Passport 8500 Radar Detector - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I'm sorry, but I would need more information about the specific unit you are referring to in order to provide an accurate answer. Generally speaking, the manufacturer's website or customer support line should have information on where to send a unit for service. You can also try searching for the nearest authorized service center or dealer using the manufacturer's website or a search engine. If you can provide me with more details about the unit, including the brand and model number, I may be able to provide more specific guidance.

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it may show on the inside fuse cover

"Goes off" as in shuts off or provides an audible / visual radar alert? Are you connected to the cigar lighter / battery; or a wire you believe to be 13.8VDC? Check the voltage of the wire you are using to power the 8500 with a VOLTMETER. You may be connecting the data bus wire in the vehicle instead of a 13.8VDC source. Move the wire to a 13.8VDC source.

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You may have received a laser hit or a qucik shot on the radar. We don't normally keep the radar on constant - a click of the button sometimes real fast will grab your speed, lock on the display and then the signal will cease to omit.
You may also want to check to see if you are set on city of highway.

Follow the direction of the radar detector. Usually you push the button sequence for calibrate and you drive the car in two circles so it can calibrate the compass.

Hi, I would just write a polite email to the manufacturer and say you have miss placed it while changing vehicles and stress how much you miss the use of there invaluable product. (this can work to get it free or a bit cheaper)

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reset service

Service Required means that your 8500 has repeatedly failed while attempting to calibrate its radar antenna. This can be fixed by Escort for free if your RD still is in warranty. There is a service fee if your RD is out of warranty, but at least Escort will fully test everything in addition to repairing your 8500, and they will upgrade your 8500's firmware to whatever their latest and greatest firmware is which may help to improve sensitivity, reduce false alerts, or to detect newer laser gun models.

CAL7 is a broad self-test failure code. It will have to be sent to Escort for diagnostics on the specific problem unfortunately.

Needs to be re calibrated, escort can do that for you, so give them a call.

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it means that something on the main board went out call escort or return it if its new. and underwarrenty otherwise you will have to buy a new one. sorry for the bad news.

If the unit displays "Service Required" it needs to be returned to Escort for service. Contact them at www.escortradar.com or call 800-964-3138

False alarms are common with most radar detectors. You may need to adjust your detector's settings to compensate for the interference that sets off the alarm. Check your user's manual for instructions on using the menu.

The problem with your Escort radar is the charging port. It is slacked and need to be replaced. That is why, when you are connecting your charger to it, you have to adjust it to get the proper fitting. Once you plug in a charger into any device over a period of time, it tends to loosen grip and contacts bit by bit It can take years to arrive at the slack point.
SOLUTION: First try cleaning the contacts/charging port, if that does not solve the problem, then it means replacing the contacts/charging port is the last resort.
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Hi,

"Service required" means that the detector failed the self test when it was powered on. You need to call Escort at (800) 964-3138 and see if they are able to repair it. Unfortunately, this is not a DIY and you need to call Escort for the same.

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