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Old 04-16-2008, 11:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Embedded Signal Light Sensors

Last night, I encountered two deserted left turn lanes with embedded signal light sensors that I couldn't trip. At one signal, after two cycles another car came to my aid. At he other, I ended pulling out and going straight. I believe the sensors were inductive loops.

Anyone with similar experiences?
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Old 04-17-2008, 03:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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This issue was brought up earlier, in late February I think. It happens to bikers too.
One of the solution was to stick a fridge magnet under the car. Sometimes, was it said, stopping the car further back, like at the beginning of the embedded loop, did trigger it.
A long term remedy is to inform the local traffic signal authority (maintenance) to fine-tune the sensitivity of the detector.
Over here, traffic lights are the power utility company's responsibility.

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Old 04-17-2008, 04:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 04-17-2008, 06:45 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Yes, us bikers have this problem. I "fixed" mine by putting 2 high power magnets (out of an old computer hard drive) on the bottom of my bike. Now I have NO problems! Just a thought.
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Yes, us bikers have this problem. I "fixed" mine by putting 2 high power magnets (out of an old computer hard drive) on the bottom of my bike. Now I have NO problems! Just a thought.
Put an oil filter magnet on your oil filter and it will serve two purposes.
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Old 04-17-2008, 10:55 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Looks like the magnet is my friend. Thanks, all.
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Old 04-17-2008, 12:09 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Put an oil filter magnet on your oil filter and it will serve two purposes.

Great idea! Leave it to a smartie!
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