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Diagnosis System [04/2013 - 10/2016]

  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 Techstream to check for malfunctions and to repair it.
  2. CHECK DLC3 
    1. Check the DLC3.

      Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION [04/2013 - ]

  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".

  4. ABNORMALITY HISTORY 

    HINT: 

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

    1. Check abnormality history
      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Turn the Techstream on.
      4. Turn the blind spot monitor main switch (warning canceling switch assembly) 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.

        HINT: 

        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
        Refer to Power Source Circuit [04/2013 - 10/2016]
        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 Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      3. Turn the Techstream on.
      4. Turn the blind spot monitor main switch (warning canceling switch assembly) 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.