Well i had my V1 hardwired into my Z using tips from the "stealth" install thats floating around this site, and 350zfrenzy and i loved it. Then it stopped working. The remote unit seems to turn it self off randomly, and you have to squeeze it, or hit it in certain spots for the display to appear. I have a piece of wire in the display box holding it to the headliner, but i covered it with electrical tape, so i didnt think that would be a problem. The main V1 unit sees that there is a remote display unit, so its displays shut off, but the display doesnt always appear. Any ideas??? I drilled a couple holes in the top for the wire so i dont know if Valentine will take it back. Any suggestions? Plz Help!

 

Sounds like you might have a short from the main unit to your stealh display. I would just get another cord and see if that fixes your problem. I think it uses regular telphone line like the reguar unit, right? Also, does it get power from the main unit or is it seperate?

 

it gets power from the main unit, and i have tried a few different cords, without much success.

 

It does use regular phone cable. Try running a new, unused cable directly from the remote unit to the main unit to see if it fixes it.

I've never had any such problem with mine, and it's been in there over a year (maybe it's my install you're referring to?).

Barring that, it's possible you shorted something out when you took it apart to drill the holes in it. Try unmounting it, cleaning the connectors, and using a fresh cord.

 

it is indeed your install that im referring to. it happens with the 3 cables i have, and how would i go about cleaning out the connectors?

 

er... try some isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol on the connectors. Also, you may want to take down the remote unit itself, and look for any loose wires, cracked solder, etc. inside the housing.

Failing any of this, at least the remote display units aren't very expensive... I know that's not a big help, but...

 

ya i was about to just order a new one, but thought i would see if you guys had any suggestions. thx for the help.

 

Try using a new phone cable, but if all else fails just send it back to Valentine. They have awesome customer service.

 

hey Mofoz,
Can you do me a favor and post the link to the stealth install your talking about?

the search function is giving me too many threads.

Thanx

 

see link in sig

 

thnx Rahtok =)

 

link to the tips?

 

for those of you who dont read sigs,
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=33744

Also, i bought a new concealed display, and its amazing. Best thing i have done yet.