No.5 RVM WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE UNDER ILLUMINATION CONDITIONS [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM]

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Description

• RVM warning indicator light flashes/does not illuminate despite satisfying the conditions to illuminate RVM warning indicator light (vehicle speed above 60 km/h {37 mph}, turn signals off, and vehicle in detection area).

Possible Causes

• Rear vehicle monitoring control modules false-detect that a vehicle is outside detection area when it is actually inside of it, or cannot determine that no vehicle is entering blind-spot area.

― Rear vehicle monitoring control module radar is not emitted inside of detection area (deviates from blind-spot area or adjacent lanes)

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

• Incorrect installation of rear bumper, soiling to radar emitting/receiving area, application of stickers (including transparent types), repairs using putty application

― Rear vehicle monitoring control module radar does not receive echo-back correctly

• Rear vehicle monitoring control module malfunction

• Incorrect installation of rear bumper, soiling to radar emitting/receiving area, application of stickers (including transparent types), repairs using putty application

― Effect of non-genuine, after-market electronic device installation

Note

• The radar sensor cannot receive echo-back correctly if there is a thick moisture film (such as condensation) or excessive soiling covering the rear bumper radar emitting/receiving areas.

• Non-genuine rear bumper or paint, or installation of after-market parts may negatively affect radar echo-back ability.

• Rear vehicle monitoring control modules do not detect vehicle speed correctly (false-detects vehicle speed as being within 55 km/h {34 mph} constantly).

― Communication error between PCM and rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH)

― ABS wheel-speed sensor malfunction

• Rear vehicle monitoring control modules false-detect that vehicle is traveling on gentle curve (small curvature).

― Yaw rate signal malfunction

• Communication error between DSC HU/CM and rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH)

• Communication error between rear vehicle monitoring control modules (RH and LH)

• SAS control module (Yaw rate sensor) malfunction

• Rear vehicle monitoring control modules do not detect selector lever position correctly (selector lever is in reverse (MTX)/R position (ATX)).

― Communication error between PCM and rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH)

― Communication error between PCM and BCM (MTX)

― Communication error between PCM and TCM (ATX)

― TR switch malfunction (ATX)

― Back-up light switch malfunction (MTX)

• RVM warning indicator light illumination related malfunction.

― RVM warning indicator light malfunction

― Rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) malfunction (warning light illumination circuit disabled)

― Communication error between rear vehicle monitoring control modules (RH and LH) (Rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) does not receive illumination request from rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH))

• Rear vehicle monitoring control modules false-detect that turn signals are on.

― Communication error between BCM and rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH)

Diagnostic Procedure

Warning

• When performing a road test, always verify the safety of the surrounding area before performing the test.

• To assure safety, perform a road test using two people when the vehicle is being driven. (One drives the vehicle and the other operates the M-MDS.)

• Do not perform a road test at a speed which exceeds the legal speed limit.

Step

Inspection

Action

1

VERIFY DTCs

•  Retrieve DTCs from the rear vehicle monitoring system, PCM, DSC HU/CM, SAS control module, and instrument cluster using the M-MDS.
(See DTC INSPECTION [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM].)

(See DTC INSPECTION [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR-CD 2.2].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR 1.8, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR 2.0 DISI].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)].)

(See DTC DISPLAY.)

•  Are any DTCs displayed?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM].)

(See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)

(See DTC TABLE [MZR-CD 2.2].)

(See DTC TABLE [MZR 1.8, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

(See DTC TABLE [MZR 2.0 DISI].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)].)

(See DTC TABLE.)

No

Go to the next step.

2

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS RVM WARNING LIGHT (AMBER) OR RVM WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT

•  Monitor the following rear vehicle monitoring system PIDs using the M-MDS:
(See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM].)

―  WRN_IND_R

―  WRN_IND_L

•  Drive the vehicle under the RVM warning indicator light-illumination conditions.

•  Does the monitored value turn on?

Yes

Go to Step 4.

No

Go to the next step.

