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neil4374 · 10-30-2020, 10:42 PM

Hey,
My 2010 L99 does something strange. When I unlock it, all the lights come on and even the reverse light, along with the reverse camera on and reverse noise!
At this point, the car is in park. I did a little research and found the article below from two years ago saying this is normal!

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/02...the-car-video/

I can understand if the reverse lights are supposed to come on then this would trigger the reverse camera and the reverse noise.

For the record my lights are turned off when I lock the car, not in auto mode.

Any help would be appreciated

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-31-2020, 05:22 AM

Exactly what is a "reverse noise" lol.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-31-2020, 05:23 AM

Is it different from the forward noise?

neil4374 · 10-31-2020, 05:30 AM

I am English so the terminology may be different!
Reverse noise = the beep beep noise of the car when it reverses. Oh shit I just realised this a Korean thing. It's probably aftermarket. It beeps when I reverse and the beeps get faster as I get closer to anything behind me.
I hope that made sense!

Anyway the main question is..... Should the reverse lights light up when I unlock the car in any situation?!!!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-31-2020, 05:36 AM

That's called the proximity alert. As you get closer and closer to an obstacle it beeps faster and faster. It may be an overseas thing. I've never heard of a camaro doing this when unlocked.

But the reverse lights is normal on a lot of cars. Not sure about camaro because I disabled my lights on lock and unlock. I'm strictly a horny guy lol.

neil4374 · 10-31-2020, 05:40 AM

Thank you buddy.
If the reverse light is normal on a lot of cars then I am cool with that!
The reverse light turning on must trigger the proximity sensor.
Thanks for your answer!
I won't be trying to fix that then!!!!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-31-2020, 05:42 AM

No trouble. Glad I was able to help.

neil4374 · 10-31-2020, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

No trouble. Glad I was able to help.

Most awesome

InFiD3ViL · 10-31-2020, 12:10 PM

I have noticed people freak out with the reverse light coming on. If I am in a parking lot walking towards my car after unlocking it remotely, other drivers have slammed on their brakes thinking I was going to back into them, or they will sit and wait for my parking spot as they think I'm pulling out. They rarely realize that there is nobody actually in the car.

Between that and the remote start, this car can be a lot of fun for scaring the crap out of people.

byrds8 · 10-31-2020, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Between that and the remote start, this car can be a lot of fun for scaring the crap out of people.

Agree 100%. Remote start is amazingly fun for scaring the crap out of people.

neil4374 · 10-31-2020, 05:30 PM

Awesome. I don’t have to fix it and I can freak people out as well. Sweet!

Seemann · 11-01-2020, 11:05 PM

BTW, the "reverse noise" most likely was not the parking sensors alert, but the reverse alarm sound by simple beepers in bulbs. Obviously, they beep on unlock as in any other time when bulb is energized

The same bulbs with beepers are usually mandatory in warehouse vehicles, etc.

neil4374 · 11-01-2020, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seemann

BTW, the "reverse noise" most likely was not the parking sensors alert, but the reverse alarm sound by simple beepers in bulbs. Obviously, they beep on unlock as in any other time when bulb is energized

The same bulbs with beepers are usually mandatory in warehouse vehicles, etc.

Thanks, appreciated.

10-30-2020, 10:42 PM	#1
neil4374 Drives: Camaro SS 2011 L99 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 356	Is this normal? Hey, My 2010 L99 does something strange. When I unlock it, all the lights come on and even the reverse light, along with the reverse camera on and reverse noise! At this point, the car is in park. I did a little research and found the article below from two years ago saying this is normal! https://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/02...the-car-video/ I can understand if the reverse lights are supposed to come on then this would trigger the reverse camera and the reverse noise. For the record my lights are turned off when I lock the car, not in auto mode. Any help would be appreciated __________________

10-31-2020, 05:22 AM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Exactly what is a "reverse noise" lol. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

10-31-2020, 05:23 AM	#3
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Is it different from the forward noise? __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

10-31-2020, 05:30 AM	#4
neil4374 Drives: Camaro SS 2011 L99 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 356	haha I am English so the terminology may be different! Reverse noise = the beep beep noise of the car when it reverses. Oh shit I just realised this a Korean thing. It's probably aftermarket. It beeps when I reverse and the beeps get faster as I get closer to anything behind me. I hope that made sense! Anyway the main question is..... Should the reverse lights light up when I unlock the car in any situation?!!! __________________

10-31-2020, 05:36 AM	#5
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	That's called the proximity alert. As you get closer and closer to an obstacle it beeps faster and faster. It may be an overseas thing. I've never heard of a camaro doing this when unlocked. But the reverse lights is normal on a lot of cars. Not sure about camaro because I disabled my lights on lock and unlock. I'm strictly a horny guy lol. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

10-31-2020, 05:40 AM	#6
neil4374 Drives: Camaro SS 2011 L99 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 356	Thank you buddy. If the reverse light is normal on a lot of cars then I am cool with that! The reverse light turning on must trigger the proximity sensor. Thanks for your answer! I won't be trying to fix that then!!!! __________________

10-31-2020, 05:42 AM	#7
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	No trouble. Glad I was able to help. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

10-31-2020, 12:10 PM	#9
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	I have noticed people freak out with the reverse light coming on. If I am in a parking lot walking towards my car after unlocking it remotely, other drivers have slammed on their brakes thinking I was going to back into them, or they will sit and wait for my parking spot as they think I'm pulling out. They rarely realize that there is nobody actually in the car. Between that and the remote start, this car can be a lot of fun for scaring the crap out of people. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

10-31-2020, 05:30 PM	#11
neil4374 Drives: Camaro SS 2011 L99 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 356	Awesome. I don’t have to fix it and I can freak people out as well. Sweet! __________________

11-01-2020, 11:05 PM	#12
Seemann Drives: Camaro 2012 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Posts: 12	BTW, the "reverse noise" most likely was not the parking sensors alert, but the reverse alarm sound by simple beepers in bulbs. Obviously, they beep on unlock as in any other time when bulb is energized The same bulbs with beepers are usually mandatory in warehouse vehicles, etc.