Just as the title states.. I bought a used STiR+ on ebay, had it professionally installed, and it's working great except for one problem...
Every time I honk the horn, it triggers a false laser alert -- usually a rear alert, but sometimes a front alert.
A page on the Bell website states the following:
Since I bought it used, I suspect they won't be keen on fixing the unit as mentioned. Also, the way that text is written ("same thing in other cars..."), it sounds like it's more for portable radar+laser units and not the hardwired STiR/9500ci type units.
Has anyone seen and/or solved this on their own before? I don't know if the RF interference from the horn emanates from the horn itself, or from other electronics in the Model S... and do the laser heads themselves receive the RF interference, or is it the main controller/head unit for the STiR+?
I'm considering trying to re-route some of the wires if they run near the horn (I had the STiR+ professionally installed).. or maybe just replacing the stock Tesla horn?
Any suggestions? Thanks.
Every time I honk the horn, it triggers a false laser alert -- usually a rear alert, but sometimes a front alert.
A page on the Bell website states the following:
Laser Falsing
It is unusual to get false laser warnings. Some cars and other electronics put out more RF interference than others and that interference may cause a false laser alert when certain devices are used. Although rare, using the horn, windshield wipers, or accelerating, can generate RF interference in some vehicles. Does it do the same thing in other cars/trucks? New cell phones, new cars with laser adaptive cruise control, and the wind-shear equipment at some major airports can also cause false laser alerts.
If you are experiencing false laser alerts of this type, please call our Customer Service Department at 800-543-1608 and they will give you a repair authorization number and instructions on how to return to us. We will be able to make modifications to your detector that will help.
Since I bought it used, I suspect they won't be keen on fixing the unit as mentioned. Also, the way that text is written ("same thing in other cars..."), it sounds like it's more for portable radar+laser units and not the hardwired STiR/9500ci type units.
Has anyone seen and/or solved this on their own before? I don't know if the RF interference from the horn emanates from the horn itself, or from other electronics in the Model S... and do the laser heads themselves receive the RF interference, or is it the main controller/head unit for the STiR+?
I'm considering trying to re-route some of the wires if they run near the horn (I had the STiR+ professionally installed).. or maybe just replacing the stock Tesla horn?
Any suggestions? Thanks.