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daba · Dec 22, 2020

... yesterday I removed the plastic liner on the tail-gate of my Kia Soul to get at the broken reversing camera...

It has 12 of those plastic "snap" clips holding it in place, and (not relevant) two screws.

I was slightly surprised to see that just 1 of the 12 clips was red, all the others being white.

It got me thinking there might be some sort of "recognition" taking place for automated assembly, but without hijacking someone else's car to see if the same clip is red I cannot pin it down.

Or is it just a random occurrence - I'm confident someone on here has worked in automotive and can give me, and my peace of mind, an answer...

TIA

RVaughan · Dec 22, 2020

Is the red clip normally visible by the end user? (Before anything was removed or relocated to facilitate service.)
What is the vehicle interior color scheme? Exterior?

Several things cross my mind. Could be included as an aesthetic design element. Could be that's the first or last clip the operator is supposed to attach, or some other position locator for the operator. Could be that is the only clip preinstalled or not preinstalled by the supplier.

Machine vision wouldn't surprise me too much, but it would surprise me that the camera is looking for color rather than shape.

daba · Dec 22, 2020

No the clips aren't visible to the end user - they are just used to fasten the trim onto the vehicle, and my bad, 11 of the clips are yellow, not white, just one red one.

BobB · Dec 23, 2020

Somebody likes red? LOL

lostcontrol · Dec 23, 2020

Did u assemble it Bob.? &#55357;&#56846;

BobB · Dec 23, 2020

No LC - it looks like it may work! LOL Until the plastic goes to ****!

Lare · Dec 23, 2020

Different hole size or plastic is harder for some reason.

Bob O · Dec 23, 2020

May be it was a Friday afternoon and A Bob said “%^&* we're out of yellow, throw red one in and lets get the eff out of here”?

Happy Holidays!

cardosocea · Dec 23, 2020

If they use the colour scheme at my plant, I'd say that clip is SIL rated...

I'll see myself out.

OkiePC · Dec 23, 2020

Did you buy the car new? If not, maybe the prior owner had to replace some of the clips and the aftermarket version is a different color.

BachPhi · Dec 23, 2020

My neighbor has a Kia Soul. He does not lock his car, let me know if you want to try out his car.

Snyd1 · Dec 23, 2020

Might be a good idea to start pulling apart other pieces and see if there are more rogue red trim fasteners elsewhere!

OkiePC · Dec 23, 2020

BachPhi said:
My neighbor has a Kia Soul. He does not lock his car, let me know if you want to try out his car.

Well I hope he also leaves the keys in the ignition where they belong. That's how we do it 'round these parts.

If you can get past the big mean dog, you can have my truck.

I_Automation · Dec 23, 2020

OkiePC said:
Well I hope he also leaves the keys in the ignition where they belong. That's how we do it 'round these parts.

If you can get past the big mean dog, you can have my truck.

Isn't the saying down there:

My wife - sure
My truck - eh, maybe
My dog - NEVER.

daba · Dec 23, 2020

BachPhi said:
My neighbor has a Kia Soul. He does not lock his car, let me know if you want to try out his car.

Can I suggest he pops it off himself to have a look ? Two screws and then just yank it right off. Takes about 5 minutes max.

I would gladly come and look myself, but international travel at this time is a tad restrictive ....

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