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Dash cam failure.
ohreally
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Today while driving my cam gave a "beep, beep" sound with flashing Blue & Red lights. This denotes either a system error or the SD card isn't properly inserted,
As the card(s) are ok and inserted properly, I assume there is some sort of sys error, any ideas on way forward?
Mod: Smartwitness SVG100 GPS.
As the card(s) are ok and inserted properly, I assume there is some sort of sys error, any ideas on way forward?
Mod: Smartwitness SVG100 GPS.
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You've probably done the easy things already, but have you checked the sd card in another machine or PC - I had one recently that developed a near invisible crack in the casing somehow that stopped it working
Is there a reset button hidden somewhere on the dashcam?0 -
I have several cards that I use in the device, same result with them all.
I'm not aware of a reset button and don't see a reference in the manual.Don’t be a can’t, be a can.0 -
What camera, what SD card?0
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If your often swapping the SD cards, then you may have damaged the SD socket, most likely a soldered joint has fractured away from the circuit board.“I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an a** of yourself.”
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I guess you have tried reformatting the SD card?
Does the dash cam work when connected to your PC?"A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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Update: After purchasing a new cam, I had a fart around with this one.
A dose of switch contact cleaner appears to have done the trick, no error beeps and it reads/ writes to the sd card.Don’t be a can’t, be a can.0 -
Do you often take the card out? I've had a dashcam a couple of years now & I think I've taken the card out three or four times to make sure it's working.Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.0
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