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Problems with Polar FT4!!!

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  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I've only had mine for 2 weeks and no problems so far. good luck!!!! :)
  • pinkita
    pinkita Posts: 779 Member
    Well I got it back from being "repaired" and it lasted fine.. for about 3 weeks, then the same problem! I sent it BACK for another repair last week and demanded the replace the whole thing.
  • tmt2003
    tmt2003 Posts: 176 Member
    Having same issues!! I've only had it 6 months. Grrrr...
  • honeybadger175
    honeybadger175 Posts: 69 Member
    Very informative! Posting to read more future resposes since I'm currently in the market for one.
  • ShannaB83185
    ShannaB83185 Posts: 441 Member
    Damn it, just bought one yesterday! Hope I don't have a similar problem. I am posting this for future reference (hopefully I don't need it!) Thanks!
  • kaybrose730
    kaybrose730 Posts: 143 Member
    bump
  • SwimKitty
    SwimKitty Posts: 122 Member
    bump
  • Divagettinfitin2011
    Divagettinfitin2011 Posts: 500 Member
    I'm having this same issue..
  • Stephanie2167
    Stephanie2167 Posts: 83
    Check the battery. I'm researching them and have seen lots of people say that you need to change the battery if you start getting funny readings.
  • kmillers
    kmillers Posts: 144 Member
    I changed the battery in both the watch and the chest strap transmitter and still this morning it was fine for 10 minutes of workout and then said that my HR was 220 when I was stretching. Then it was 00. This has been happening for a week before I changed the batteries. I am ready to buy another one because this is starting to effect my workouts...ugh!
  • pinkita
    pinkita Posts: 779 Member
    I gave up after sending it back for a THIRD time. I bought a Bodymedia Fit Core and just use that. You can also buy a digital display if you want a real-time display of calories burned.

    I give up on HRMs.
  • Eve1972
    Eve1972 Posts: 297 Member
    I'm on my third Polar with the same problem every time, luckily it is still on warranty, so I'll get another one that will break in 6 months..yay.
  • LaNena01
    LaNena01 Posts: 61 Member
    BUMP
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    I am on my second FT4 with this problem. Works beautifully for a couple of months then BAM startes to give crap readings and be frozen/ glitchy.

    I have tried many of the suggested solutions and have even changed the transmitter battery. Left the battery out for 5 minutes to "reset" it. Nothing is working.

    I am on the horn with polar to have them replace the strap and transmitter.

    This third one better work or I will be switching brands.

    It is a real shame too because when it works, it is fantastic.
  • travlinjess
    travlinjess Posts: 243 Member
    Bump.

    Receiving this HRM tomorrow...hopefully no issues, but just in case....
  • mel91284
    mel91284 Posts: 1 Member
    It can sometimes act like that when the batteries need changing
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