Escort Passport 6800 User Manual

Passport 6800 Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Passport will not turn on.
Check that both ends of the cord are properly connected.
Check that volume control is ON.
Check that vehicle ignition is ON.
Check that vehicle lighter socket is functional.
Try Passport in another vehicle.
Passport feels very warm.
It is normal for Passport to feel warm.
Passport beeps briefly at the
same location every day, but
no radar source is in sight.
An X-band motion sensor or intrusion alarm is located within
range of your route. With time, you will learn predictable
patterns of these signals.
Passport does not seem
sensitive to radar or laser.
Make sure that Passport's radar antenna is not blocked by
windshield wipers and that the laser lens is not behind tinted
areas.
Determine if your vehicle has an Instaclear
®
, ElectriClear
®
or
solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser
signals.
Passport may be in City Mode.
Passport did not alert when a
police car was in view.
VASCAR, (Visual Average Speed Computer And Recorder) a
stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
Passport did not provide a
Safety signal while within
range of an emergency vehicle.
Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
Passport's display is not
working.
Press the Dim button to deactivate Dark Mode.
Passport's audible alerts are
less loud after the first few
alerts.
Passport is in AutoMute Mode.
Passport bounces or sags on
windshield.
Passport is not making contact with the windshield to provide
stability. While holding down Passport's EasyMount button, slide
Passport further back toward the windshield so that the back top
edge makes firm contact.
Passport's power-on sequence
reoccurs while you are driving.
A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
Passport to be briefly disconnected.
Your 14-year old son has
changed all of the
Programming options.
You can return all of the programming options to the factory
defaults by holding down the City, Dim, and Mute buttons while
you turn Passport on.
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Escort Passport 6800 Specifications

General

Brand	Escort
Model	Passport 6800
Category	Radar Detector
Language	English

Summary

Passport 6800 Troubleshooting

Passport Will Not Turn On

Solutions for when the Passport device fails to power up, including cord connections, volume, ignition, and socket checks.

Passport Feels Very Warm

Information that the Passport device feeling warm during operation is normal.

False Alerts on Route

Explanation for brief alerts at the same location without a visible radar source, likely due to motion sensors.

Reduced Radar/Laser Sensitivity

Troubleshooting steps for low sensitivity, including antenna blockage, windshield types, and mode settings.

No Alert for Police Car

Reasons for not receiving alerts for police cars, such as VASCAR use or inactive radar/laser units.

No Safety Signal for Emergency Vehicles

Explanation that safety transmitters may not be common in the area.

Passport Display Not Working

Solution to deactivate Dark Mode by pressing the Dim button.

Reduced Audible Alerts

Explanation that reduced alert volume may indicate the Passport is in AutoMute Mode.

Passport Bounces on Windshield

Instructions to secure the Passport by adjusting its position on the windshield for stable contact.

Intermittent Power Sequence

Cause for recurring power sequences: loose connection or dirty lighter socket.

Resetting Programming Options

Method to restore programming to factory defaults by holding specific buttons during power-on.