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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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My V1 works in all cars but my LS430 ultra. I get an almost constant laser warning.

Anyone else with this issue?

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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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No issues with my 2005 Ultra
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Not sure if related but does your windscreen have a metallic tint? My old toll charge thing wouldnt work because of it
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 05:52 AM
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Try placing it higher up on your windshield. It has happened to me once before and I just moved it up by my rear view mirror and it stopped. Hope this helps.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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Are you sure you don't have your laser cruise in the ready position all the time?
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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It might help to know if you have Laser or Radar Cruise.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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LS430 ultra by default has a laser cruise.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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minnyminh, thanks I will give that a try. So far I've just had it at the base of the windshield.

I don't think it has any type of metallic tint. The windshield has been replaced and is not OEM but the same problem existed with the original.

I made sure the cruise was off. I thought it was laser cruise but when I turn it on the dashboard reads "radar ready" I believe.
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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... no problems whatsoever in a CL LS430. Picks up bogies just as soon as in my other cars. 430's windshield has been replaced with non-OEM glass.

I'd bet money you're having some signal bleed off the laser CC. Just my opinion.

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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by yuri.ber
LS430 ultra by default has a laser cruise.
To clarify - My 2006 LS430UL has laser cruise control because I do not have PCS. With the PCS option you get radar cruise control rather than laser. So if you do not have PCS on your UL then you by default have the laser which I would imagine give you a constant laser signal when the laser cruise was on. I also have a val 1 but without laser detection so I have no problems with it.

By the way in your opinion how effective is the laser warning?
I may upgrade mine to laser if it works. Or not if I would then get a constant laser warning.
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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I have been totally happy with my 9500ix. Laser is intant on that I have seen so catching refractory laser is your only hope. Be wary of driving alone in the dark as KA and laser instant on are faster than my first wifes signature on her check book.
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