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Pinpoint Test E: The SOD Control Module - Right Does Not Respond To Scan Tool Or Cannot Be Configured




Blind Spot Monitoring

Pinpoint Tests


Pinpoint Test E: The SOD-R (Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool Or Cannot Be Configured

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 136, Vehicle Emergency Messaging System for schematic and connector information. [1][2]Diagrams By Number

Normal Operation

The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SOD-R) uses an address ground pin for configuration. The address ground is necessary so the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS(R)) or the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system can decipher between the SOD-R (Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right) and the SOD-L (Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left) during configuration. The SOD-R (Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right) communicates over the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Wiring, terminals or connectors

- SOD-R (Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right)