Solid green LED

[geiz]

Yesterday while driving the control head LED went from blue (protection mode) to solid green. It stayed that way for about 30 minutes, through multiple reboots, then all by itself went back to blue protection mode. While it was green the only function that worked was the power button. No audio, unable to get into menu or change profile. Even tried refreshing the settings with USB stick, no help.

I was getting ready to pull my F1 sensor and send in to AL Priority due to repeated sensor fail messages. Now I'm wondering if there isn't some other problem?

[jccr413]

I'm in the same boat as you. I just bought it yesterday. I did an update to new firmware 5.3.3 and now it's stuck on green!!!


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[BestRadarDetectors]

I'm in the same boat as you. I just bought it yesterday. I did an update to new firmware 5.3.3 and now it's stuck on green!!!


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If you dont load a config file with defence mode enabled it will be in green mode. Vortex has some good tutorials on setting up your ALP.

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[jccr413]

I don't even have the profile section checked. I'm troubleshooting as we speak and it seems it has to do with the placement of the heads. I'm getting it to work when I move things around. Like just plug F2 and t works fine. Then I tried plugging F1 then R1 while on. But if you shit it off and and try to connect just F1 it won't work. I believe my 4th head is bad so I took it out of the equation( it's getting extremely hot, and won't beep at all when I wave my hand on front of it.)


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[BestRadarDetectors]

Profiles would not have anything to do with it. Set a standard settings file with defence enabled and also skip warm-up so that it will boot directly into defence mode. It will help you troubleshoot easier.

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[jccr413]

I tried that 15 times and still stick. Is there a way to rollback firmware?


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[BestRadarDetectors]

I tried that 15 times and still stick. Is there a way to rollback firmware?


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There are no issues with firmware. You might have a failing sensor or a shorted wire if your settings are correct.

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[jccr413]

I m not testing them one by one and still same problem. What's the warranty on this things?


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[BestRadarDetectors]

I m not testing them one by one and still same problem. What's the warranty on this things?


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2yr

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[jccr413]

How can I check when does it expired? I bought it second hand.


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[BestRadarDetectors]

You call call the office tomorrow with your serial numbers.

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[jccr413]

You call call the office tomorrow with your serial numbers.

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Ok thanks :)


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[jccr413]

Here is a brief example
https://youtu.be/RxbPvfdarc8


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[radargeek]

If you're getting F1 sensor errors unplug that sensor and see if you still get the "stuck on green" situation. If you do, unplug another sensor, repeat until you've found the culprit.

Then check the wiring to make sure it isn't pinched somewhere or rubbed through. If the wiring is ok and the problem continues, it's a faulty sensor most likely.

[jccr413]

If you're getting F1 sensor errors unplug that sensor and see if you still get the "stuck on green" situation. If you do, unplug another sensor, repeat until you've found the culprit.

Then check the wiring to make sure it isn't pinched somewhere or rubbed through. If the wiring is ok and the problem continues, it's a faulty sensor most likely.

How can I tell if I'm getting which sensor error? I don't have a speaker. I'm finally getting it to work with 2 sensors. On F1 & F2. It's staying solid green for nearly 2 mins then it goes into solid blue. Even though skip warm up is on.

When turn off and plug in the 3rd sensor (not even trying the 4th because I'm sure it's broken it's getting burning hot) and turn it back it stays solid green.


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[BestRadarDetectors]

How can I tell if I'm getting which sensor error? I don't have a speaker. I'm finally getting it to work with 2 sensors. On F1 & F2. It's staying solid green for nearly 2 mins then it goes into solid blue. Even though skip warm up is on.

When turn off and plug in the 3rd sensor (not even trying the 4th because I'm sure it's broken it's getting burning hot) and turn it back it stays solid green.


