TST Color Monitor going blank

BandJCarm · 08-20-2018, 09:02 AM

Just arrived yesterday from 7 hour trip. During the trip, the new TST Color Monitor kept going blank. I'd look at it and it would be blank. I'd mess with it best I could, turn off and on.........mostly nothing happened......then I'd finally get it on. But before it would register all the tires, it'd be blank again.

I'd assume (????) it's batteries. It obviously has some. But to access will require a tiny screwdriver to remove back panel. I have that, but don't want to void a warranty or break it. Plus, I have no clue what kind of batteries it takes.

In the meantime, I also have a new b/w monitor that they included when I got this. Will that work if I just plug it in? (Yeah, I could walk 10 steps and try it, and I will, but thought I'd ask while I'm typing this. LOL)

??

BandJCarm · 08-20-2018, 11:26 AM

Well, no one else seems to have this problem.

FYI, you can take the back off.........but you can NOT change the batteries!

I plugged it in again, while stationary here in campground, and it's working.......for now.

jd50i · 08-20-2018, 11:32 AM

Contact member mbenson1234, he is with TST.

aceinspp · 08-20-2018, 11:43 AM

I'd contact Mike Benson.(210-420-0132) And yes you can use the BW monitor will work with the system. Later RJD

BandJCarm · 08-20-2018, 11:56 AM

I emailed Mike. We've talked before. This isn't critical, didn't want to bother him on phone. Right now it's working again. Odd.

RMWSierra · 08-20-2018, 03:55 PM

Only have the B&W monitor but it has removable cable to plug into vehicle 12v system to charge.

aceinspp · 08-20-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rmwmiata

Only have the B&W monitor but it has removable cable to plug into vehicle 12v system to charge.

Both units the same for charging. Removable plug. Later RJD

Lins · 08-20-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BandJCarm

I emailed Mike. We've talked before. This isn't critical, didn't want to bother him on phone. Right now it's working again. Odd.

Was it charging while driving? Mine did the same thing on our trip, but only when plugged in while driving. It would cycle through the tires, and after awhile it seemed like the tires weren't updating, sure enough it'd go blank - but not completely turn off. The monitor is turned on in the pic and registered the tires for a bit. I tried turning it on and off but it doesn't turn off fully while charging. I charged it prior to using it for the rest of the trip with no issues.

Lins · 08-20-2018, 05:25 PM

What about your repeater? I also promptly wired in the repeater at the battery that evening after it was acting up as well.

BandJCarm · 08-20-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lins

Was it charging while driving? Mine did the same thing on our trip, but only when plugged in while driving. It would cycle through the tires, and after awhile it seemed like the tires weren't updating, sure enough it'd go blank - but not completely turn off. The monitor is turned on in the pic and registered the tires for a bit. I tried turning it on and off but it doesn't turn off fully while charging. I charged it prior to using it for the rest of the trip with no issues.

It is/was charging while driving. It is charging while stationary. But it never seems to get fully charged.

I just had an epiphany! LOL. I went out and replaced the usb cable that connects it with a different one. And I left out the cigarette lighter plug and just plugged it into the truck usb female slot. It came on and seems 'hardier'......not going blank at a touch. SO....it might (?) be the cable and not the monitor. However, I will let it charge overnight, plugged in, and go tomorrow to see if it charged up and is more stable. If not, it goes back to TST. Covered either way!

Gumpster808 · 08-20-2018, 06:55 PM

Sounds like you found it. No issues with our new color monitor yet. Couple trips and still on the initial charge.

BikerMikeyB · 08-20-2018, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BandJCarm

It is/was charging while driving. It is charging while stationary. But it never seems to get fully charged.

I just had an epiphany! LOL. I went out and replaced the usb cable that connects it with a different one. And I left out the cigarette lighter plug and just plugged it into the truck usb female slot. It came on and seems 'hardier'......not going blank at a touch. SO....it might (?) be the cable and not the monitor. However, I will let it charge overnight, plugged in, and go tomorrow to see if it charged up and is more stable. If not, it goes back to TST. Covered either way!

