http://www.fixya.com/support/p27534-escort_passport_8500_radar_detectorSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t3646662-retainer_clip_inside_top_plasticthe retainer clip on the inside of the top plastic cover has broken. Can I purchase this top cover for a passport 8500 escort x50Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3177142-service_required_passport_8500_displayservice required on my passport 8500 displayFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t191583-false_laser_warning_when_engine_rpm_goesEvery time my engine rev's over 3000 rpm, I get a false laser warning. As the rpm drops below 3000, the alarm goes away. The car is 1.5 years old and this is a problem that has showed up only now after working fine for over a year.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3421459-detector_will_come_full_highway_alertDetector will come to full highway alert after being on for about 15 minutes and will not shut off. Sometimes cycling the power will correct it but today that didn't work. Help!Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2810730-also_8500_passport_flashes_laser_will_gomy detector also goes off flashing laser for no apparent reason and once is starts it wont quit going off intermediately for a entire trip whether i travel 5 miles or 300 miles....very frustratin for a state of the art unitFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3228679-starts_going_off_when_higher_speedWhen pressing fast on the gas pedal the radar signal goes off and LASER appears in the window...It gets a little annouying, bacuase as i let off the gas it stops and press the gas again it starts again. Any ideas?Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3135292-when_accelerate_from_either_dead_stop_orWhen I accelerate from either a dead stop or if I increase my speed as I'm driving, my lazar alert goes off when there's no threat.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3035318-passport_radar_service_requiredHello My Escort passport 8500 radar constanly display this message; "service required". I just turn it off an on again and starts working whitout problems. ThanksFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3143599-8500_radar_more_more_often_displaysMy 8500 Radar more and more often displays service required message. How do I fix it? ThanksFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3157913-getting_service_requierdi have been getting service requierd messegesFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2781270-false_laser_detected_otherI receive false laser detection when the weather is warm/hot. Does not happen in cooler months. Also, often it will attempt a self calibration if left in the car during warmer months.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2994125-dont_spend_extra_money_its_somethingmy 8500 passport is not operating the cord dont turn on ? is it the unit or the cord? I disassembled the cord I thought it has a fuse but No? so has anyone had this problem?Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t634507-laser_warning_going_off_all_timemy 8500 has developed a nasty habit of ringing the laser warning - even in my garage at night - and in parking lots - as well as every couple of minutes down the road As a deterent to spirited driving this is working perfectly - As an annoyance to...Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2787830-escort_8500_service_messageHi, I would like to know if there is an online shop for repairs on Escort radar detectors. I purchased a used one on ebay and after a week it gave me a "service required" message.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2591993-got_service_required_message_needI got the Service Required message. What do I need to do?Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2486160-8500_series_4_years_no_problemsI HAD 8500 SERIES FOR 4 YEARS , WITH NO PROBLEMS. WAS RECENTLY PULLED OVER AND TOLD BY COP HE DETECTED MY DETECTOR.HE WAS COOL , HE TOLD ME I SHOULD UPGRADE TO 9500 SERIES. CAN THE 8500 SERIES BE DETECTED OR WAS HE BULL CRAPPING. STILL USING AND...Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2547949-seems_power_up_but_doesnt_detectseems to power up but doesn't detect anything any more. I have a cordless version of the same detector(so I know when it has something to detect) and it works fine. Is there a fuse or something simple to get it to work again?Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2454235-laser_goes_off_when_am_driving_in_arealaser goes off when i am driving in area were there is no buildings or police cars also goes to k ban what is this problemFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2392620-service_requiredSeveral times I have got a message about Self Calibration and then it works after it calibrates. But this morning, after 3 Self Calibrations, I got the Service Required message. What do I need to do?Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t2316512-continually_sais_service_requiredContinually sais service required message. How do I fix this problem.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t285420-8500_alerts_no_aparent_reasonmy escort 8500 alerts, full signal strength for no reason. I can be parked in my garage. Sometimes it will stop. Other times you have to reset it to stop it. HelpFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t882513-escort_8500_radar_detectorstarted geting service required messageFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1972357-program_button_stuck_shaking_causesThe program button on my 8500 x50 is stuck so that even when not pressed the settings continually change. The other buttons work. I opened up the x50 and noticed that the blue button on the inside doesnt click when pressed. is it possible to stop...Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1824018-compare_laser_kat600_escort_8500x50compare laser Kat600 with escort 8500x50Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t628170-display_lightThe display on my 8500 passport radar detector will not work. No lights what-so-ever. Did the reset to defaults, tried all button combinations but there is no display at all, no lights of any kind.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1948159-taking_apart_escort_passport_8500What tool is used? Phillips head wont work nor will an alan wrench..any suggustions?Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1896449-reset_passport_8500_radar_detectori iFri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t604636-8500_radar_displayDisplay stuck in "AUTO". Have attempted RESET numerous times with same result. Radar will post normally and display "AUTO". Pressing top two buttons for 2 seconds per instruction also failed to progress beyond AUTO" mode. Several times, by...Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t1446266-no_soundMy Passport 8500 stopped giving audible warnings. I tried turning the volume off and on and the mute off and on. Still no sound! I love the unit and it works very well but is always mute. Anyway to program this thing?Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:38 GMT