Valentine 1 Interference
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 626
Likes: 19
From: Austin, TX
14 GL550; 14 E63s
Valentine 1 Interference
There have been several instances when I've been around an Audi, both an S5 and Q7, and my V1's K band has just acted very weird. I do get some interference from other radar detectors, but in both of these cases, I could not see any windshield or dash mounted unit.
Now my laser band is constantly being set off by Lexus and Infiniti vehicles. I honestly think the laser function is worthless. It either alerts me to one of those vehicles that has the laser cruise control, or tells me that I just got gunned and to be ready to pull over.
But I wasn't sure if Audi vehicles had something similar to Lexus/Infiniti that sets off the K band or if they had some stealth install of a radar detector/jammer that was interfering.
Just curious if anyone else has experienced the same thing.
Now my laser band is constantly being set off by Lexus and Infiniti vehicles. I honestly think the laser function is worthless. It either alerts me to one of those vehicles that has the laser cruise control, or tells me that I just got gunned and to be ready to pull over.
But I wasn't sure if Audi vehicles had something similar to Lexus/Infiniti that sets off the K band or if they had some stealth install of a radar detector/jammer that was interfering.
Just curious if anyone else has experienced the same thing.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 1
From: Palos Verdes
'09 C63
Do you have HID fogs? If I keep light switch on Auto. Because when I turn right or left and the fog lights turn on it trips the V1 as "Laser". I also believe that in the manual it said certain lights will trip the V1 Laser. BTW if you do have HID fogs just keep them on all the time or you'll be hearing your V1 go off every turn.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: NYC's Fastest
Radio Flyer Big Flyer fully loaded with training wheels and NOS
this is correct, especially with lexus and infinity vehicles. i have had this multiple times but it is usually caused by the daytime running lights. I cant find the article now but there was a whole write up about it somewhere. does you v1 ever display "J" by any chance?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 0
From: FL
'09 C63 AMG
I believe Lexus has "radar guided" cruise control like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Infiniti, however, has the "laser guided" cruise control, which will activate your V1 laser detection; it drives me crazy too! 
I don't know which "active cruise control" unit Audi has, so it could be either radar or laser. I have not heard about any hid lights affecting any radar detectors, so idk about that. 
I have seen my V1 "go crazy" though with some real police radar units; specifically the direction in which it thinks the radar signal is coming from. I've noticed on several occasions that my V1 gets confused as to which direction the Ka radar signal is located...it usually alternates rapidly from the rear arrow to a side arrow, and it's very annoying.
I don't know which "active cruise control" unit Audi has, so it could be either radar or laser. I have not heard about any hid lights affecting any radar detectors, so idk about that. I have seen my V1 "go crazy" though with some real police radar units; specifically the direction in which it thinks the radar signal is coming from. I've noticed on several occasions that my V1 gets confused as to which direction the Ka radar signal is located...it usually alternates rapidly from the rear arrow to a side arrow, and it's very annoying.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 626
Likes: 19
From: Austin, TX
14 GL550; 14 E63s
this is correct, especially with lexus and infinity vehicles. i have had this multiple times but it is usually caused by the daytime running lights. I cant find the article now but there was a whole write up about it somewhere. does you v1 ever display "J" by any chance?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 0
From: FL
'09 C63 AMG
Last edited by sflgator; Feb 18, 2010 at 10:44 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 1
From: Palos Verdes
'09 C63
this is correct, especially with lexus and infinity vehicles. i have had this multiple times but it is usually caused by the daytime running lights. I cant find the article now but there was a whole write up about it somewhere. does you v1 ever display "J" by any chance?
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 0
From: FL
'09 C63 AMG
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: NYC's Fastest
Radio Flyer Big Flyer fully loaded with training wheels and NOS
ya beat me to it ahaha.
i also drive in logic and have even programmed my v1 which is quite helpful and eliminates many false alarms. Yes the "j" does in fact mean "junk" and is used when the v1 detects another radar detector. Look it up in the manual as it is actually quite interesting. there are also a few videos on youtube that i used to program the v1
i also drive in logic and have even programmed my v1 which is quite helpful and eliminates many false alarms. Yes the "j" does in fact mean "junk" and is used when the v1 detects another radar detector. Look it up in the manual as it is actually quite interesting. there are also a few videos on youtube that i used to program the v1
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 562
Likes: 20
From: Dallas, TX
13 Lamborghini SL, 20 Porsche 911 (sold), 09 C63(sold), Vipers (sold)
ya beat me to it ahaha.
i also drive in logic and have even programmed my v1 which is quite helpful and eliminates many false alarms. Yes the "j" does in fact mean "junk" and is used when the v1 detects another radar detector. Look it up in the manual as it is actually quite interesting. there are also a few videos on youtube that i used to program the v1
i also drive in logic and have even programmed my v1 which is quite helpful and eliminates many false alarms. Yes the "j" does in fact mean "junk" and is used when the v1 detects another radar detector. Look it up in the manual as it is actually quite interesting. there are also a few videos on youtube that i used to program the v1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 0
From: FL
'09 C63 AMG
ya beat me to it ahaha.
