Why will my valentine not go into programming???

[jdreynss]

My valentine will not go into the programming menu...
I have followed the instructions.... any ideas???

[Cips]

What instructions did you follow?

[jdreynss]

What instructions did you follow?

push and hold mute, turn on power, wait for display to light up, release.

when i do it..... display lights immediately, and then goes to regular startup

[category4]

yes tell us what you are doing, maybe we can figure out what's going on.

[Cips]

Keep holding the button in for a couple more seconds when the display lights up.

[category4]

Keep holding the button in for a couple more seconds when the display lights up.

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[chris]

my v1 will not go into programming it i use a bel / escort power cord....it powers up ok no programing. use the v1 power cord and try it

[djrams80]

The Belscort smart cord disables the V1's mute button, which makes it impossible to go into programming mode.

[jdreynss]

my v1 will not go into programming it i use a bel / escort power cord....it powers up ok no programing. use the v1 power cord and try it

yep... i finally figured this out... thanks all

[RadarRandy]

I saw on Ebay a Company selling a V1 Smart cord with a mute button. Any one ever use it or advice? Thanks