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07-22-2018, 11:59 PM
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Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: WNY
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blind spot monitors going off in the rain.
I try not to get caught in the rain with my car but i did yesterday and the blind spot lights were going on and off the whole way home. Been caught in the rain 3 times and it always does it. it was dark out so very annoying. is this normal or should I take it in?
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07-23-2018, 12:24 AM
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Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: AK
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Maybe your car is afraid of rain? I take mine in the rain and that never happens.
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07-23-2018, 12:31 AM
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Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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It has happened to me before
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07-23-2018, 02:22 AM
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 Drives: 2LT Fifty Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Sunny Arizona
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My driver side does this in the rain, but not the passenger side. But since it rarely rains here in AZ, it's not a huge deal.
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07-23-2018, 02:24 AM
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Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: WNY
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ya my driver side does it alot more then pass side
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real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1
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07-23-2018, 09:17 AM
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Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Ocean City, NJ
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I believe our systems are radar based detectors. Calibration of these can be quite involved. Rain is a known source of false alarms. I suppose it comes down to, "How bad is it?" with regard to the false alarms.
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07-23-2018, 10:30 AM
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Lovin the growl...
Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Rogers, Arkansas
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Happened to me a time or two in my 2lt when i got caught out in a hard rainstorm.
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07-23-2018, 10:40 AM
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Drives: '17 ZL1 A10 Vert Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: SW Florida
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It happens to me sometimes when there are no cars on the road and no rain (8 lane highway so there are no nearby objects to set it off).
I don't know what is triggering it. It's rare, so I haven't tried to have it looked at because of course it won't happen for the dealer. |
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07-23-2018, 10:43 AM
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C'mon- really?
Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Nortwestern Ohio
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Our Toyota RAV4 has the blind spot monitoring and rain does not affect them.
Seems that GM should ALSO be able to calibrate the system so that the darned computer can tell the difference between a heavy rain and 2 ton car!
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07-23-2018, 10:50 AM
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Retired from Car mfrs....
Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013
Location: /Fort Lauderdale
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You need to get a hydrophobic surface on the sensor. Find the sensors and wipe them clean with a little rubbing alcohol. Then wax them with a good sealant or wax, and buff off. Problem solved, worked on my C7.....
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07-23-2018, 10:50 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: USA
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Mine goes off constantly in the rain on both sides.
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07-23-2018, 10:53 AM
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Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: South of Raleigh, NC
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I'm just glad that unlike Hill Assist, there's the capability to turn it off. I had enough of it 3 days into owning the car and it's been off ever since.
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07-23-2018, 04:14 PM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, MRC, NPP, Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Houstonish
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I live in Houston and it is my daily driver. Get hit with heavy rain all the time and never had this issue.
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07-24-2018, 08:58 PM
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Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Cedar Park, Texas
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Happened to me a couple of times early on but not recently. Maybe that's because I've been using the Blackfire Crystal Seal and fixed the problem without realizing it.
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2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD  |
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