3

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULES OR RVM WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS

•  Inspect the following:

RVM warning indicator light (RH) related:

―  RVM warning indicator light (RH)

―  Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (RH) terminal A and rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) terminal D

―  Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (RH) terminal B and rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) terminal C

RVM warning indicator light (LH) related:

―  RVM warning indicator light (LH)

―  Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (LH) terminal A and rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) terminal K

―  Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (LH) terminal B and rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) terminal G

•  Is any malfunction verified?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

No

Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH).

(See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4

DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS INPUT SIGNAL OR ELSEWHERE

•  Monitor the following rear vehicle monitoring system and BCM (MTX)/TCM (ATX) PIDs using the M-MDS:
(See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM].)

(See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [BCM].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].)

Rear vehicle monitoring system PIDs:

―  VSPD

―  YAW_RATE

BCM PIDs (MTX):

―  R_GEAR_SW

TCM PIDs (ATX):

―  TR

•  Are the monitoring values normal?

Yes

Go to Step 7.

No

•  If the VSPD monitoring value is not normal, go to the next step.

•  If the YAW_RATE monitoring value is not normal, go to Step 6.

•  If the R_GEAR_SW monitoring value is not normal, go to Step 7.

•  If the TR monitoring value is not normal, go to Step 8.

5

INSPECT VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL

•  Monitor the PID VSS for the PCM using the M-MDS.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR-CD 2.2].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR 1.8, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR 2.0 DISI].)

•  Are the monitoring values normal?

Yes

Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH).

(See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

No

Inspect the ABS wheel-speed sensor related parts.

(See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION.)

(See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION.)

6

INSPECT YAW RATE SIGNAL

•  Inspect the DTC for the SAS control module ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.

•  Have DTCs C0063:29, U0001:88 been recorded in memory?

Yes

Inspect the DTC for the SAS control module.

(See DTC TABLE.)

No

Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH).

(See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7

INSPECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH

•  Inspect the back-up light switch.
(See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION.)

•  Is the back-up light switch normal?

Yes

Inspect the back-up light switch related wiring harness.

If normal, replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH).

(See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

No

Replace the back-up light switch.

(See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G35M-R].)

(See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R].)

(See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26M-R].)

8

INSPECT TR SWITCH

•  Inspect the TR switch.
(See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].)

•  Is the TR switch normal?

Yes

Inspect the back-up light switch related wiring harness.

If normal, replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH).

(See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

No

Replace the TR switch.

(See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH REMOVAL [FS5A-EL].)

(See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL].)

9

VERIFY REAR BUMPER CONDITION

•  Inspect the rear bumper at the rear vehicle monitoring control modules installation areas for the following:

―  Installation condition

―  Application of stickers (including transparent types)

―  Excessive soiling

―  Repairs using putty

•  Is the rear bumper condition normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

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

(See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10

VERIFY INSTALLATION CONDITION OF REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULES

•  Remove the rear bumper.
(See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

•  Inspect the installation condition of the rear vehicle monitoring control modules for the following:

―  Looseness

―  Damage or deformity to the bracket

―  Distortion at vehicle installation surface

•  Is the rear vehicle monitoring control modules installation condition normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

11

VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS AFTER-MARKET ELECTRONIC DEVICE INSTALLATION

•  Disconnect the non-genuine, after-market electronic device connectors.

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

•  Does the malfunction recur?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Explain to the customer that the malfunction occurred due to the after-market electronic device installation.

12

INSPECT REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULES

•  Inspect the malfunctioning rear vehicle monitoring control module.

•  Is the rear vehicle monitoring control module normal?

Yes

Temporary malfunction with the radar echo-back.

If the same symptom recurs repeatedly, replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module.

(See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

No

Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module.

