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BSM Indicator Light Flashes While Not Under BSM Indicator Light-Flashing Conditions (No Light Switch Operation (Turn Signal Switch)): Notes

BSM INDICATOR LIGHT DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

Description  BSM indicator light flashes while not under BSM indicator light-flashing conditions (no combination switch operation (turn signal switch) 
  • The BSM indicator light flashes despite not satisfying the BSM indicator light flashing conditions (vehicle speed 10 km/h {6.2 mph} or more  , turn signal on, and vehicle in warning zone)).
  • The BSM indicator light flashes, but the turn signals are off.
Possible Causes 
NOTE:
  • This malfunction symptom is basically the same as symptom "BSM indicator light while not under BSM indicator light-illumination conditions".
  • BSM control module recognizes a vehicle as being inside the warning zone when it is actually outside of it.
    • Radar (BSM control module integrated) is emitted outside of warning zone (deviates from warning zone)
      • Damage, deformity or looseness to installation bracket or vehicle frame (including moderate impacts).
      • Malfunction in steering angle signal (communication error between start stop unit and BSM control module, or EPS control module malfunction).
      • Problem with rear bumper such as dirt on radar emitting/receiving area, application of stickers (including transparent types), repairs using putty application.
    • After-market electrical parts interfere with BSM system
  • BSM does not recognize vehicle speed correctly (BSM control module mistakenly recognizes vehicle speed as being 10 km/h {6.2 mph} or more 
    • PCM communication error with BSM control module
    • Malfunction in ABS wheel speed sensor related parts
  • BSM control module mistakenly recognizes that turn signals have been operated
    • Short to ground circuit in wiring harness between combination switch (turn signal switch) and start stop unit
    • Communication error between start stop unit and BSM control module
    • BSM control module malfunction