RVM WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE UNDER ILLUMINATION CONDITIONS [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM]


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Note
•  If there is any vehicle malfunction complaint lodged by a customer, perform FOREWORD [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEM] malfunction diagnosis according to the troubleshooting procedure.

Description

•  The RVM warning indicator light flashes/does not illuminate while under the illumination conditions (Vehicle speed above 30 km/h {19 mph}, turn-signals off, and vehicle in detection area).

Possible malfunction

Note
•  The detection performance of the rear vehicle monitoring control module has limitations and the Rear vehicle monitoring system may not operate normally. For the detection performance limitations, refer to the [REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULE] in the technical guide.
•  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 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.
•  RVM warning indicator light illumination disabled
―  RVM warning indicator light malfunction
―  Rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH) malfunction (RVM warning indicator light illumination circuit malfunction)

Diagnostic Procedure

Warning
•  When performing a road test, always verify the safety of the surrounding area before performing the test.
•  Do not perform a road test at a speed which exceeds the legal speed limit.
•  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.)

Step

Inspection

Action

1
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS RVM WARNING LIGHT (AMBER) OR RVM WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
•  Turn the following rear vehicle monitoring system active command modes on and off using the M-MDS.
―  WRN_IND_R
―  WRN_IND_L
•  Does the RVM warning indicator light illuminate/turn off?
Yes
Go to Step 3.
No
Go to the next step.
2
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 G and rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH) terminal I
―  Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (RH) terminal H and rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH) terminal H
RVM warning indicator light (LH) related:
―  RVM warning indicator light (LH)
―  Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (LH) terminal G and rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH) terminal B
―  Wiring harness between RVM warning indicator light (LH) terminal H and rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH) terminal F
•  Is any malfunction verified?
Yes
•  Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a mid-connector between the RVM warning indicator light and rear vehicle monitoring control module.
If there is a mid-connector
―  Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the mid-connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the mid-wiring harness for a a open circuit or short to ground.
―  Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a malfunction.
If there is no mid-connector
―  Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a malfunction.
No
Replace the rear vehicle monitoring control module (RH).
3
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.
4
VERIFY INSTALLATION CONDITION OF REAR VEHICLE MONITORING CONTROL MODULES
•  Remove the rear bumper.
•  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 location.
5
VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS AFTER-MARKET ELECTRONIC DEVICE INSTALLATION
•  Verify if malfunction symptom recurs as stated by 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.
6
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.
No
Replace the applicable rear vehicle monitoring control module.