start up problem

[spydershusband]

New issue with the wife's 2010 RT. Turn on the key and after pushing the mode button the screen goes sort of blank. It has 3 narrow, horizontal black lines seperated by 3 wider grey (screen color) lines and the start button does nothing. She then recycles everthing with the key and thus far it has corrected and run fine. I think it has happened 4 times in the last 6 weeks or so and when it was hot 3 of those times. Anyone with any experience like hers??

 

[SNOOPY]

First things first, you sure your battery has a strong charge?

Todays electronics require full power note to start freaking out.

You said 2010 so wondering if you have replaced the stock battery before, these small MC battery's don't last near as long as a factory car battery.

 

[happyspyder2039]

New issue with the wife's 2010 RT. Turn on the key and after pushing the mode button the screen goes sort of blank. It has 3 narrow, horizontal black lines seperated by 3 wider grey (screen color) lines and the start button does nothing. She then recycles everthing with the key and thus far it has corrected and run fine. I think it has happened 4 times in the last 6 weeks or so and when it was hot 3 of those times. Anyone with any experience like hers??

check battery as stated. Also a good 5 stage charger will help keep the battery living strong.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

You also said it was hot when it happened, was the screen in direct sunlight? My screens have gone black when hot and in direct sunlight but will go back to normal as soon as it is no longer in sunlight.

 

[Chupaca]

Step one..!!

check all battery connections. At the battery, at the aux posts and all ground connections. Best to loosen clean and reconnect if looking crusty. As Ann said direct sunlight can fade out the screen (only thing usefull there is pull down the safety card and cover the screen)...:thumbup:

 

[finless]

I can actually make my screen lock up that way if I turn the key on, off, and back on again before waiting for the press mode screen. It will actually get stuck in a boot loop and show bars like you describe. To get out of it I have to turn it off and wait about 2 minutes. This is on my 2011 RTS. I cannot always make that happen but I have caused it to happen a few times.

Bob

 

[happyspyder2039]

I can actually make my screen lock up that way if I turn the key on, off, and back on again before waiting for the press mode screen. It will actually get stuck in a boot loop and show bars like you describe. To get out of it I have to turn it off and wait about 2 minutes. This is on my 2011 RTS. I cannot always make that happen but I have caused it to happen a few times.

Bob

:agree: I have done the same on my 12 RT-S

 

[Bob Denman]

You also said it was hot when it happened, was the screen in direct sunlight? My screens have gone black when hot and in direct sunlight but will go back to normal as soon as it is no longer in sunlight.

I wouldn't think that the sun is still getting high enough in the sky, for this to be the problem; but it's worth a closer look anyway!
Otherwise; the battery's age, and it's connections would be my most likely suspects... Happy Hunting! :2thumbs:

 

[spydershusband]

New issue with the wife's 2010 RT. Turn on the key and after pushing the mode button the screen goes sort of blank. It has 3 narrow, horizontal black lines seperated by 3 wider grey (screen color) lines and the start button does nothing. She then recycles everthing with the key and thus far it has corrected and run fine. I think it has happened 4 times in the last 6 weeks or so and when it was hot 3 of those times. Anyone with any experience like hers??

Just want to let you guys and gals know you were spot on, the battery crapped completely out Saturday morning and had to be replaced. Everything seems back to normal and thanks for your help!

 

[Bob Denman]

Glad to hear that it was a pretty simple fix! :clap: :2thumbs: