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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify the scan tool can communicate with the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left.
    • If the scan tool cannot communicate with the B218R Side Object Sensor Module - Left 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Left Side Object Sensor Malfunction.

    • If the scan tool can communicate with the B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left 
  3. Verify DTC U18A6 is not set.
    • If DTC U18A6 is not set 
  4. Ignition OFF, ignition ON.
  5. Verify that both side blind zone alert system indicators located in the outside rearview mirrors briefly turn ON and then turn OFF during the system self test.
    • If both side blind zone alert indicators do not briefly turn ON and OFF 
    1. Verify the system is enabled
      • If disabled, refer to Diagnostic Aids for cause of disable.
      • If enabled, refer to Circuit/System Testing - Side Object Indicator Malfunction.
    • If only one indicator does not briefly illuminate during the self test 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Side Object Indicator Malfunction.

    • If both side blind zone alert indicators briefly turn ON and OFF 
  6. Verify that both side blind spot indicators turn ON and OFF when commanding the Object Detection Alert Indicators On and Off with a scan tool.
    • If both indicators do not turn ON and OFF 

      Replace the B218R Side Object Sensor Module - Right.

    • If one indicator does not turn ON and OFF 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Side Object Indicator Malfunction.

    • If both indicators turn ON and OFF 
  7. All OK.