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CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 07:01 PM

I'm installing the Oracle Mailslot scanner, and I'm having problems. The scanner is powered on CONSTANTLY. Once I connect the power to the fuse box bolt/lead, the scanner immediately comes on and the remote is not shutting it off. The battery is brand new in the remote, but the scanner will not turn off. It just keeps glowing.

While installing it, the car is off, I don't know if that affects it. The scanner just will not turn off or respond to the remote. I need help!!

Black wire is going to ground (screwed into the body of the car)
Red is going under the bolt that's attached to the fuse box.

I followed Oracle's video, but the scanner is just constantly on.

Help, please! I appreciate all input!

** I know this may not be the correct thread, but I'm kind of freaking out right now :( **

camarosspower · 02-26-2015, 07:18 PM

I've had problems with the remote. It might be that. Sometimes it would work but sometimes it doesn't. Mine was installed at the fest. Give them a call. If you know someone with a scanner ask them for the controller just to see if that's it

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

I've had problems with the remote. It might be that. Sometimes it would work but sometimes it doesn't. Mine was installed at the fest. Give them a call. If you know someone with a scanner ask them for the controller just to see if that's it

Will other controllers work with it? The scanner just glows and doesn't change patterns at all.

Chevy9534 · 02-26-2015, 07:39 PM

My remote has to be directly in front and no further than a foot away. See if that helps

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy9534

My remote has to be directly in front and no further than a foot away. See if that helps

Do you remember if your scanner turned on immediately after you wired up power/ground?

usafboy · 02-26-2015, 07:52 PM

My remote quit working after a week or two, I last left it on the solid pattern and tapped it into my halo wire so it comes on and turns off with the halos/headlights only. This way I don't need the remote

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by usafboy

My remote quit working after a week or two, I last left it on the solid pattern and tapped it into my halo wire so it comes on and turns off with the halos/headlights only. This way I don't need the remote

I'd rather put out a campfire with my face than have to send this whole thing back. I'm so frustrated right now, you guys have no idea

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 08:29 PM

I luckily have an extra LED controller / remote laying around (actually found it in the center console when I bought the car). I'm hoping that might work with the scanner.

camarosspower · 02-26-2015, 09:03 PM

The remote will work on all scanners. When mine doesn't work ill borrow my Buddy's and viseversa. When they first hooked it up it was on auto pattern so that's normal

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

The remote will work on all scanners. When mine doesn't work ill borrow my Buddy's and viseversa. When they first hooked it up it was on auto pattern so that's normal

So, when they wired it up it immediately powered on? I'm just wondering if that's normal.

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-26-2015, 09:07 PM

This is the extra remote I have. The only difference with this and the one I got with my scanner is the color of the remote. So, if god's really on my side, this remote will work with the scanner. I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really want this remote to work with my current scanner so that I don't have to have it fixed/replaced.

camarosspower · 02-26-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGreyConvertible

So, when they wired it up it immediately powered on? I'm just wondering if that's normal.

Yes completely normal. That's the same remote that I have

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-27-2015, 09:23 AM

Going to wire up the scanner again soon and try both remotes again, hopefully one of them will actually control the scanner.

CyberGreyConvertible · 02-27-2015, 09:25 AM

Going to wire up the scanner again soon and try both remotes that I have. Hopefully one of them will work with the scanner.

02-26-2015, 07:01 PM	#1
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	HELP - Oracle Mailslot Scanner Install Problem I'm installing the Oracle Mailslot scanner, and I'm having problems. The scanner is powered on CONSTANTLY. Once I connect the power to the fuse box bolt/lead, the scanner immediately comes on and the remote is not shutting it off. The battery is brand new in the remote, but the scanner will not turn off. It just keeps glowing. While installing it, the car is off, I don't know if that affects it. The scanner just will not turn off or respond to the remote. I need help!! Black wire is going to ground (screwed into the body of the car) Red is going under the bolt that's attached to the fuse box. I followed Oracle's video, but the scanner is just constantly on. Help, please! I appreciate all input! I know this may not be the correct thread, but I'm kind of freaking out right now :(

02-26-2015, 07:39 PM	#4
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02-26-2015, 07:52 PM	#6
usafboy Drives: 2010 Silver SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 882	My remote quit working after a week or two, I last left it on the solid pattern and tapped it into my halo wire so it comes on and turns off with the halos/headlights only. This way I don't need the remote __________________ 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro SS/RS LS3 Mods...so far: resonator/muffler delete, tinted everything, '13 shift knob/boot, bowtie delete, PFADT sway bars, CAI intake, Hurst short shifter, JBA cat deletes, BMR trailing arms/outer bushings/steering rack bushing, Bo White ported TB. Rhino79 Dyno tuned...405 HP/399 TQ

02-26-2015, 09:07 PM	#11
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	This is the extra remote I have. The only difference with this and the one I got with my scanner is the color of the remote. So, if god's really on my side, this remote will work with the scanner. I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really want this remote to work with my current scanner so that I don't have to have it fixed/replaced. Attached Images Last edited by CyberGreyConvertible; 02-26-2015 at 09:24 PM.

02-26-2015, 07:18 PM	#2
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	I've had problems with the remote. It might be that. Sometimes it would work but sometimes it doesn't. Mine was installed at the fest. Give them a call. If you know someone with a scanner ask them for the controller just to see if that's it

02-26-2015, 08:29 PM	#8
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	I luckily have an extra LED controller / remote laying around (actually found it in the center console when I bought the car). I'm hoping that might work with the scanner.

02-26-2015, 09:03 PM	#9
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	The remote will work on all scanners. When mine doesn't work ill borrow my Buddy's and viseversa. When they first hooked it up it was on auto pattern so that's normal

02-27-2015, 09:23 AM	#13
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	Going to wire up the scanner again soon and try both remotes again, hopefully one of them will actually control the scanner.

02-27-2015, 09:25 AM	#14
CyberGreyConvertible Dunder Mifflin Inc. Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 468	Going to wire up the scanner again soon and try both remotes that I have. Hopefully one of them will work with the scanner.