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Old 11-06-2008, 06:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Red light sensors

Hi all, Have had my little Munchy for 2 weeks now and was wondering if anyone else has had a problem with red light sensors.

Two times I have had to turn against a light in a turn lane because the light just would not change. Is Munchy too small to be picked up by the sensors?

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Old 11-06-2008, 07:04 AM   #2 (permalink)
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One suggestion: a magnet. Or contact your DMV.
See:
Traffic light sensor problem
Embedded Signal Light Sensors
Left Turn Lane Trigger
Hope it helps! Thanks.
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Old 11-06-2008, 09:19 AM   #4 (permalink)
 
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oops

thanks for the help I searched before my original posting but didn't find these threads.
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If the sensors an pick up motorcycles then it can detect the SMART CAR.
Next topic case solved...lol j/k
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Since the front end is so short, it is easy to not pull forward enough to trip weight sensors in parking garages, etc.
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If the sensors an pick up motorcycles then it can detect the SMART CAR.
Next topic case solved...lol j/k
Yea, I wish!Mine has more metal on it than most and STILL I hate being first in line.
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If the sensors an pick up motorcycles then it can detect the SMART CAR.
Next topic case solved...lol j/k
Very few pick up motorcycles....not solved
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There's only one light on my regular routes that does not pick up my motorcycle. I once waited through two light changes and never got a turn light. I finally got off and hit the crosswalk button. Hope the smart does better!
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[quote=cranberryroo;159725 I finally got off and hit the crosswalk button. [/quote]

LOL, I almost did that last night and I was in my Smart!
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