Remote and Proximity issues. LED Interference??
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Remote and Proximity issues. LED Interference??
Could my remote and proximity problems be caused by RF interference from my LED's?
I recently did a phased conversion to LED including vanity mirror lights, map lights, dome, puddle, courtesy/ door lights. No dash warning lights came on and the lights seem to be working ok.
The 4 courtesy lights were done last and around the same time my remote started working very erratically. It takes several attempts to lock unlock and the same is true for the proximity unlock (handle grab & trunk open) as well as the door handle button lock feature... There's no rhyme or reason to it. I just have to try repeatedly until it works. I thought it may just be coincidental so I changed the batteries and tried both remotes, ensured my phone, laptop etc were not interfering with them, tried different locations etc and haven't been able to fix the problem.
Before I continue troubleshooting by removing the door lights and moving on methodically from there, is there anyone out there who's experienced RF interference from LED bulbs?
I recently did a phased conversion to LED including vanity mirror lights, map lights, dome, puddle, courtesy/ door lights. No dash warning lights came on and the lights seem to be working ok.
The 4 courtesy lights were done last and around the same time my remote started working very erratically. It takes several attempts to lock unlock and the same is true for the proximity unlock (handle grab & trunk open) as well as the door handle button lock feature... There's no rhyme or reason to it. I just have to try repeatedly until it works. I thought it may just be coincidental so I changed the batteries and tried both remotes, ensured my phone, laptop etc were not interfering with them, tried different locations etc and haven't been able to fix the problem.
Before I continue troubleshooting by removing the door lights and moving on methodically from there, is there anyone out there who's experienced RF interference from LED bulbs?
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May have found the culprit
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Tested all 4 for FM interference and this was the only one that was problematic. I have projectors in the front and right nothing in the rear doors. Will wait for a few days to make sure the issue doesn't return then will try regular LEDs in the 2 rear and leave it like that if no issues. 4 projectors was a bit much anyway 😆
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Good work Lexb. When you first posted your problem with your remote sporadically working when trying to lock or unlock your doors, I recognized I had been having the same problem since last summer but couldn`t figure out what was causing the problem. I opened your post again tonight and when I seen the the pic of the logo projector, I recognized it. I have 4 installed on my car. Yes shipped from China. Not sure if there`s a work around other than replacing with oem part but I will sure keep my eyes open. Thanks Again.
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