V1 broken? Constant X band alarm

[lupohki]

I've owned my V1 for about 5 years now, but recently it has started acting up. I get sporadic, front arrow, full strength, X band alarms. The alarm strength isn't gradual, it just goes straight from zero to full strength. It used to happen randomly - like in the garage and on the road. I would turn it off and on, and sometimes that would fix it, but today it just wouldn't stop. When it isn't going full blast X band alarm, it functions properly - going off at the usual places that I knew had radar around. I've never programmed it or anything. I just leave it in L mode. Is this a known issue and should I send it in for repair?

[NLThor]

It's hard to say, I would send it in for a check up if you want to be safe, depending on where you live you may just be able to turn X band off completely.

[unmamfqlm]

I do recall reading other posts regarding similar issues. I would definitely send it in for a checkup. You don't want to be taking any chances of it screwing up on you while on the road.

[kpatz]

Yeah, send it in. VR has great customer service. They'll fix 'er up for you.

[Bigwill41]

Did you see what happens in A mode ?

[North Alabama]

Call them and explain the problem. They will direct you on sending the V1 in for repair. Two common problems are odd X band alarms and weak front Ka detection range. My old thick unit had to sent in twice, once for the front antenna and then the rear antenna X band alarms due to the micro diode not held in the clips good (temperature sensitive), fixed by useing a micro-scope to reset the leads and they did an update rev, all at no cost to me but shipping the V1 to them. A great service dept.......

[NormSky]

My old Palm Treo would cause a low strength false.

[NormSky]

My old Palm Treo would cause a low strength X-band false.

[V1forLife]

So VR hooks up a lot of users, how about 2nd hand owners? Reregistering might help case?