Go to How to Update Escort Passport 9500IX to update your radar. My device just took a crap power cord has a light but the device no light and sound. My Passport 9500i is: 1) No longer marking locations.
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This troubleshooting page will help you diagnose problems with the Escort Passport 9500IX
The Radar will not respond or show any sign of powering up.
Ensure the lighter adapter is plugged in and the on light is on. If the light is not on, and the adapter is plugged in, the adapter is faulty. Consider purchasing a replacement adapter.
The sound being produced by the radar sounds staticky or no sound is being produced at all.
If the sound from the radar sounds distorted or won’t produce sound when it should be, then the devices speaker could be at fault. Go to Escort Radar 9500IX Speaker Replacement Guide and follow the steps to replacing your radar speaker.
Your radar’s display is black and won’t show anything on its display.
Make sure that the radar is connected and powered on. If the radar is connected but doesn’t power on, then you could have a faulty lighter adapter and needs to be replaced.
If the radar’s display isn’t responding and just stays on the black screen, then the display is damaged and at fault. First check to see if the display brightness is up. If the brightness is up and the display is still on a black screen, then the display is at fault. Contact Escort Radar Company to replace your radar.
The device doesn't respond when pressing down on any of the buttons.
Your device might be an older version and out of date and might not be able to connect to your vehicle. Try downloading the most recent version. Go to How to Update Escort Passport 9500IX to update your radar.