Radar detectors and false alerts

[Conrad]

Has anyone noticed an increase in false alerts by your radar detector with the proliferation of radar emitters/sensor arrays used in new car warning systems?

My older Passport keeps warning me of a nearby train when I'm nowhere near any train tracks. But I do see cars nearby that have blind spot warning systems. 

[gPink]

Started noticing that a couple of years ago with Chrysler minivans.

[Rhino]

Yup, I now have everything other than KA band turned off. Even KA I'm now getting some false alerts. I'm using a passport 9500ix and it is one of the best at mapping out false alerts. But if the RF source is moving, that feature doesn't help. My 9500 is about 4 years old. I've been wondering if Escort has put in more logic to map out cars with all the sensors and if it is time to upgrade.

[Pilgrim]

Has anyone noticed an increase in false alerts by your radar detector with the proliferation of radar emitters/sensor arrays used in new car warning systems?

My older Passport keeps warning me of a nearby train when I'm nowhere near any train tracks. But I do see cars nearby that have blind spot warning systems.

Yes.  Certain vehicles are bad. 
Audi sedans and SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
Chevy Malibu
Toyota Sienna minivans set off the laser detector if they have their active cruise control on.

List the ones you notice.

[jettawreck]

Brother in law just got a new Honda Pilot. Adaptive cruise, Lane drift warning, auto braking, etc. I'm sure it sets off all kinds of false alerts.
We were messing around with it to see how far it would "drive" itself around a gradual curve. It does just fine for a while, then a message come up on the display "Drver imput required".

[Nosmo]

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Dateline:  March 2, 2022:

The CDC announced new findings today clearly showing the link between the 12,000% increase in cancer deaths (mostly from spontaneous brain tumors) and the nearly-universal equipping of automobiles and other devices with autonomous sensing systems relying on radar and other micro-wave emitting equipment.  Officials are quoted as saying, "Well, we never saw this coming.  Who knew?"

[Conrad]

Yes.  Certain vehicles are bad. 
Audi sedans and SUVs
Cadillac Escalade
Chevy Malibu
Toyota Sienna minivans set off the laser detector if they have their active cruise control on.

List the ones you notice.

I thought that I was a pretty observant guy but, damn! You have a list already. I never really paid any attention to what models set off the detector or not. I'll start keeping a tally.

We just bought a new Mazda that has some of the radar goodies but not all of the options. The CX-5 only has the blind spot warning and the rear cross traffic alert. I haven't put my Passport in there yet but I'm wondering if it will even work correctly. The main reason that I haven't used it in the Mazda is because there's no 12v accessory outlet in the front of the dash and I'll need to hardwire it. I'll test it out before I do that but it's been too damn cold out for that kinda thing. 

[gPink]

No place to plug a phone charger? O THE HUMANITY

[sanmo]

No place to plug a phone charger? O THE HUMANITY

If I recall, that was also the biggest complaint about the Hindenburg. 

[gPink]

    Maybe Conrad should be worried about his new car.

[Rhino]

I never really paid any attention to what models set off the detector or not. I'll start keeping a tally.

Me too

[just gone]

I've noticed a lot of false K band alerts when nearing and passing large trucks (18 wheelers). Not sure if they're all running jammers or adaptive cruise or maybe they are just big reflectors of all the other bumper emitters on nearby autos. Kind of makes the detector almost useless when running on the slab.

[Conrad]

No place to plug a phone charger? O THE HUMANITY

The center arm rest has a compartment and inside is a 12v outlet. It would be unsightly to run a cord from the detector to the compartment ya know? 

If I recall, that was also the biggest complaint about the Hindenburg. 

   Maybe Conrad should be worried about his new car.

The German Jetta was the one to worry about...

[kzz1king]

[quote author=Rhino link=topic=22023.msg273385#msg2
My 9500 is about 4 years old. I've been wondering if Escort has put in more logic to map out cars with all the sensors and if it is time to upgrade.
[/quote]
Yep, it is time. Sell me yours at a steeply discounted price. I only drive around old junk.
Wayne

[Lonestar Cruzer]

I've noticed a lot of false K band alerts when nearing and passing large trucks (18 wheelers). Not sure if they're all running jammers or adaptive cruise or maybe they are just big reflectors of all the other bumper emitters on nearby autos. Kind of makes the detector almost useless when running on the slab.

Most modern 18-wheelers have crash mitigation and/or adaptive cruise control systems, especially if they're big company trucks. My 2012 Volvo had them, and you wouldn't believe how many speeding cars that passed me would hit their brakes when their radar detector went off.

[VirginiaJim]

 

[kzz1king]

I read a recent Valentine ad in which they claim to have addressed this false reading issue.
Wayne

[Conrad]

Escort seems to have addressed the issue as well.

IVT Filter™

Updatable system automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control.

[Rhino]

Escort seems to have addressed the issue as well.

IVT Filter™

Updatable system automatically reduces false alerts from moving In-Vehicle Technology sources such as collision avoidance systems and adaptive cruise control.

Excellent! I plan to look into this. Maybe Lonestar Cruiser will get his wish.

[tweeter55]

I'm just going to throw this out there, and put on my bullet-proof vest before I do:

Why don't ya'll just drive the limit or a little over?