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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [10/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

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  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 

    HINT: 

    If there are any scratches or impact marks on the rear bumper, perform the blind spot monitor beam axis confirmation. If any abnormalities are found, perform the blind spot monitor sensor installation condition inspection.

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  3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Measure the battery voltage with the ignition switch off.

      Standard Voltage

      11 to 14 V

      If the voltage is below 11 V, replace or recharge the 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.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2023 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output A
      CAN communication system DTCs are output (for Gasoline Model) B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

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  5. CHECK FOR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check / Clear for the blind spot monitor system.

      Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor "B" > Trouble Codes 

      Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor "A" > Trouble Codes 

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

      Refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [10/2023 - ] 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2023 - ]  

    Result: 

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  6. CHECK FOR VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (RoB)* 
    1. Check for vehicle control history and note any codes that are output.

      Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor "B" > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor "A" > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
      NOTE:

      Record or print Vehicle control history (RoB), if necessary.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle control history (RoB) is output A
      Vehicle control history (RoB) is not output B

    Result: 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (RoB). Refer to  VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY (RoB) [10/2023 - ] 

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  7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2023 - ] 

      Result

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

      HINT: 

      If the symptom does not recur and no DTCs are output, attempt to reproduce the symptoms.

    Result: 

    GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2023 - ]  

    Result: 

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  8. PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING BASED ON MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM* 
    1. Refer to Terminals of ECU.

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [10/2023 - ] 

    2. Refer to Diagnosis System.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2023 - ] 

    3. Refer to Data List / Active Test.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2023 - ] 

      Result

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    Result: 

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  9. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Result

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    When adjusting or repairing A
    When replacing B

    Result: 

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    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. CLEAR DTC* 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor "B" > Clear DTCs 

      Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor "A" > Clear DTCs 

      Result

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    Result: 

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  11. PERFORM BEAM AXIS CONFIRMATION 
    1. Confirm the blind spot monitor beam axis display and perform the blind spot monitor beam axis adjustment.

      Driving Adjustment: Refer to DRIVING ADJUSTMENT [10/2023 - ]

      Target Adjustment (Triangle Target) : Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [10/2023 - ]

      ECU data Save / Write: Refer to ECU DATA SAVE/WRITE [10/2023 - ]

      Result

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  12. PERFORM CONFIRMATION TEST* 

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