What Does ‘Blow Longer’ on My Interlock Device Mean?

In this blog series, we will go over the different screen readings your Interlock Device may produce during your program. Keep checking back as we go through and explain each reading to make your life just a little bit easier while you are a client at Smart Start.

Our first blog in the series clarifies one of the abort messages clients may receive on their Interlocks: BLOW LONGER.

Abort Messages?

Abort messages mean you did not successfully complete your breath test on your Interlock. However, they do guide you in taking your next test by providing specific messages, such as Blow Longer or Blow Softer, so you know how to fix your breath test pattern. Keep in mind that abort messages are not fails!

Let’s go over how to avoid BLOW LONGER messages on your Interlock Device.

What Does ‘Blow Longer’ Mean, and How Do I Fix My Breath Pattern?

If your Interlock reads BLOW LONGER, this means your air pressure was not sufficient, or you did not blow long enough into the mouthpiece.

Once your Interlock resets with the word BLOW, you can attempt the test again. Take a deep breath before starting your test. When you take your test, maintain a steady airflow, or increase your airflow pressure. After successfully completing your test, you’ll be back on the road in no time.

If your Interlock Device is still showing the BLOW LONGER message after several attempts, do not worry. Please call our 24/7/365 customer care center at 800-831-3299 for assistance. We will help you anytime and any day, including weekends and holidays.

Need to know what other abort messages on your Ignition Interlock mean?
Don’t Inhale
Blow Softer
Abort Tamper

Do you need to install an Interlock Device? A customer care representative will find your nearest Smart Start service center, create an appointment and provide you a quote. Call us today 800-831-3299 or fill out our fast and easy online form.

Schedule an Installation

Get a quick and easy IID installation with Smart Start! Get started today!

"* (required)" indicates required fields

Instagram

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Fieldset Begin

spanish_espanol

Contáctame en español

First Name* (required)

Last Name* (required)

Cellphone* (required)

Zip Code* (required)

Email* (required)

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Entry Priority* (required)

Reason for Interest *

Interested in an IID ASAP (within 7 days)

I eventually need an IID (in MORE than 7 days)

I am a current customer and need customer service

This field is hidden when viewing the form

contact_consent* (required)

I consent to 1A Smart Start LLC and/or its franchisees’ reaching out to me multiple times on an ongoing basis using telephone, text and/or email, including autodialed and prerecorded calls and texts, about our products, services, promotions, and other offers. This consent is not required to purchase goods or services. To opt-out of text messages reply “STOP”, and to opt-out of emails click the unsubscribe link in the email. For texts, text “HELP” for help.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

franchisee_consent

By providing my information and clicking “Book Your Install Now,” I authorize [Insert Legal Name of Franchisee, distributor, or affiliate] to contact me at the phone number above via phone and/or text using multiple and periodic autodialed and prerecorded calls and texts for marketing purposes. Not a condition for purchase. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out of texts, reply “STOP”.

Fieldset Begin

Fast-Track Your Installation

Want to speed up the installation appointment process?
We can get you a quote faster if you fill out the information below.

Vehicle Year

Vehicle Make

Vehicle Model

Vehicle Start Type

State of Conviction

County of Conviction

Installation Due Date

Program Duration

Date of Birth

Drivers License #

VIN #

State Authority Name

Referral Promo Code

Preferred Date

Preferences are subject to change based on availability.

Preferred Time

Questions/Comments

Or Call (800) 831-3299 Now!

By providing your information and clicking “Get Help Now”, I authorize 1A Smart Start LLC and its affiliates and franchisees’ to contact me at the phone number and/or email address above via phone, text, and/or email using autodialing technology and artificial or prerecorded calls and texts for marketing purposes. Not a condition for purchase. Message and data rates may apply. To opt-out of texts, reply “STOP,” and to opt-out of emails click the email unsubscribe link.

Abort Messages?

What Does ‘Blow Longer’ Mean, and How Do I Fix My Breath Pattern?

Schedule an Installation

Fast-Track Your Installation

Want to speed up the installation appointment process?We can get you a quote faster if you fill out the information below.

Want to speed up the installation appointment process?
We can get you a quote faster if you fill out the information below.