Escort Solo S3 - Troubleshooting Common Solo S3 Issues; Problem;Solution Pairs

Troubleshooting
Problem
• Solo S3 beeps briefly at the same
location every day, but no radar source is
insight.
• Solo S3 does not seem sensitive to radar
or laser.
Solution
• 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.
• Make sure that windshield wipers do not block Solo S3's radar
antenna and that the laser lens is not behind tinted areas.
• Determine if your vehicle has an lnstaclearTM' ElectriClearT"
or solar reflective windshield which may deflect radar or laser
signals.
• Solo S3 may be in City Mode.
• Solo S3 did not alert when a police car • VASCAR, (Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder) a
was in view. stopwatch method of speed detection, may be in use.
• Officer may not have radar or laser unit turned on.
• Solo S3 did not provide a Safety signal • Safety transmitters may not be commonly used in your area.
while within range of an emergency
vehicle.
• Solo S3's display is not working. • Solo S3 is in Full Dark Mode. See page 18 for details.
• Solo S3's audible alerts are less loud • Solo S3 is in AutoMute Mode. See page 10 for details.
after the first few alerts.
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• Solo S3 bounces or sags on windshield. • Solo S3 is not making contact with the windshield to provide
stability. While holding down Solo S3's EasyRelease button,
slide Solo S3 further back toward the windshield so that the
back top edge makes firm contact.
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Problem
• Solo S3's power-on sequence reoccurs
while you are driving.
• Your 14-year old son has changed all9
of the EZ-Programming options.
• Solo S3 will not turn on.
• Solo S3 feels very warm.
Explanation of Displays
Solution
• A loose power connection or dirty lighter socket can cause
Solo S3 to be briefly disconnected.
• You can return all of the programming options to the factory
defaults by holding down the MUTE and MODE (M) buttons
while you turn Solo S3 on.
• Check for proper battery installation.
• Install new batteries.
• It is normal for Solo S3 to feel warm when it's on.
No display Solo S3 is in the Dark mode, and is programmed for Full Dark (page 18)
F' i l o tH!.:J'r' One of the many pilot programming messages (pages 16)
i.:.!or+Z:•ne One of the many Safety Radar messages (pages 24-25)
C.3ution Solo S3 has detected a Safety Radar Signal, but the signal isn't yet strong
enough to decode the specific safety message (page 25)
>=:I, or t=:: i ,or t:::A! etc. Solo S3 has been programmed in the ExpertMeter Mode (page 12-13)
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Solo S3 has detected a VG2 unit (radar detector detector)
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