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Old 11-11-02, 05:15 PM
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Originally posted by Geremology101
I have the same radar detector...I bought the car with the radar in it, so I'm not really sure how it works. I have a switch under the dashboard to turn the radar off and on, but I don't know where the other switch is to switch it from city mode and highway mode, and both of my lights are red.

Where do I find that switch? Or do I have a 1st Generation radar that doesn't have that switch?

You have the K40-2000 model if you have two red LED's

http://www.k40.com/PDF/K40%20Pod%20Operating.pdf

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Old 11-13-02, 02:44 PM
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Thanks for the instructions link and information. By the way, I did hear the clicking noise yesterday. So far, I have heard chirping but not seen radar police nearby, but all of my driving has been in the city.
Old 11-13-02, 05:28 PM
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you should be able to turn the base (radar detector power ****) left for red, middle for off, and right for green. the top part of the **** also turns and that controls the volume. In the city there are alot of inaccuracies and the detector will pick up rogue signals and sound off. also if you hear clicking noises you probably have a k40-ss1000 model. They don't have that instruction manual on their website... I also have a copy of the manual that they sent me since they don't have it on their website. its a 1 page guide so I will try to scan it in the next 3 days and post it.

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Old 11-15-02, 01:33 PM
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Be very careful to check the laws about the use of radar detectors in the areas That you drive.Near where I live.The use is illeagle.Virginia and D.C. The police have sensors that can detect When someone is using a detector.In Virginia they confiscate it,and give you a big fine.With a biult in I dont know what they would do.carpe diem
Old 11-15-02, 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by rybikowsky
Be very careful to check the laws about the use of radar detectors in the areas That you drive.Near where I live.The use is illeagle.Virginia and D.C. The police have sensors that can detect When someone is using a detector.In Virginia they confiscate it,and give you a big fine.With a biult in I dont know what they would do.carpe diem

Yeah, it's only illegal in two states. D.C, and Virginia.
http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/radar4.html

You can still get around it if you use a newer model detector that is equiped with VG-2. Minimizes the chance of radar detector detectors spotting your radar detector. Just have to make sure they can't spot it on your windshield etc. Still a risk though.
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sharpe thanks for the update.Only two places in the country with anti detector laws,And I drive in both alot.I try to remember to put up my escort solo,when I cross those jurisdiction lines.One of these times I will forget and bam.
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the K40 radars have VG-2 capabilities, so don't be worried
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I think mine is a Verrrrry old K40.
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