12-31-2012, 05:21 AM | #1 |
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Acoustic Parking Sensor Lag
Does anybody else find that the acoustic warning on the parking sensors has a bit of a lag on it?
I have owned several cars over the years with reverse parking sensors and never had a problem with them, but on the X3 I find I have to reverse very slowly to allow the acoustic sensor to catch up. Otherwise it suddenly jumps from no beeps to a flat line, or very near, which is not particularly reassuring when you are reversing a £35k car. I wonder whether it is a general problem with the system or a specific issue with my build (November 2012). |
12-31-2012, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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No lag on mine - it does go crazy when my wife walks in front while I'm backing up.
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01-01-2013, 06:50 AM | #7 |
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Have noticed the same lag as you describe - the good side effect is that it forces you to take it cool when manouvering in tight spaces ;-)
But seriously, I agree that it is annoying. I experienced the same issue in a 5-series F11 so I thought it was a default setting... |
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I agree they are slow compared to the VW I had previously. Have to take it easy now backing towards the house!!!
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For me it's not just that they are slower, there is actually a bit of a lag which misleads you. You think you are fine because there is no beep at all and then suddenly it jumps to very frequent beeps and a flat line.
I have never seen the point of the reverse cameras on other vehicles but it appears on BMW they are useful to replace the poorly designed reverse parking sensors. |
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