BLIND SPOT MONITOR SYSTEM HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Tech Tips


  • Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the blind spot monitor system.

  • *: Use the GTS.


  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP


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  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS


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  3. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE


    1. Measure the auxiliary battery voltage.

      Standard voltage
      11 to 14 V

      If the voltage is below 11 V, replace or recharge the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.


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  4. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*


    1. Use the GTS to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.


      Result
      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTC is not output A
      CAN communication system (for LHD) DTC is output B
      CAN communication system (for RHD) DTC is output C

      B
      C
      A
  5. CHECK FOR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*


    1. Refer to DTC Check / Clear of the blind spot monitor system Click here.

    2. Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output A
      DTCs are not output B

      B
      A
  6. DTC CLEAR*


    1. Refer to DTC Check / Clear of the blind spot monitor system Click here.

      Tech Tips

      The current DTCs may not indicate actual malfunctions depending on the vehicle operating conditions.


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  7. RECHECK FOR DTC*


    1. Refer to DTC Check / Clear of the blind spot monitor system Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output A
      DTCs are not output B

      Tech Tips


      • Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check for DTCs. This is because the system stores history DTCs.

      • Check the DTC and inspect the area that the code indicates.


      B
      A
  8. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART


    1. Find the output code in Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Click here.


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  9. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE


    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table A
      Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table B

      Tech Tips

      If the symptom does not recur and no DTC is output, attempt to reproduce the symptoms Click here.


      B
      A
  10. PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING BASED ON MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM*


    1. Refer to Terminals of ECU Click here.

    2. Refer to Data List / Active Test Click here.


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  11. CIRCUIT INSPECTION


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  12. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE


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  13. PERFORM BEAM AXIS INSPECTION


    1. Perform the blind spot monitor beam axis inspection Click here.


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  14. PERFORM CONFIRMATION TEST*


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