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Motorola Spectra (error codes)

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Hello,

I just hooked up my motorola spectra, and when i turn it on, all i get is the letter "C" or "L" or "E". When i turn it on and off a different letter appears on the screen.

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks!
 

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Well its been a while. I still have yet to get these damn radios working. I've posted a few pics.

A few side notes:

*no sound comes from speaker
*no antenna attached
*when turned on i briefly see "self chk"
*after the self chk thing then it displays different letters everytime the radio is powered on and off. examples below
*15 pin, blue (ignition sence) is hooked into the power


**EDIT**
I have two identical spectras, and they both do the exact same thing.

Any suggestions? Any input would be great.
 

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I'm not a /\/\otorola expert, but the guys over at Batlabs are! You might post a message over there, no doubt that they could help you.

Of course, you might also get the help you need here, as many RR members are over at Batlabs too
 
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