Chapter 7
POWER UP SELF-TEST
1.0 Error Codes
Turning on the radio starts a self-test routine that checks the radio functionality. If the checks are 
successful, the radio generates a high-pitched self-test pass tone. If the self-test is not successful, 
one low-pitched (300Hz) error tone is heard and the RED LED flashes several times to indicate the 
reason for the failure (see Table 7-1 below). After flashing the error code, the LED remains off for 5 
seconds and then repeats the error code. The LED sequence and the error tone continue until the 
radio is switched off. Radios with displays are also able to display error codes. The meaning of the 
LED indication, the displayed error codes and the related corrections are listed in Table 7-1.
Table 7-1   Power-up Error Codes
If the error code 
displayed is…
The LED 
flashes...
then, there is a... To correct the problem...
“Test 1 Failed” Once Hardware codeplug error, 
possibly codeplug structure 
mismatch or non-existant 
codeplug.
Reprogram codeplug. If message 
re-occurs, replace main board or 
return it to the nearest Motorola 
depot.
“Test 2 Failed” Twice Select 5 Application Vector 
corrupted.
Reprogram codeplug and retest the 
radio. 
“Test 3 Failed” Three times Codeplug Checksum error. Reprogram codeplug and retest the 
radio.
“Test 4 Failed” Four times Codeplug Version Error. Reprogram codeplug using the 
correct version and retest the radio.
“Test 5 Failed” Five times ROM Checksum test failure. Turn radio off then on again. If the 
message re-occurs replace the main 
board or return it to the nearest 
Motorola depot.
“Test 6 Failed” Six  times RAM Checksum test failure. Turn the radio off then on again. If the 
message re-occurs replace the main 
board or return it to the nearest 
Motorola depot.
“Test 7 Failed” --- --- Reserved
“Test 8 Failed” Eight times Radio Model Number failure. Reprogram codeplug for correct 
model.
No Display. Display module is not 
connected.
Display module faulty.
Check connection between main 
board and the display module
Replace display module.
300Hz Tone and 
Flashing LED.
(Radio with no 
display).
Radio failure or invalid 
codeplug as described 
above.
Turn the radio off then on again. 
Confirm that there is a 300Hz fail 
tone and count the number of flashes 
made by the LED. Make the relevant 
correction as described above