(See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Step	Inspection		Action
1	VERIFY DTCs • Retrieve DTCs from the rear vehicle monitoring system, PCM, DSC HU/CM, SAS control module, and instrument cluster using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM].) (See DTC INSPECTION [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].) (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR 1.8, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR 2.0 DISI].) (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)].) (See DTC DISPLAY.) • Are any DTCs displayed?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM].) (See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].) (See DTC TABLE [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See DTC TABLE [MZR 1.8, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See DTC TABLE [MZR 2.0 DISI].) (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)].) (See DTC TABLE.)
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS RVM WARNING LIGHT (AMBER) OR RVM WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT • Monitor the following rear vehicle monitoring system PIDs using the M-MDS: (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM].) ― WRN_IND_R ― WRN_IND_L • Drive the vehicle under the RVM warning indicator light-illumination conditions. • Does the monitored value turn on?	Yes	Go to Step 4.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULES OR RVM WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS • Inspect the following: RVM warning indicator light (RH) related: ― RVM warning indicator light (RH) ― Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (RH) terminal A and rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) terminal D ― Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (RH) terminal B and rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) terminal C RVM warning indicator light (LH) related: ― RVM warning indicator light (LH) ― Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (LH) terminal A and rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) terminal K ― Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (LH) terminal B and rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH) terminal G • Is any malfunction verified?	Yes	Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
3		No	Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (LH). (See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS INPUT SIGNAL OR ELSEWHERE • Monitor the following rear vehicle monitoring system and BCM (MTX)/TCM (ATX) PIDs using the M-MDS: (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM].) (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [BCM].) (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].) Rear vehicle monitoring system PIDs: ― VSPD ― YAW_RATE BCM PIDs (MTX): ― R_GEAR_SW TCM PIDs (ATX): ― TR • Are the monitoring values normal?	Yes	Go to Step 7.
4		No	• If the VSPD monitoring value is not normal, go to the next step. • If the YAW_RATE monitoring value is not normal, go to Step 6. • If the R_GEAR_SW monitoring value is not normal, go to Step 7. • If the TR monitoring value is not normal, go to Step 8.
5	INSPECT VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL • Monitor the PID VSS for the PCM using the M-MDS. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR 1.8, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [MZR 2.0 DISI].) • Are the monitoring values normal?	Yes	Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH). (See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5		No	Inspect the ABS wheel-speed sensor related parts. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION.) (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION.)
6	INSPECT YAW RATE SIGNAL • Inspect the DTC for the SAS control module ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. • Have DTCs C0063:29, U0001:88 been recorded in memory?	Yes	Inspect the DTC for the SAS control module. (See DTC TABLE.)
6		No	Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH). (See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7	INSPECT BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH • Inspect the back-up light switch. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION.) • Is the back-up light switch normal?	Yes	Inspect the back-up light switch related wiring harness. If normal, replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH). (See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7		No	Replace the back-up light switch. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G35M-R].) (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R].) (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26M-R].)
8	INSPECT TR SWITCH • Inspect the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].) • Is the TR switch normal?	Yes	Inspect the back-up light switch related wiring harness. If normal, replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH). (See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8		No	Replace the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH REMOVAL [FS5A-EL].) (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL].)
9	VERIFY REAR BUMPER CONDITION • Inspect the rear bumper at the rear vehicle monitoring control modules installation areas for the following: ― Installation condition ― Application of stickers (including transparent types) ― Excessive soiling ― Repairs using putty • Is the rear bumper condition normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
9		No	Repair or replace the malfunctioning part, or replace the rear bumper. (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10	VERIFY INSTALLATION CONDITION OF REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULES • Remove the rear bumper. (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) • Inspect the installation condition of the rear vehicle monitoring control modules for the following: ― Looseness ― Damage or deformity to the bracket ― Distortion at vehicle installation surface • Is the rear vehicle monitoring control modules installation condition normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
10		No	Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
11	VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS AFTER-MARKET ELECTRONIC DEVICE INSTALLATION • Disconnect the non-genuine, after-market electronic device connectors. • Verify if the malfunction symptom recurs as stated by the customer. • Does the malfunction recur?	Yes	Go to the next step.
11		No	Explain to the customer that the malfunction occurred due to the after-market electronic device installation.
12	INSPECT REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULES • Inspect the malfunctioning rear vehicle monitoring control module. • Is the rear vehicle monitoring control module normal?	Yes	Temporary malfunction with the radar echo-back. If the same symptom recurs repeatedly, replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module. (See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
12		No	Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module. (See REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)