self cal test

[jwcalho]

my detector was running a self cal test for the first time since I've bought it that I know of. I didn't know what it meant so i turned it off. Is there anyway to make it do a self cal test, so I can see if iut's working correctly?

[CactusMan]

my detector was running a self cal test for the first time since I've bought it that I know of. I didn't know what it meant so i turned it off. Is there anyway to make it do a self cal test, so I can see if iut's working correctly?

Soon you will be sending it in for service.

[WRC]

to verify if it's still alerting go to known store where it falses and see if K band alerts. if it doesn't, send it in for service

[jdreynss]

According to the Bel instruction manual, this is normal. The unit is simply performing a self-calibration. If you get the service required message, then it may be time to send it in. I wouldn't worry about it unless you notice problems. And I do not believe it is possible to force the unit to do a self-cal

[proudNMAmember]

A SelfCal test isn't that bad. If it reads SelfCal 3, you have a serious problem and must send it in.

[below_the_radar]

my detector was running a self cal test for the first time since I've bought it that I know of. I didn't know what it meant so i turned it off. Is there anyway to make it do a self cal test, so I can see if iut's working correctly?

Don't know how to force a Self-Cal on any Escort models.

I am assuming this is an X50, if not please post your model.

Did you purcharse the RD new, how long have you owned your X50, is it hard-wired or not, and what revision is it. Additionally, approximately how many power cycles does it see a day. ( I am working on a theory which I have posted some time previously, that may or may-not have any validity)

In general, a Self-Cal may not be a bad thing, however popular opinion might indicate it's the kiss of death. IMHO, unless you receive these frequently, or receive a Service-Required, I would not be concerned.

I have encountered only two self-cal experiences over a 10 month period since owning my X50, each time I left it on while it completed, (takes ~ 30 seconds) and it re-calibrated it's self fine. On both occasions it was when I first powered the X50 on, never while just driving along.

[Synbios]

I've had my X50 for well over a year now 1.5 (I think) and I have never gotten a self cal message.

I think they are a good sign however, it shows that there was something wrong with the tune, but the detector was able to recognize that and fix it itself. If you get a self cal, let it calibrate. If you don't get one again, then you can be assured that your detector is working properly.

[Datagg]

my detector was running a self cal test for the first time since I've bought it that I know of. I didn't know what it meant so i turned it off. Is there anyway to make it do a self cal test, so I can see if iut's working correctly?

Soon you will be sending it in for service.

Finaly sent mine in the other day for service.... When I get it back, it will be up for sale if anyone is interested.

It was in use for a whopping 2 days before "self cal" and immedietly afterwords " service required" began......

[Jeeves]

It was in use for a whopping 2 days before "self cal" and immedietly afterwords " service required" began......

I got ya beat. About 4 seconds, from plug in to 'self cal' and 2hrs to 'service required'.