bhanxx Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 8500 Audio output just went kaputt :icon_wall: , with or without something plugged into audio jack. I depend audio heaviliy as primary alert thru earplugs and plan to keep doing so. 1. Is there a super double secret 8500 setting that turns off audio i'm unaware of that i accidently tripped? 2. If not 1, can the audio be fixed within a reasonable co$t? DIY? Not worth it? 3. Or did i screw da pooch if want audio on dectector? 4. :icon_doh: Know i shouldn't ask, but went to www.radarbusters.com and saw: Passport 8500 x50, Beltronics X65 (rated best by above site), Beltronics X55 Idears on product or where to buy much appreciated. Critical that have audio output and built-in voltmeter. I checked Ebay quick and saw some lower prices out there on 8500. Mucho thanks in advance... EDITTED: btw, everything else works except audio... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc2s Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I would think the factory would gladly fix it for you at reasonable cost. That was always the case when Mike Valentine owned Passport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbird1100 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 My cordless 8500 just did the same god damn thing. No sound through the earphone jack. Should I toss it? What a POS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanxx Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 I would think the factory would gladly fix it for you at reasonable cost. That was always the case when Mike Valentine owned Passport. Reasonable cost = $80 including shipping and 12 month warranty when i called 800# $50 trade-in value on new $300 X50 8500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabinfever Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Bruce, Get a hold of Escort, 1-800- number in the manual or online. I had to get my passport fixed cause of a "service required" message. For $60 they refurb/recalibrate the thing for you. I would think the audio problem would be part of the fix. Do'h!! I guess I should have read your reply... anyway, it was only $60 when I had mine done a couple months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoGecko Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Bruce, Get a hold of Escort, 1-800- number in the manual or online. I had to get my passport fixed cause of a "service required" message. For $60 they refurb/recalibrate the thing for you. I would think the audio problem would be part of the fix. Do'h!! I guess I should have read your reply... anyway, it was only $60 when I had mine done a couple months ago. Chances are the jack just broke. What happens is when you unplug/plug something in to the jack is that the pin on it breaks. What happens then is the internal beeper gets turned off because the jack thinks there is something plugged in, but the pin isnt making contact so there is no output from there either. If you're good with a solder iron and order the mini jack chances are you can fix it. Hell, before you trade them in let me know - i'll buy them from you for more than $50! Let me know what you decide, I have a good friend looking to pickup an inexpensive 8500 and I don't mind doing the repair, assuming thats whats wrong. I see it happen on laptops alot, so I imagine its the same thing. My cordless 8500 just did the same god damn thing. No sound through the earphone jack. Should I toss it? What a POS. Before you toss it PM me, I'd be interested in buying it from you before it hits the trash can on the shot that I might be able to get it working again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanxx Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Chances are the jack just broke. What happens is when you unplug/plug something in to the jack is that the pin on it breaks. What happens then is the internal beeper gets turned off because the jack thinks there is something plugged in, but the pin isnt making contact so there is no output from there either. If you're good with a solder iron and order the mini jack chances are you can fix it. Hell, before you trade them in let me know - i'll buy them from you for more than $50! Let me know what you decide, I have a good friend looking to pickup an inexpensive 8500 and I don't mind doing the repair, assuming thats whats wrong. I see it happen on laptops alot, so I imagine its the same thing. ' Jason, that sounds exactly what the problem was. Audio was working fine just a couple of days ago and I strain the telephone connection when i moved tankbag forward to refuel. It was a short time after that b4 it dawned on me the audio wasn't working (but NOT b4 i was going like a bat outta hell for some distance believing audio was working and i was practicing safe speeding :icon_doh: ). I tried both my hard wire connection (that i use all the time and was strained on) and the smart cord in van (which is virtually brand new), both ending up with identical results Is it safe to ass/u/me if i've never soldered b4 that i'm not good and would be in over my head?... OH YEAH BABY I did some quick web research over my lunch hour and the BEL X65 looks pretty interesting, highly rated and great audio features along audio jack for my earplugs and voltmeter. Give me an excuse to electrify my tankbag, a good winter project. So if u r interested in mine, shoot me a price (i need to reduce the net price of X65 for my spin presentation to el presidente (there always hurdles to leap and flaming hoops to jump thru )). Its 8500 (bought 1 month b4 X50 flavor announced (good timing on my part, eh? )), average condition (will get better description of marks when get home), suction cup mount and smartcord. Will include case and manual if can find the SOBs, uuuummmm , they seem to be MIA (it's gotta be in that house someplace damnit). Can throw in the hard-wire cord too if u want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoGecko Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Chances are the jack just broke. What happens is when you unplug/plug something in to the jack is that the pin on it breaks. What happens then is the internal beeper gets turned off because the jack thinks there is something plugged in, but the pin isnt making contact so there is no output from there either. If you're good with a solder iron and order the mini jack chances are you can fix it. Hell, before you trade them in let me know - i'll buy them from you for more than $50! Let me know what you decide, I have a good friend looking to pickup an inexpensive 8500 and I don't mind doing the repair, assuming thats whats wrong. I see it happen on laptops alot, so I imagine its the same thing. ' Jason, that sounds exactly what the problem was. Audio was working fine just a couple of days ago and I strain the telephone connection when i moved tankbag forward to refuel. It was a short time after that b4 it dawned on me the audio wasn't working (but NOT b4 i was going like a bat outta hell for some distance believing audio was working and i was practicing safe speeding :icon_doh: ). I tried both my hard wire connection (that i use all the time and was strained on) and the smart cord in van (which is virtually brand new), both ending up with identical results Is it safe to ass/u/me if i've never soldered b4 that i'm not good and would be in over my head?... OH YEAH BABY I did some quick web research over my lunch hour and the BEL X65 looks pretty interesting, highly rated and great audio features along audio jack for my earplugs and voltmeter. Give me an excuse to electrify my tankbag, a good winter project. So if u r interested in mine, shoot me a price (i need to reduce the net price of X65 for my spin presentation to el presidente (there always hurdles to leap and flaming hoops to jump thru )). Its 8500 (bought 1 month b4 X50 flavor announced (good timing on my part, eh? )), average condition (will get better description of marks when get home), suction cup mount and smartcord. Will include case and manual if can find the SOBs, uuuummmm , they seem to be MIA (it's gotta be in that house someplace damnit). Can throw in the hard-wire cord too if u want it. Well, I'm not sure if you would be in over your head or not. If you have never soldered before, or even seen someone do it then chances are yes, it's too advanced. It also depends on how much room you have to work with around the jack. If there is alot of room and nothing nearby, chances of screwing it up are much less. If there a bunch of surface mount devices next to it, one screwup and it'll all be over. Also, FYI the RX65 and Passport 8500 X50 are identical in every regard, other than the case and display on the front. They use the same circuit layout, same chips, same sensor, etc. They're indentical units - so if you find an X50 cheaper than a RX64 or vise versa, don't worry. Not sure if you're looking to replace it or not, but I might be able to take a peek at the unit for ya if you wanna mail it to me. Can't promise I can fix it, but I can always take a look. Not sure what the schedule is looking like so far, but PM me and we can figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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