Faint hum?

[X50 Radar Kid]

My has made the same hum since it was new....and I bought mine from Escort Direct...I think that this normal hum sound is either just like a computer running. Or has something to do with getting the display power to light the LEDs

[SpeedFreak]

My has made the same hum since it was new....and I bought mine from Escort Direct...I think that this normal hum sound is either just like a computer running. Or has something to do with getting the display power to light the LEDs

Looks like you are having problems with it nowhttp://www.radardetector.net/viewtop...624&highlight= I was receiving Door openers at 24.150 frequencies with mine so i think this humming sound isnt normal on it. Im still waiting for them to call me.

[squonk]

Is your RD hardwired? If so I would make sure you have a good ground. Sounds to me (if it is hardwired) that you may not have a good solid ground. I have worked with all sorts of audio equipment in vehicles (worked in broadcasting) and usually a hum like that is caused by faulty ground. It could also be an internal problem with grounding causing the display to throw noise into the amplifier section for the speaker. I would check the vehicle ground first though..........just a thought.

[SpeedFreak]

Mine isnt hardwired but your explanation makes sense, could i had problems with the cig lighter cord?

[squonk]

Mine isnt hardwired but your explanation makes sense, could i had problems with the cig lighter cord?

Yeah I think so. For instance, the ground for the cig plug is the outer sleeve of the jack. If that is dirty inside the jack it may not be providing a solid enough ground. Or, the actual cable connection FROM the cig lighter jack to the vehicle harness could have a poor ground as well. Have you tried your detector in another vehicle? That would be my first step in trouble shooting if it might be a grounding problem.

[SpeedFreak]

Yeah I think so. For instance, the ground for the cig plug is the outer sleeve of the jack. If that is dirty inside the jack it may not be providing a solid enough ground. Or, the actual cable connection FROM the cig lighter jack to the vehicle harness could have a poor ground as well. Have you tried your detector in another vehicle? That would be my first step in trouble shooting if it might be a grounding problem.

I tried it in 4 vehicles with very clean jacks and i always had the problem. Maybe the cord has a problem? I received a letter from Escort tonight and they want 49$ to open it, i hope it wasnt because of a faulty cord.