Radar Detector False Alarms

txmav83 · 11-01-2021, 01:06 PM

We recent purchased a 2021 X5 and a V1 gen 2 radar detector (using a Blendmount mirror mount). We recently went on a trip and the V1 performed really well. Most of the traveling was done during the day. However, on the way home we completed our trip when it was dark. We noticed that we were getting false laser warnings on a very periodic basis. The warnings suggested that the laser was in front of us. From what I understand, the false warnings due to gesture control make it looks as though the laser is behind the vehicle.

Does anyone know what might be triggering these warnings?

I may have solved this issue by making sure that the radar detector sits as far from the windshield as the mounting bracket will allow, but I am not sure if this is a permanent fix.

Thanks in advance for your comments...TXMAV

Xeno · 11-03-2021, 04:47 PM

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...light=detector

txmav83 · 11-04-2021, 09:18 AM

Thanks for your response. I read those posts (I even posted in the thread). However, they relate to the false warnings due to gesture control. The false warning due to gesture control triggers the laser detection in the rear. My false warnings are such that they look as though there is a laser in front of the vehicle. I guess it could have something to do with light detection.

I did more testing. I found that: (1) the issue occurs in the day or at night; and (2) if you play with how far forward/back the detector is situated in the Blendmount bracket, it effects whether the problem occurs or not.

11-01-2021, 01:06 PM	#1
txmav83 New Member 14 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2001 330i; 2011 335i; 2021 X5 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Plano, TX iTrader: (0)	Radar Detector False Alarms We recent purchased a 2021 X5 and a V1 gen 2 radar detector (using a Blendmount mirror mount). We recently went on a trip and the V1 performed really well. Most of the traveling was done during the day. However, on the way home we completed our trip when it was dark. We noticed that we were getting false laser warnings on a very periodic basis. The warnings suggested that the laser was in front of us. From what I understand, the false warnings due to gesture control make it looks as though the laser is behind the vehicle. Does anyone know what might be triggering these warnings? I may have solved this issue by making sure that the radar detector sits as far from the windshield as the mounting bracket will allow, but I am not sure if this is a permanent fix. Thanks in advance for your comments...TXMAV
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-03-2021, 04:47 PM	#2
Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...light=detector __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-04-2021, 09:18 AM	#3
txmav83 New Member 14 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2001 330i; 2011 335i; 2021 X5 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Plano, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your response. I read those posts (I even posted in the thread). However, they relate to the false warnings due to gesture control. The false warning due to gesture control triggers the laser detection in the rear. My false warnings are such that they look as though there is a laser in front of the vehicle. I guess it could have something to do with light detection. I did more testing. I found that: (1) the issue occurs in the day or at night; and (2) if you play with how far forward/back the detector is situated in the Blendmount bracket, it effects whether the problem occurs or not.
	Appreciate 0 Quote