BCT15: Scanner Won't Turn On

[SCPD]

Hello all,

I originally had my BCT15 in my car plugged into the cigarette lighter but one day I went to turn it on and all it does is make a small popping noise, (like the speaker powering up) once and nothing else. Moved it inside and used the wall power with the same result. Any suggestions as to what I could do to fix this. Thanks!

 

[ScanMaine]

you fried something,..I had the same thing happen to my bct15x and my 996xt and thankfully it was under warrenty and I burnt out some resistors.

 

[W8RMH]

Running a scanner off of a vehicles power system you can get 12V power surges. It will need to go to Uniden for service.

 

[N9JIG]

If you feel comfortable opening the radio check the ribbon cable between the front panel and main board. These tend to work loose sometimes, especially in a mobile environment. Make sure it is properly seated.

Newer radios using the same chassis from Uniden have had glue dabbed on to help prevent this from occurring.

 

[N9JIG]

Also, if you still have the alternate power cable (the 3-wire one that plugs into the larger port on the back) try using that one, with the red to positive 12VDC and the black to negative. Leave the orange unconnected.

I have had a couple BCT15 coaxial power connectors go bad and saved a repair bill by using this connector.

 

[SCPD]

N9JIG you're a lifesaver! Reseated the ribbon cable and that fixed the problem.

 

[N9JIG]

Great, glad to help!