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BSM INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHILE UNDER BSM INDICATOR LIGHT-ILLUMINATION CONDITIONS [BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM)]



Description

BSM indicator light does not illuminate while under BSM indicator light-illumination conditions

  • The BSM indicator light does not illuminate despite satisfying the conditions to illuminate the BSM indicator light (vehicle speed above 32 km/h {20 mph} or more, turn signals off, and vehicle in warning zone).

Possible Causes

  • The BSM control module mistakenly recognizes a vehicle as being outside of the warning zone when it actually inside of it.

    • Radar (BSM control module integrated) is not emitted inside of warning zone (unable to emit radar inside warning zone)

      • Damage, deformity or looseness to installation bracket or vehicle frame (including moderate impacts)

      • Malfunction in steering angle sensor ((instrument cluster or EPS control module malfunction)

      • Problem with rear bumper such as soiling to radar emitting/receiving area, application of stickers (including transparent types), repairs using putty application.

    • BSM control module does not receive echo-back correctly

  • BSM control module (radar) malfunction

  • Problem with rear bumper such as soiling to radar emitting/receiving area, application of stickers (including transparent types), repairs using putty application.

    NOTE:

    • Rear bumper problem such defective installation of rear bumper, excessive soiling on the radar emitting/receiving area, sticker adhesion (including transparent types), repairs to rear bumper using putty

    • Non-genuine bumper, paint, or installation of after-market parts negatively affecting radar echo-back ability

    • After-market electrical parts interfere with BSM system

  • Malfunction in BSM indicator light related parts

    • Open circuit in wiring harness between BSM indicator light and BSM control module

    • Open circuit in wiring harness or poor ground between BSM control module and ground

    • BSM indicator light malfunction


Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Result

Action

1

Yes

Go to Step 3.

No

Go to the next step.

2

Yes

Replace the instrument cluster.

(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

No

Replace the EPS control module.

(See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3

    INSPECT REAR BUMPER
  • Inspect the rear bumper at the BSM installation area for the following:

    • Installation condition

    • Sticker adhesion

    • Excessive soiling

    • Repairs using putty

  • Is the rear bumper condition normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace malfunctioning parts, or replace the rear bumper.

(See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4

    VERIFY THE CONDITION OF THE BSM CONTROL MODULE
  • Remove the rear bumper.

    (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  • Inspect the BSM control module for the following:

    • Looseness

    • Damage or deformity to the bracket

    • Distortion at vehicle installation surface

  • Is the BSM control module installation condition normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

5

    VERIFY IF CAUSE OF MALFUNCTION IS IN AFTER-MARKET ELECTRICAL PRODUCT OR ELSEWHERE
  • Remove the after-market electrical product.

  • Verify that the malfunction symptom recurs as stated by the customer.

  • Does the malfunction symptom recur?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

The after-market electrical product is causing the malfunction.

6

Yes

Temporary malfunction with the radar echo-back.

If the same symptom recurs repeatedly, replace the BSM control module.

(See BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

No

Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to inspection result.

(See BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) RADAR TEST.)




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