Radar Detector issue

NYSpeed Automotive
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Anybody here savvy with Radar Detectors??

I have a Cobra XRS 9345 and sometimes when I turn it on, it just stays on detecting a FULL (level 5) Ka signal indefinitely. It doesn’t matter where I am, either. Any ideas on why it’s doing this? Perhaps I have it too close to something in my car? I have it mounted on my Mustang GT dash directly about the 2 dash air vents in the middle. It stays a consistent temperature in that spot and doesn’t heat up much either. However the unit gets VERY hot when it’s just blasting a warning signal at me constantly.

Thanks - Andrew

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get a v1
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I can’t offer anything concerning a Cobra but I had a cheapy radar detector that did that exact same thing shortly after I accidentally dropped it in the car. I just assumed it was broke and scrapped it. Hopefully that’s not the case here for you.

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buy a V1 or pasport 8500 or 9500… problem solved

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^ anothing other than the 3 listed in the post above builds a false sense of security and will result in you getting a ticket. throw that crap in the trash.

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THIS.

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With the exception of CB radios,Cobra makes absolute shit.I had the misfortune of using one of their GPS a while back and it was terrible.

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I don’t mind the suggestions of the highest priced/best equipment out there but I am trying to find a solution to my problem. I agree with somedude that they will give you a false sense of security. I don’t really use it to aid in speeding - I just like to know when there are cops around. Not saying that I don’t speed! haha. Anyways if I’m going to pay upwards of $400 on something to help me speed it’d better be some sort of illegal radar jamming/ laser jamming device altogether. I get buy with my 100 dollar radar detectors just fine for what I need! Although if I’m looking for some serious defense I’ll be sure to pick up a V1!!

Anybody know what the deal is with this detector? I guess I’m just going to call Cobra and see about sending it back or getting another one from them or something.

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The sensors get out of whack and it has to be re-calibrated, at least that’s what happened to my 8500 after 6-7 years.

You can see how much a repair would be from them probably, but it may just be worth it to get another cheapo…

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you can get an up to date V1 used for about 250-300$ now

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it wouldn’t happen to only do it while the car is on would it? my accel coil on plugs set off my, and others radar detectors.

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Toss it.

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I don’t know why no one has said he should just get a V1.

In all honesty that is your best bet…spend the cash up front and it’ll pay itself off x10.

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pretty sure 3pppl did… lol

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My V1 has been worth every penny, it’s only been two months. Everything else is just GARBAGE/POINTLESS/ONE MORE REASON FOR A COP TO WRITE YOU A TICKET.

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My 8500 paid for itself more than once. But, it also let me know that I was definitely getting a ticket occasionally.

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i have a brand new cobra radar detector ill sell to the op for 40 bucks. my dad got me it not realizing how crappy they are, and said to sell it and buy a good one lol.

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I was taking the sarcasm route. :lol: