Pinpoint Test F: The Message Center Displays A Blocked Sensor Message

Blind Spot Monitoring


Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test F: The Message Center Displays A Blocked Sensor Message

Normal Operation

A blocked sensor message indicates there is an obstruction on the rear bumper cover that does not allow the radar from the Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SOD-R) and Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left (SOD-L) to penetrate. Wet mud, thick mud, heavy rain, heavy road splash from rain, snow or ice are possible obstructions.

If the system is in a blocked state, the radar misses targets, but still counts them. After approximately 4 counted/missed targets, the system sends a BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED and/or CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED message in the message center is displayed.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Dirt, ice, or snow covered rear bumper sides

- SOD-L (Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left)

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