RD and heat

[fire65]

I have always said it doesnt matter if you leave it mounted all the time. Well today I took the wife on some errands. As I was waiting on her to return I was playing with my gadgets. I wondered why I didnt receive any X band warning on the way to the clinic. I just got my stealth mounted concealed display in a cpl of days ago so I have had X on to see it the new mute button works ok.
I realized on the way I didnt get any alerts, so I was looking at the X50 blue and realized it said H ..... It was frozen on that. I tried FULL reset and it stuck on BLUE. I took it down and put in front of the AC for 4 or 5 min. it was only 90 outside today. I left if laying till I got home then hooked it back up and it worked fine.
It was hot when I took it down, but I have lived in Okla for years with no problems. I have always left mine up 24-7. Its a 4 year old Rev 5, X50 blue.
Guess I will send it in for a check up. Its a first for me to have any trouble with any X50 and I have owned a few of them.

[CJR238]

Originally Posted by fire65

I have always said it doesnt matter if you leave it mounted all the time. Well today I took the wife on some errands. As I was waiting on her to return I was playing with my gadgets. I wondered why I didnt receive any X band warning on the way to the clinic. I just got my stealth mounted concealed display in a cpl of days ago so I have had X on to see it the new mute button works ok.
I realized on the way I didnt get any alerts, so I was looking at the X50 blue and realized it said H ..... It was frozen on that. I tried FULL reset and it stuck on BLUE. I took it down and put in front of the AC for 4 or 5 min. it was only 90 outside today. I left if laying till I got home then hooked it back up and it worked fine.
It was hot when I took it down, but I have lived in Okla for years with no problems. I have always left mine up 24-7. Its a 4 year old Rev 5, X50 blue.
Guess I will send it in for a check up. Its a first for me to have any trouble with any X50 and I have owned a few of them.

I had a 8500 non x50 and did the same as you. after about 4 years i would get a service required message and it was directly related to heat (never did it in winter) however i attribute it to old age and becoming more sensitive to heat rather than because i left it up all the time.

[silverstreak98]

Yikes I would never leave my X50 up in 90 degree weather if I was leaving the car for more than 5 min.

Just asking for trouble IMHO

[CJR238]

My thought with heat & RD's is they are designed to handle it, and inherently are hot. Just like any electronic item, it will produce heat and the sun & heat in your car wont bother it unless it gets out of tune and becomes more sensitive to heat. IMO

[RadarReviews_Net]

You would be how surprised it can get in a car, when it is 90+ degrees outside. In the summer I bring my radar inside in the winter...well what you call a winter in texas...i leave it in the car...radar detector is always down though when parked for theft and heat reasons.

[fire65]

I feel like if you sold me something with suction cups on it and directions telling me to stick it on my windshield, you should design it with that in mind.

I called Escort today and told them the problem. The lady I spoke with said if it reset ok not to worry about it unless I have any service messages. She said for 60 dollars they would make it like new. I told her it was Rev 5 and asked if it would still be that when I got it back. She said they would upgrade the firmware but I would not be able to tell any difference in range.

But lets face it over time heat is going to have a negative affect on any electronics. Looks like to me if your not replacing the board you are not really fixing the problem. But what the hell do I know. Decisions, decisions.

Is it time for a new RD?

[CJR238]

Originally Posted by fire65

I feel like if you sold me something with suction cups on it and directions telling me to stick it on my windshield, you should design it with that in mind.

I called Escort today and told them the problem. The lady I spoke with said if it reset ok not to worry about it unless I have any service messages. She said for 60 dollars they would make it like new. I told her it was Rev 5 and asked if it would still be that when I got it back. She said they would upgrade the firmware but I would not be able to tell any difference in range.

But lets face it over time heat is going to have a negative affect on any electronics. Looks like to me if your not replacing the board you are not really fixing the problem. But what the hell do I know. Decisions, decisions.

Is it time for a new RD?

I would try to see if they will sell you a new X50 or 9500I and fix/make like new your Rev5 for free.

[ProSpeeder]

Valentine says their device is designed to operate in extreme heat. In fact the units case temperature is scalding even when it runs on a cool overcast day. During the summer when I go to San Antonio I can't even tough the thing without a towell. It's too hot to touch.

However, Valentine also recommends not leaving in extreme cold. Certainly not below freezing.