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information on radar detector
Hello members got a problem i have a valentine radar detector and it has a rear boggie that stays on all the time i call valentine they said it was because of my satelite radio what do i do what orther detector is as good?
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Is your detector new? Did you just install it and then realize this or have you had the detector in for a while and this problem just start. Just curios, because a lot of companies are very quick to blame something else. I have a passport detector with SAT radio and tinted windows with no problems.
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I have Valentine 1 and Sirius radio and have never experienced the issue you report.
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Wow there are a few people that run a V1 on the forum without that issue. Like Tony I use a Passport and I have not had any issues like that.
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I might have some relevant information... I own 2 E60s. I have a radar detector in mine but none in my other one.
When the wife and I are driving both cars together, and my car is last, I ALWAYS get a radar alert for the entire duration.
Similarly, If my wife gets home and parks the car first, and I get home a short time later, my radar will still alert even when her car is off (but presumably not asleep).
I have never been able to imagine what electronic source is in the rear of a 2007 E60 that would alert a radar detector - especially if the car is off but not asleep. Perhaps it is some sort of EMI from the SAT radio/antenna?
When the wife and I are driving both cars together, and my car is last, I ALWAYS get a radar alert for the entire duration.
Similarly, If my wife gets home and parks the car first, and I get home a short time later, my radar will still alert even when her car is off (but presumably not asleep).
I have never been able to imagine what electronic source is in the rear of a 2007 E60 that would alert a radar detector - especially if the car is off but not asleep. Perhaps it is some sort of EMI from the SAT radio/antenna?
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I have a V1 and have not had this issue. On my 2004, I had standard audio amp, CCC navigation, telematics, Bruce V6 cables, LCI tails, MPM. No Sat, no TCU. On my 2010, I have L7, CIC navigation, telematics, Sat, TCU, exhaust valve solenoid, MPM, I trying to think of all the items in the rear area of the vehicles.
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My Ride: Alpine E60, '09 535i-Premium, Sport and Comfort Access PackageMods: Lux H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Weisslicht LED license plate lights, Interior LED lights, RPI Scoop, Matte Black Grills, Smoked LED side markers & side reflectors, 35% tint all around, and a 3
I might have some relevant information... I own 2 E60s. I have a radar detector in mine but none in my other one.
When the wife and I are driving both cars together, and my car is last, I ALWAYS get a radar alert for the entire duration.
Similarly, If my wife gets home and parks the car first, and I get home a short time later, my radar will still alert even when her car is off (but presumably not asleep).
I have never been able to imagine what electronic source is in the rear of a 2007 E60 that would alert a radar detector - especially if the car is off but not asleep. Perhaps it is some sort of EMI from the SAT radio/antenna?
When the wife and I are driving both cars together, and my car is last, I ALWAYS get a radar alert for the entire duration.
Similarly, If my wife gets home and parks the car first, and I get home a short time later, my radar will still alert even when her car is off (but presumably not asleep).
I have never been able to imagine what electronic source is in the rear of a 2007 E60 that would alert a radar detector - especially if the car is off but not asleep. Perhaps it is some sort of EMI from the SAT radio/antenna?
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