You need a repeater. When I turn mine on, it’s blank for a few minutes or more. The unit needs to acquire the tire signals. I have a repeater, too.

If it cycles through the tires, and is “blank” it’s not getting a signal.

Take the unit back to the tires and let it sit a while, bet it works!

Scubanut · 08-21-2018, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lins

Was it charging while driving? Mine did the same thing on our trip, but only when plugged in while driving. It would cycle through the tires, and after awhile it seemed like the tires weren't updating, sure enough it'd go blank - but not completely turn off. The monitor is turned on in the pic and registered the tires for a bit. I tried turning it on and off but it doesn't turn off fully while charging. I charged it prior to using it for the rest of the trip with no issues.

Looking at this picture the battery indicator shows no charge.

Lins · 08-21-2018, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Scubanut

Looking at this picture the battery indicator shows no charge.

Just the way the screen messes with the camera. It was 2/3 and charging by lighter socket. If you look close you can see 2 bars

babock · 08-21-2018, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BandJCarm

I just had an epiphany! LOL. I went out and replaced the usb cable that connects it with a different one. And I left out the cigarette lighter plug and just plugged it into the truck usb female slot.

Wouldn't be the first time a usb/plug cable combo doesn't do a good job of charging. Some outlets may require a handshake to deliver full power and your adapter may be one of them.

BandJCarm · 08-21-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BikerMikeyB

You need a repeater. When I turn mine on, it’s blank for a few minutes or more. The unit needs to acquire the tire signals. I have a repeater, too.

If it cycles through the tires, and is “blank” it’s not getting a signal.

Take the unit back to the tires and let it sit a while, bet it works!

I have a repeater. It isn't a matter of not picking up any of the tires, either truck or trailer. When it works, it picks 'em all up.

The cord I changed maybe (?) fixed the issue of jiggling loose and going blank. But it will NOT charge. Just keeps charging....going from 0 to full bars........ but never getting charged.

I'll send it in when I get home Mid Sept.

Lins · 08-21-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BandJCarm

I have a repeater. It isn't a matter of not picking up any of the tires, either truck or trailer. When it works, it picks 'em all up.

The cord I changed maybe (?) fixed the issue of jiggling loose and going blank. But it will NOT charge. Just keeps charging but never getting charged.

I'll send it in when I get home Mid Sept.

Mine would take a few hours just to charge a 1/3. I think the battery just holds that much charge, and if you don't use a nice big wall adapter, it takes awhile.

BandJCarm · 08-21-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lins

Mine would take a few hours just to charge a 1/3. I think the battery just holds that much charge, and if you don't use a nice big wall adapter, it takes awhile.

Ok, thanks. Until 3 days ago, this one charged just fine in the truck.

I will try bringing it in and trying via a 120v adapter.

**Tireman9** · 08-21-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BandJCarm

Just arrived yesterday from 7 hour trip. During the trip, the new TST Color Monitor kept going blank. I'd look at it and it would be blank. I'd mess with it best I could, turn off and on.........mostly nothing happened......then I'd finally get it on. But before it would register all the tires, it'd be blank again.

I'd assume (????) it's batteries. It obviously has some. But to access will require a tiny screwdriver to remove back panel. I have that, but don't want to void a warranty or break it. Plus, I have no clue what kind of batteries it takes.

In the meantime, I also have a new b/w monitor that they included when I got this. Will that work if I just plug it in? (Yeah, I could walk 10 steps and try it, and I will, but thought I'd ask while I'm typing this. LOL)

??

How often do you re-charge the battery in the Monitor? If you don't shut the monitor off every night I bet it's only good for a couple days.

BandJCarm · 08-21-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tireman9

How often do you re-charge the battery in the Monitor? If you don't shut the monitor off every night I bet it's only good for a couple days.

Shut it off every time I get to a camping site. Not on unless I'm towing, or occasionally when driving truck without camper.

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