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Predator wont start on Adapter !

Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 3:19 pm
by AeRoyal
Hello,
My predator does not start when i plug it in the ac adapter it seems that the adapter is not powering the tool up !

but it does start normally when i do plug it into the vehicle i would like to know is the problem from the PC interface kit power adapter or the predator itself !

is there a way to test?

Any help?

RE: Predator wont start on Adapter !

Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 3:30 pm
by 06MonteSS
if the predator boots up fine in the car when connecting to the obd port, then the problem is with the power adapter, or the outlet you're plugging it in to...

does the outlet you're plugging it in to need to have a wall switch turned on to get power to it??

RE: Predator wont start on Adapter !

Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 3:58 pm
by AeRoyal
wall socket does not require a switch it has a light that turns on when something gets plugged in it.. I put it into the socket and nothing happens .. the light however turns on and i had my phone charger plugged in so it's not wall related .

RE: Predator wont start on Adapter !

Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 3:58 pm
by 06MonteSS
k... then it's the power adapter...

did you try another outlet just for shits and giggles?

RE: Predator wont start on Adapter !

Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 4:01 pm
by AeRoyal
I just did and still nothing

RE: Predator wont start on Adapter !

Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 4:06 pm
by 06MonteSS
k.. then bad power adapter

RE: Predator wont start on Adapter !

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 6:45 am
by AeRoyal
is the power adapter covered under warranty? if yes, i need the information on how to return it what to do etc etc.. i guess it will take 2 weeks for a circulation of the adapter as it took 2 weeks for the pc interface kit to arrive ... international shipments take time...

is it possible to use alternative adapter if so i need specifications.

Thanks lew for your co-operation :) i know it's not your department but you are the only one who really responds and help around here.
Much appreciated^^

RE: Predator wont start on Adapter !

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 8:29 am
by Solid
Hello AeRoyal,

This might seems a bit crazy ;) But if you have an external HD laying around. Then take a look at the power connector. I found out that 3 differant brands had the exact same power outlet needed by the predator. SO i used that adaptor. But only do this when you are certain its the same seize connector and the same power wattage.

Goodluck!