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DTC B14F1-78: Front Side Radar Sensor Optical Axis Deviation [Vehicle Control Module]: Outline

DTC B14F1:78 [VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

System malfunction location Front side radar sensor optical axis deviation
Detection condition
  • The vehicle control module (VCM) detects that the front side radar sensor (LH) or (RH) determined an axis deviation for 10 s.
Fail-safe (See DTC TABLE [VEHICLE CONTROL MODULE (US)] .)
Possible cause
  • Front bumper malfunction
    • Damage (including repairs using putty application)
    • Dirt
    • Application of stickers (including transparent types)
    • Freezing
  • Front bumper poor installation
  • Front side radar sensor poor installation
  • Front side radar sensor aiming adjustment malfunction (optical axis deviation)
  • Front side radar sensor (RH) malfunction
  • Front side radar sensor (LH) malfunction
  • Vehicle control module (VCM) malfunction (built into body control module (BCM))
System wiring diagram Not applicable
Connector diagram Not applicable