V1 radar detector false indication
10-11-2011, 04:52 PM
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I have V1 radar detector, but I'm getting false indication coming from rear of the car, just one blink all the time. I have even tested I covered with my finger the front radar detector window and radar stop detecting.
Has anyone same problem? I have tint rear window, but it should not effect radar, I guess?
Has anyone same problem? I have tint rear window, but it should not effect radar, I guess?
10-11-2011, 05:02 PM
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I've used my V-1 in every car I owned over the last 10 years (all of them with tinted windows) and a few rentals - never had the problem you are describing.
If you turn off the V-1 and turn it back on does the problem persist?
What type of signal is it detecting?
If you turn off the V-1 and turn it back on does the problem persist?
What type of signal is it detecting?
10-11-2011, 06:29 PM
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It shows 1 and one LED light and just single beep. I have even tested on my other car, I pointed in direction to BMW from my other car, and did started beeping and showing 1 with single LED light. The cars were parked beside each other. So something inside BMW triggered V1. Any idea?
10-12-2011, 04:14 AM
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There was a thread on V1 falsing and BMW's satellite radio antenna. I'll have to search for it. I have CCC and Nav, but no satellite radio. My V1 is fine. My window tint film is ceramic. No tint film on windshield.
Found thread: My radar detector and my e60 battle
Found thread: My radar detector and my e60 battle
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