Body Controls - Electrical Malfunctions After Rain
Classification: BT08-034Reference: ITB08-050
Date: December 4, 2008
2009 FX; THE BCM AND/OR THE AROUND VIEW MONITOR / REAR CAMERA DISPLAY DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY AFTER RAIN OR CARWASH
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2009 FX (S51)
IF YOU CONFIRM
The BCM (Body Control Module) is not working correctly (power windows inoperative, power door locks inoperative, etc),
and/or
The display for outside cameras (Around View Monitor or Rear Camera) is not working correctly (gray blocks on the screen, steering grid lines do not move, upside down image, etc).
and
The driver side floor pan is wet (wet floor underneath the carpet or underneath the rubber mat on the engine wall).
NOTE:
If you confirm the above items, it indicates that water has likely leaked into the vehicle behind the dash on the driver side and has likely intruded into an electronic control unit(s).
ACTIONS
1. Find the source of the water leak (see Service Procedure).
2. Use 3M(TM) Fast'n Firm(TM) Seam Sealer - or equivalent - to seal water leak(s).
3. Allow the sealer to cure, and then recheck for leaks.
4. Replace the BCM and/or the Around View Monitor Control Unit / Rear Camera Control Unit.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
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