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All Whistler corded radar detectors operate on 12 volts and the center tip is positive.

If the volume control is turned up and the unit doesn't have any audio when alarming, it sounds like you may need a new speaker. Call Whistler at 800-531-0004 and they will set you up.

Double check all the connections that plug into the display unit. Make sure that the positive and negative connections are secure- especially the ground. If this doesn't help, call Whistler at 800-531-0004 for more options.

Most automotive electronics work on a 12 Volt DC system. You must be using adapter capable of providing about 12 to 14 volts because car batteries provide 12 volts; but car alternators put out 13.8 volts. Do not attempt to connect to an adapter that put out AC voltage!

If you know where the tracking device is, you can either remove the device or wrap it in several layers of heavy foil. Removing the tracker would be better, as a wrap may not block it.. It is likely under the vehicle, has a magnetic base, and is self contained. If it is connected to the vehicle's GPS system ( I.E. a company vehicle) then you cannot disable or disconnect it without the tracking entity knowing. There is a legal grey area involving tracking of this nature, and most States require a court order authorizing the installation on private vehicles. Check with your local Police department for the legalities of installing and /or disabling such a device.

Have you tried the unit in a different vehicle? If it doesn't react the same in another vehicle it could be some type of interference in your car like an after market car alarm.A poor or dirty lighter socket can limit full power to the unit and this can casuse this problem too.

If it does the same in another vehicle, what settings do you have turned on or off on the unit? You can try a factory reset - hold in the Power and Quiet buttons; while holding in these buttons plug in the power cord. The unit should beep twice indicating that it has been reset. Without touching any settings on the unit, try it again in your vehicle.

Handbrake on?!?

Agree with John Nolan. Call 800-531-0004 to order the part. $10.00 incl shipping.

If the volume control is set to max then its possible that the speaker itself is bad. Contact Whistler at 800-531-0004 to order a replacement speaker. The cost is $10 which includes shipping.

Which model Whistler is it? Does the sound work during the self-test? Depending on the age of the unit Whistler may have the speaker for it. Call 800-531-0004 to check on availablity.

See link to PDF of both 130 or 145 model:http://www.2shared.com/document/NW-DtYVK/xtr130man.htmlhttp://www.2shared.com/document/zMo6q22J/xtr145combo.html

Could be a bad power cord. Does the unit act the same in a different vehicle?

http://www.whistlergroup.com/manuals/1700series/1750combo.pdfEnjoy!

You can order a replacement speaker and install it yourself by calling 800-531-0004 The speaker costs $10 which includes shipping. Tip, when removing old speaker make certain to note how the speaker wires are routed this is important.

contact Whistler at 800-531-0004 to order a speaker for your 1640 model radar detector. THe cost is $10 with shipping.

No special cord is required. Does the lighter socket in the BMW power other 12 volt devices? If so, then check the fuse in the radar detectors power cord plug. If not, then check the BMW's lighter socket fuse to make sure that is working properly.

Its possibly a bad speaker. If the unit is under 3 years old, send it back to whistler to get it repaired under warranty. You can contact them at www.whistlergroup.com or [email protected] if its over 3 years old, a good chance its just the speaker and you can order a speaker from whistler for $10 and repair it yourself.3eulcg