goes crazy. Laser warning.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Go to this website and post your problem there. These guys can tell you all you need to know...

http://www.radardetector.net/
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Hmm, never seemed to have a problem with mine?
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by whtcanbrwnd04u
I have been getting these aswell. Probably couple times a day, ill be driving on the highway and out of nowhere my radar goes crazy. Laser warning.
If you are anywhere close to an airport it will go crazy.
Mine does this all the time when within 2 miles of the airport.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Had it about 3 years. No airport that close. I will look into that link, thanks
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Thanks Nuke, looks like there is others with the same issue. Looking into the fix right now. Registering, putting Nuke as the referrer.



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