8500 CAL3 Error

[Anthrax]

i found this "broken" 8500 (non x50) on a auction site, they said its saying "Cal3 Err Service Required". currently the bid is at $3 and im leading.

is it easy to fix? otherwise ill be happy with the smart cord it comes with

[AirMoore]

Send it in to Escort. I am not sure what the current service fee is on those. I just saw a post of someone sending in their old 8500 Rev.15 for 40bucks, and it was serviced excellently.

[CJR238]

When i sent mine in it was $69 but a got a new body, lens, horn, power cord, mount and suction cups. My 8500 isn't that far off the sensitivity of my 9500I's

[ejames7]

Jump on that one. A buddy of mine bought a Mark III navi computer on eBay UK that was broken but me and him tried to fix it and it ended up being a PITA so he sold it over here and made I believe $255 on it. I think he paid $60.

If you win, research and see what fixing it will be and if its worth it then Id go for it. If its not you may get some $$ towards a new one from Escort by selling it if you are so inclined. Sounds like a good deal. Hope I dont jinx it on ya!