Mute Button Not Working!

[akarol]

So, I realized this week that my Mute button is not working anymore. No matter how much I depress it, the audio seems to keep going off. Is this common? The detector is obviously past its warranty deadline since I got it on launch date, so I ask, is this something I can fix myself? If not, how much will it cost to get it fixed if I send it in?

Finally, a bit off-topic, but how do you access the preferences on the detector? I wanted to do a factory reset if possible see if that might fix it.

[bigalinwv]

It would be easier to help if you said what model of Escort it is....

[akarol]

Oh... my bad... thought this was a 9500ix-specific forum. :P

9500ix!

[bigalinwv]

Well, if you want to save $59.95, just use the mute button on the Smartcord.

[kpatz]

Well, if you want to save $59.95, just use the mute button on the Smartcord.

X2.

To get into the preferences, press MRK and BRT together and hold for 2 seconds. Press BRT to scroll through the categories and MRK to change them.

To reset to factory settings, hold down SEN and BRT while turning the detector on.

[akarol]

Thanks kpatz!

I have the detector mounted high hardwired to the fuse box, so the smartcord is not really an option for me. You're saying it'll cost $59.95 for this thing to get fixed? Does that include a tune-up?!

[bigalinwv]

Yes. They'll check everything, and as a bonus you'll probably get a free Smartcord and mount as well.

[kpatz]

What kind of hardwire cord did you use? A homemade one? A real Escort one, that's not a smartcord? Try it with the cig lighter smartcord and see if the mute button works then. Maybe your cord is shorting out the mute lines.

[akarol]

Indeed it was the cord itself. Just tested it with the smart cord on my way to work today.

I have Escort's hard wire cord and I had the RJ11 head replaced recently due to the clip breaking. Apparently, 2 of the 4 wires (the outer ones) did not get installed properly on the head. I'll get to it this weekend!

Thanks everyone!