Radar and Collision Avoidance errors (and solution)
11-28-2018, 04:24 PM
#1
Radar and Collision Avoidance errors (and solution)
Drove my 2018 Sport Hybrid Tech from Upstate NY to Washington, DC for Thanksgiving. The beginning of the trip was a sleet/rain/snow mix. More annoying than dangerous. Just made for sloppy conditions.
After an hour or so, the area around the tachometer/speedometer lit up with a few messages/errors. The main message was along the lines of "Some driver assist systems cannot operate: Radar obstructed". Also mentioned something about affecting the brakes (for collision avoidance). All of the activity occurred at the same time, so I figured all of the individual pieces were related.
Pulled off at the next exit about 10 minutes later and stopped at Dunkin Donuts to do some troubleshooting. Thinking the radar was blocked somehow, I got out of the car and checked to see if anything was obstructing the the area behind the rear view mirror and or the electronics in the boxed area just above the mirror. Nothing amiss.
Got into the manual, checked under radar and collision avoidance. That's where I found the location of the radar. It is embedded behind the Acura badge on the front Grille. I got out and checked that and found a thin layer of icy sleet. Cleaned it off and problem solved.
Interesting design issue. Hopefully someone will benefit from knowing the simple solution.
After an hour or so, the area around the tachometer/speedometer lit up with a few messages/errors. The main message was along the lines of "Some driver assist systems cannot operate: Radar obstructed". Also mentioned something about affecting the brakes (for collision avoidance). All of the activity occurred at the same time, so I figured all of the individual pieces were related.
Pulled off at the next exit about 10 minutes later and stopped at Dunkin Donuts to do some troubleshooting. Thinking the radar was blocked somehow, I got out of the car and checked to see if anything was obstructing the the area behind the rear view mirror and or the electronics in the boxed area just above the mirror. Nothing amiss.
Got into the manual, checked under radar and collision avoidance. That's where I found the location of the radar. It is embedded behind the Acura badge on the front Grille. I got out and checked that and found a thin layer of icy sleet. Cleaned it off and problem solved.
Interesting design issue. Hopefully someone will benefit from knowing the simple solution.
11-28-2018, 04:59 PM
#2
Cajun Gumbo Man
Drove my 2018 Sport Hybrid Tech from Upstate NY to Washington, DC for Thanksgiving. The beginning of the trip was a sleet/rain/snow mix. More annoying than dangerous. Just made for sloppy conditions.
After an hour or so, the area around the tachometer/speedometer lit up with a few messages/errors. The main message was along the lines of "Some driver assist systems cannot operate: Radar obstructed". Also mentioned something about affecting the brakes (for collision avoidance). All of the activity occurred at the same time, so I figured all of the individual pieces were related.
Pulled off at the next exit about 10 minutes later and stopped at Dunkin Donuts to do some troubleshooting. Thinking the radar was blocked somehow, I got out of the car and checked to see if anything was obstructing the the area behind the rear view mirror and or the electronics in the boxed area just above the mirror. Nothing amiss.
Got into the manual, checked under radar and collision avoidance. That's where I found the location of the radar. It is embedded behind the Acura badge on the front Grille. I got out and checked that and found a thin layer of icy sleet. Cleaned it off and problem solved.
Interesting design issue. Hopefully someone will benefit from knowing the simple solution.
After an hour or so, the area around the tachometer/speedometer lit up with a few messages/errors. The main message was along the lines of "Some driver assist systems cannot operate: Radar obstructed". Also mentioned something about affecting the brakes (for collision avoidance). All of the activity occurred at the same time, so I figured all of the individual pieces were related.
Pulled off at the next exit about 10 minutes later and stopped at Dunkin Donuts to do some troubleshooting. Thinking the radar was blocked somehow, I got out of the car and checked to see if anything was obstructing the the area behind the rear view mirror and or the electronics in the boxed area just above the mirror. Nothing amiss.
Got into the manual, checked under radar and collision avoidance. That's where I found the location of the radar. It is embedded behind the Acura badge on the front Grille. I got out and checked that and found a thin layer of icy sleet. Cleaned it off and problem solved.
Interesting design issue. Hopefully someone will benefit from knowing the simple solution.
11-28-2018, 05:57 PM
#3
mrgold35
I've had the same issue with my 11 MDX Adv with ice disabling the CMBS/ACC system in the front grill. So far, pull over and a quick wipe has taken care of the error. I really should disable the system in those conditions because of slushy roads, road muck, and icy patches on the road.
11-28-2018, 06:33 PM
#4
Cajun Gumbo Man
If they can heat the steering wheel why not that emblem?????
11-28-2018, 06:39 PM
#5
Senior Moderator
The following users liked this post:
victorber (11-28-2018)
11-29-2018, 12:26 AM
#7
or move to California
The following users liked this post:
Fabvsix (11-29-2018)
Trending Topics
11-29-2018, 11:23 AM
#8
Cajun Gumbo Man
12-04-2018, 08:02 PM
#9
Can you imagine how many thousands of pages the manual for self-driving cars will be? Probably a few thousand just for all the legal disclaimers.
We may see flying cars before self-drivers:
https://www2.deloitte.com/insights/u...ating_Exact:nb
We may see flying cars before self-drivers:
https://www2.deloitte.com/insights/u...ating_Exact:nb
Last edited by Bluepill; 12-04-2018 at 08:05 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Cazman
3G RDX Problems & Fixes
7
01-28-2019 09:03 AM
LAMike240
5G TLX Problems & Fixes
11
06-21-2016 10:49 PM
dfreder371
2G CL (2001-2003)
8
09-10-2003 08:06 PM
IXLR8TL3.2
2G TL (1999-2003)
38
02-10-2002 12:13 PM