BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM


  1. DESCRIPTION


    1. Blind spot monitor data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read from the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the GTS to check for malfunctions and perform repairs.

  2. CHECK DLC3


    1. Check the DLC3.

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  3. DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION


    1. The blind spot monitor system displays an error message on the multi-information display to inform the driver that the system is unavailable either temporarily or due to a malfunction.


      • When the system is unavailable temporarily:

        Multi-information display displays "BSM not available".

      • When the system is unavailable due to a malfunction:

        Multi-information display displays "Check BSM System".

    2. If the rear crossing traffic alert function is not operating correctly, the blind spot monitor system displays the rear crossing traffic alert icon on the multi-display to inform the driver of the malfunction

      Malfunctioning Item Detection Condition Malfunction Indication Suspected Area
      System Malfunction Indication

      • Blind spot monitor sensor LH is malfunctioning

      • Blind spot monitor sensor RH is malfunctioning

      • Blind spot monitor sensor LH communication abnormal

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      Check for DTCs

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      1. Malfunction Indication

        A002ANCC01
        *A w/ Parking Assist Monitor System *B w/ Panoramic View Monitor System
        *a System Malfunction Indication *b Communication Malfunction Indication
        *c Rear Crossing Traffic Alert Icon *d Cooperative Display
        *e When panoramic view screen not displayed *f When panoramic view screen displayed

  4. ABNORMALITY HISTORY

    Tech Tips

    The abnormality history for a blind spot monitor sensor can be displayed or cleared.


    1. Check abnormality history


      1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

      3. Turn the GTS on.

      4. Turn the blind spot monitor system on.

      5. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Blind Spot Monitor Master or Blind Spot Monitor Slave / Utility / BSM Master Abnormal History or BSM Slave Abnormal History.


        Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor Master > Utility
        Tester Display
        BSM Master Abnormal History

        Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor Slave > Utility
        Tester Display
        BSM Slave Abnormal History

      6. Check the results displayed for the abnormality history check.

        Tech Tips


        • If "Yes" is displayed, check the suspected area column for each item.

        • Abnormality history is stored only for the blind spot monitor sensor for which an abnormality has been detected.

        • If "No" is displayed, refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

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        Abnormality History Table
        Tester Display Item Explanation Suspected Area
        History of Module Blockage History of blind spot monitor sensor detection problems due to snow, rain, etc. on the bumper

        • Check if a bumper compatible with the blind spot monitor (such as an original equipment bumper) is installed

        • Check if any foreign matter is attached to the bumper

        • Check if any foreign matter is present between the bumper and sensors
        History of Low Voltage History of low supply battery voltage from battery to the blind spot monitor sensor

        Power Source Circuit

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        History of High Voltage History of high supply battery voltage from battery to the blind spot monitor sensor
        History of Low Temperature History of low temperature for the blind spot monitor sensor

        • Check the outside temperature

        • Check if any foreign matter is attached to the blind spot monitor sensors and their surrounding areas
        History of High Temperature History of high temperature for the blind spot monitor sensor

    2. Clearing abnormality history


      1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

      2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

      3. Turn the GTS on.

      4. Turn the blind spot monitor system on.

      5. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Blind Spot Monitor Master or Blind Spot Monitor Slave / Utility / BSM Master Abnormal History or BSM Slave Abnormal History.


        Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor Master > Utility
        Tester Display
        BSM Master Abnormal History

        Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor Slave > Utility
        Tester Display
        BSM Slave Abnormal History

      6. Clear the abnormality history.