Passport 8500 question...
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Corvette ***** OG
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Passport 8500 question...
I've had an 8500 for a few years. I noticed a post about someone with a Valentine that upgraded the software.
My question is, the 8500 comes with a phone cord style cord. I was told that this was to be able to download new upgradeable software from your computer but I have yet to read or see anything about it.
If not able, why have a phone style cord?
Mark
My question is, the 8500 comes with a phone cord style cord. I was told that this was to be able to download new upgradeable software from your computer but I have yet to read or see anything about it.
If not able, why have a phone style cord?
Mark
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Murrieta CA
Originally Posted by MyBlueC5
I've had an 8500 for a few years. I noticed a post about someone with a Valentine that upgraded the software.
My question is, the 8500 comes with a phone cord style cord. I was told that this was to be able to download new upgradeable software from your computer but I have yet to read or see anything about it.
If not able, why have a phone style cord?
Mark
My question is, the 8500 comes with a phone cord style cord. I was told that this was to be able to download new upgradeable software from your computer but I have yet to read or see anything about it.
If not able, why have a phone style cord?
Mark
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Corvette ***** OG
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '05
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Dave,
The prewired phone cable that you ordered that runs into the rearview mirror harness, is that from Escort or one of the ones that a forum member sells?
I had one (from the forum member...was like 11.00 bucks) but it died... ended up throwing it away.
Thanks,
Mark
The prewired phone cable that you ordered that runs into the rearview mirror harness, is that from Escort or one of the ones that a forum member sells?
I had one (from the forum member...was like 11.00 bucks) but it died... ended up throwing it away.
Thanks,
Mark
Safety Car
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From: Utah
I have the 8500. I use the modified cable that allows me to power it off the rearview mirror. The phone style cord is called a smart cord only because the lighter end has a visual led alarm and mute button. 
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Corvette ***** OG
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Another reason I like the smart cord. Though I hate the fact my ashtray flap door has to be part open to allow entry to the cigarette lighter, I love the mute button at my fingertips. I never could get use to pushing the button on the actual detector to mute it.
Mark
Mark
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Murrieta CA
Originally Posted by MyBlueC5
Dave,
The prewired phone cable that you ordered that runs into the rearview mirror harness, is that from Escort or one of the ones that a forum member sells?
I had one (from the forum member...was like 11.00 bucks) but it died... ended up throwing it away.
Thanks,
Mark
The prewired phone cable that you ordered that runs into the rearview mirror harness, is that from Escort or one of the ones that a forum member sells?
I had one (from the forum member...was like 11.00 bucks) but it died... ended up throwing it away.
Thanks,
Mark
Safety Car
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To have it reprogrammed I believe you have to send it to them. This may help. http://www.escortradar.com/radar-detector-faq.htm
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: LA Cali
Originally Posted by MyBlueC5
I've had an 8500 for a few years. I noticed a post about someone with a Valentine that upgraded the software.
My question is, the 8500 comes with a phone cord style cord. I was told that this was to be able to download new upgradeable software from your computer but I have yet to read or see anything about it.
If not able, why have a phone style cord?
Mark
My question is, the 8500 comes with a phone cord style cord. I was told that this was to be able to download new upgradeable software from your computer but I have yet to read or see anything about it.
If not able, why have a phone style cord?
Mark
Check here for some information about Bel not backing up their upgrades:
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtop...pgrade&start=0
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