Bel 995 HELP

[Ram Guard]

Two years ago I bought 2 Bel 995 radar detectors, one for me, one for my son. I have had to return each of them 3 times when I get a SERVICE REQUIRED message. One of my units just went down again. Am I doing something wrong to cause this? I am getting very frustrated. I thought I was buying a great radar detector from all the research I did on the internet.

[SmaartAasSaabr]

Do you leave it up on the windshield when parked? Generally the Service Required comes as a result of overheating the unit.

[Ram Guard]

yes, I do leave it up on the windshield, and so does my son. If we let it cool down, will it work, or do I need to trade it in again? I bought the two year additional warranty.

[WRC]

don't leave it BAKING IN THE SUN!! I take mine down everytime, no RD will last long if it's exposed to that much heat :shock:

[nitro]

Yup, i take mine off the windshield when parked in the same spot for long periods of time. I lay the RD on the floor board in the shade and then I also have one of those solar shades for the windshield that blocks out the sun coming through the windshield. Especially since i live in houston where avg. temps are near 100 degrees with 60% humidity from may thru september.

[Ram Guard]

Thanks! It is really hot and humid here in North Carolina too. I will take it back to Circuit City again, but not leave it on my windshield this time.