Cool finding re: reverse light.

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Jan 1, 2023 | 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by E46CT

So I saw a current-generation Camry shift from Drive into Park. And the reverse light did that momentary blink that economy cars tend to do as the shift lever passes reverse. I thought to myself, Gee I hope our ESes don't do that.

So I just set up my cell phone at the back of the car filming the tail lights and recorded a video shifting from Park to Drive and Drive to Park at a leisurely slow pace. The reverse light doesn't blink or flash. So there's a built in delay in the ES that the Camry doesn't get. the delay allows the shifter to pass the reverse detent before activating the reverse light momentarily. What you'd expect a premium car to do. So yep this is a cool find for me!

Now I am wondering if you cancel the blinker signals mid-flash, will it do a partial blink or will the car complete a full blink to give a classy appearance? I know on BMWs, it completes a full blink and never cancels mid-flash. e.g., partial flash. and before you go look at the gauge cluster, i am not 100% sure if the gauge cluster represents what's actually taking place at the lights outside.

Yes, there is a delay of 0.7 seconds. This setting can be adjusted via TechStream as well. (Though I cannot see why anyway would want to disable it). Also for models equipped with the motorized rear blinds, it is being driven from the same circuit too. So if the blinds are raised, moving from Park to Drive does not trigger the blinds to retract.