Rounds Losing Charge/ Dying Overnight Or Over A Few Days

Rounds Losing Charge/ Dying Overnight Or Over A Few Days

Possible Cause#1
Round ON/OFF Charging issue

Solution set#1
  1. Check power fuse of PCM/PCR
  2. Check output voltage of PCM/PCR
    1. Orange Wire - 12VDC
    2. Black Wire - Ground
    3. Red Wire - 5VDC
  3. Voltages not present replace PCM/PCR
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Possible Cause#2
Computer box internal fault 

Solution Set#1

  1. Check power connections and ensure that system is not on a "timer box"

  2. Replace rounds with new rounds, if rounds do not charge or transition to rapid update when system armed proceed to next step

  3. If vehicle is PCM/PCR equipped, replace PCM/PCR.

  4. If symptoms continue replace computer box

  5. If symptoms continue replace launcher 


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