Re: transponder issue - I had a problem at Blackhawk farms where they had a
problem picking up my hardwired transponder. They helpfully suggested
moving it farther from the bottom of the car. I moved it upwards an inch
or two and problem solved. It makes the transmission cone downward from
the device have a larger footprint as I'm told.
- Tony Drews
Our only difficulty was the transponders. My purchased transponder
>tested OK with the little meter they have at tech, but would not pick up on
>the track. We tried 2 different wiring methods to no effect. Must be the
>transponder!
> Wrong. An exchange transponder did the same thing.
> Thinking that it might be something in the engine compartment, we
>moved it to the back of the car and wired it directly to the battery.
>Same-same!
> Finally, on the final session on Friday we used a self contained
>rental transponder and it was OK. By Sunday morning, the rental unit was
>displaying a red light and had to be exchanged for a fresh(er) one.
> The timing and scoring people were very helpful and we had advice from
>some nice, bright people throughout the weekend, but we were unable to get a
>hard-wired transponder to work. Has anyone else had and solved this
>problem?
> Len
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