i also drive in logic and have even programmed my v1 which is quite helpful and eliminates many false alarms. Yes the "j" does in fact mean "junk" and is used when the v1 detects another radar detector. Look it up in the manual as it is actually quite interesting. there are also a few videos on youtube that i used to program the v1
i also drive in logic and have even programmed my v1 which is quite helpful and eliminates many false alarms. Yes the "j" does in fact mean "junk" and is used when the v1 detects another radar detector. Look it up in the manual as it is actually quite interesting. there are also a few videos on youtube that i used to program the v1
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: NYC's Fastest
Radio Flyer Big Flyer fully loaded with training wheels and NOS
Yep, I used those V1 programming codes to set up my V1 so no X band alarms for me, and adjusted a few other items as well. It's a phenomenal; radar/laser detector; just gets a bit confused sometimes as far as the direction of the radar source. Other than that, you can't beat the V1's arrows!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,624
Likes: 107
From: SoCal
2018 AMG GTR, 2017 GLS63, 2019 C63s
I believe Lexus has "radar guided" cruise control like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Infiniti, however, has the "laser guided" cruise control, which will activate your V1 laser detection; it drives me crazy too! I don't know which "active cruise control" unit Audi has, so it could be either radar or laser. I have not heard about any hid lights affecting any radar detectors, so idk about that.
I have seen my V1 "go crazy" though with some real police radar units; specifically the direction in which it thinks the radar signal is coming from. I've noticed on several occasions that my V1 gets confused as to which direction the Ka radar signal is located...it usually alternates rapidly from the rear arrow to a side arrow, and it's very annoying.
I don't know which "active cruise control" unit Audi has, so it could be either radar or laser. I have not heard about any hid lights affecting any radar detectors, so idk about that. I have seen my V1 "go crazy" though with some real police radar units; specifically the direction in which it thinks the radar signal is coming from. I've noticed on several occasions that my V1 gets confused as to which direction the Ka radar signal is located...it usually alternates rapidly from the rear arrow to a side arrow, and it's very annoying.
Like Pavlov's dog, I hate Infiniti's every time I see one in the rear view. Hate them
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 0
From: FL
'09 C63 AMG
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 562
Likes: 20
From: Dallas, TX
13 Lamborghini SL, 20 Porsche 911 (sold), 09 C63(sold), Vipers (sold)
Yep, but do you have it hardwired? If not, which plug are you using? Currently have mine up by the rear view mirror with the cord concealed all the way down to the ash tray plug. Don't really like it, but don't have the time to do much else at the moment.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,103
Likes: 0
From: FL
'09 C63 AMG
) plug...don't really care about hiding it, although it would be nice to.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,438
Likes: 388
From: Relocated
2010 Irridium Silver MB C63 AMG Sedan
Viper is SOLD. Let's see some 63 PICS...
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 684
Likes: 2
From: Dallas TX area
M5, C63, 335Ci
Great advice! I programmed my V1 to disable X band and laser and rely on my Laser Interceptor to cover the laser. No false alarms from infintiti cruise conrtols, Trailblazer tail lights, etc. IMO, the perfect combo.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 626
Likes: 19
From: Austin, TX
14 GL550; 14 E63s
Plus the fuse box is in the trunk. I guess you could hunt around for another switched 12v wire, but I don't really like prying apart dash pieces to find one.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,624
Likes: 107
From: SoCal
2018 AMG GTR, 2017 GLS63, 2019 C63s
I have the power cable tucked nicely under and into the mirror/lamp complex overhead. I have V1 on the driver side of the R/V mirror.
I found a line in the overhead lamp compartment that is switched with the ignition but delayed. I think it is the same wire that powers the map lights or the moonroof. I also found a screw as my contact to the body panel. My V1 turns on when I unlock the car and goes out about 5 min after the car is locked. I wish I had taken pictures.
I did the same idea for my E46 M3, but every month or so the system would get confused and shut down the power to that circuit, I think. MB has been working flawlessly for 1+ year
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,601
Likes: 14
From: dfw
'10 C63
although i've been to lazy to conceal my wire all the way there, i have mine plugged into the glovebox outlet. seems if you did it, the trip would be a lot shorter than using the ash tray one, plus you'll have one up front if you ever need it for a phone or something. my ash tray is closed like 99.99% percent of the time. less clutter.
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
From: NYC's Fastest
Radio Flyer Big Flyer fully loaded with training wheels and NOS
very nice. how do those Laser Interceptors work? I had a pair of Blinder M-40s and they worked quite well. But i sold them and im now looking at the M-47 Xtremes (or whatever theyre called) because now the software can be updated instead of buying a whole new unit.
