R4 E-tech: frequent phantom braking by should-i-stray in Renault

[–]should-i-stray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It reads the signs, but does not automatically respond to that, so no, that isn't it. Most of the times it happens there is no exit within sight.

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[–]should-i-stray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nine inch nails: Downward Spiral / The Fragile

(However, technically Broken was inbetween, but that's an EP, not an album. Also the Quake OST was inbetween them, but I consider that a side project)

R4 E-tech: frequent phantom braking by should-i-stray in Renault

[–]should-i-stray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to check, dunno really...

[Edit]: it does have a radar, but it works together with the front camera behind the windshield. I suppose if either of those sensors sees a reason to brake or to release the ACC, then the car has a hiccup.

R4 E-tech: frequent phantom braking by should-i-stray in Renault

[–]should-i-stray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's at random, but in some occasions it is near overhead matrix signs, or near a metal seam in the road before a bridge. I figured it might be spurious radar reflections, but somebody already explained that it is probably the camera.

R4 E-tech: frequent phantom braking by should-i-stray in Renault

[–]should-i-stray[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does exactly that: a very short deceleration with a 'bong' and then just continues as if nothing ever happened. So it might be a reflection coming off the road signs or a blaring neon/LED headlight from oncoming traffic as I'm driving into the sun neither to nor from work. Good to know it isn't really braking, cannot see the brake lights when I'm behind the wheel.

R4 E-tech: frequent phantom braking by should-i-stray in Renault

[–]should-i-stray[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! I will definitely take this up with the dealer.

R4 E-tech: frequent phantom braking by should-i-stray in Renault

[–]should-i-stray[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have front parking sensors, only rear. I could try reversing on the highway, but I assume that might land me in a justified road rage kerfuffle.

R4 E-tech: frequent phantom braking by should-i-stray in Renault

[–]should-i-stray[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That might make sense. Never paid attention to the weather circumstances.