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Pull a statistics file if you dont have HiFi or BT..... http://www.alpupdate.com/statistics

[Holla]

HI-FI makes life simple and you can hear the guns you are shot with---worth the $$$$$ ++it will tell you what sensor is bad so not allot of troubleshooting

[jccr413]

I know I'm considering getting. I think I figured my problems were 2 bad cables and one bad head. Now I'm wondering if I could use that extra head I have working and plug it into another CPU like the laser interceptor ones which seems to be same RJ plug and are going for the low. Maybe I can install it on my other car, :)


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[geiz]

BRD, do you think a failing F1 sensor can cause my solid green? It happened again today twice. First after work it went green on start up for 15 minutes, then went into defense mode. That was after sitting parked and unpowered for 9 hours. Then I stopped at a store, started back up and got green for about 5 minutes, then it went into defense mode.

[BestRadarDetectors]

I know I'm considering getting. I think I figured my problems were 2 bad cables and one bad head. Now I'm wondering if I could use that extra head I have working and plug it into another CPU like the laser interceptor ones which seems to be same RJ plug and are going for the low. Maybe I can install it on my other car, :)


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You will fry the head if you plug in into a system that is not an ALP.

[BestRadarDetectors]

BRD, do you think a failing F1 sensor can cause my solid green? It happened again today twice. First after work it went green on start up for 15 minutes, then went into defense mode. That was after sitting parked and unpowered for 9 hours. Then I stopped at a store, started back up and got green for about 5 minutes, then it went into defense mode.

We have already told you what to do to troubleshoot your issue. If the system does not boot disconnect one sensor at a time to determine which line if causing an issue. Once you determine which line it is disconnect the sensor at the quick disconnect connector and plug into another sensors wire and that will tell you if you have an issue with a head or the wire. I am not sure why you are making things more complicated.

[jccr413]

You will fry the head if you plug in into a system that is not an ALP.

Perfect won't be trying that any time soon lol.

Thanks for the advise


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[jccr413]

BestRadarDetectors do you happen to have a coupon code?! So I can purchase a one head system? :)


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[BestRadarDetectors]

BestRadarDetectors do you happen to have a coupon code?! So I can purchase a one head system? :)


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No sorry. There are no active promotions.

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[System]

You will fry the head if you plug in into a system that is not an ALP.

LOL I've always been kinda curious what would happen if you plugged different sensors into another manufacturers CPU... I definitely won't be trying this any time soon :disturbed:

[geiz]

We have already told you what to do to troubleshoot your issue. If the system does not boot disconnect one sensor at a time to determine which line if causing an issue. Once you determine which line it is disconnect the sensor at the quick disconnect connector and plug into another sensors wire and that will tell you if you have an issue with a head or the wire. I am not sure why you are making things more complicated.

First time you told me this, or replied to me at all. I think you have me confused with someone else.

I'll just send my F1 sensor back to ALP, pretty sure it is bad. Then see if the green LED returns.

[geiz]

First time you told me this, or replied to me at all. I think you have me confused with someone else.

I'll just send my F1 sensor back to ALP, pretty sure it is bad. Then see if the green LED returns.

One thing I failed to mention is that I swapped the F! and F2 connections at the control box and the error message switched to F2 sensor fail. Pretty sure it is the sensor. Just wanted to know if the failed sensor could cause the booting up to green LED problem, or if it could be another issue, before I sent the F1 sensor back to ALP.

[Holla]

If you unplug F1 does your system boot right up to Blue??

[geiz]

If you unplug F1 does your system boot right up to Blue??

Hi Holla,

Yep, it boots right up to blue with F! disconnected. That sensor will be in the mail back to ALP tomorrow.

Once I get this resolved, I'd love to check the replacement out with your assistance. Actually was thinking that was a pretty idea anyway, even without this sensor problem. Been 2 years since we tested with your gun.

[Holla]

Hi Holla,

Yep, it boots right up to blue with F! disconnected. That sensor will be in the mail back to ALP tomorrow.

Once I get this resolved, I'd love to check the replacement out with your assistance. Actually was thinking that was a pretty idea anyway, even without this sensor problem. Been 2 years since we tested with your gun.

I Dont recognize the screen name! Blue Golf??

Yep #1 sensor is bad for sure!

[geiz]

I Dont recognize the screen name! Blue Golf??

Yep #1 sensor is bad for sure!

Yep, blue Golf.