Accessories

Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Control Module Inspection

~2min read

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the rear combination light..

3. Remove the rear bumper..

4. Connect the negative battery cable..

5. Measure the voltage at each terminal is as indicated in the Terminal Voltage Tables.

  • If the voltage or continuity is not as specified in the Terminal Voltage Table, inspect the parts under “Inspection item (s)”.

    • If the system does not operate normally even though the related wiring harness and short cord are normal, replace the BSM control module.

Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)

BSM control module (LH)

Terminal

Signal

Connected to

Measurement condition

Voltage (V)

Inspection item (s)

A

Ground

Body ground

Under any condition

1.0 or less

  • Related wiring harness

B

Power supply

METER 15 A fuse

Switch the ignition ON

B+

  • METER 15 A fuse

  • Related wiring harness

Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK)

1.0 or less

D

BSM indicator light (LH) signal

BSM indicator light (LH)

Switch the ignition to ON

LED off

1.0 or less

  • Related wiring harness

  • BSM indicator light

LED on

B+

E

Ground

Body ground

Under any condition

1.0 or less

  • Related wiring harness

G

CAN_L

CAN system related module

Because this terminal is for communication, good/no good judgment by terminal voltage is not possible.

H

CAN_H

CAN system related module

Because this terminal is for communication, good/no good judgment by terminal voltage is not possible.


BSM control module (RH)

Terminal

Signal

Connected to

Measurement condition

Voltage (V)

Inspection item (s)

A

Ground

Body ground

Under any condition

1.0 or less

  • Related wiring harness

B

Power supply

METER 15 A fuse

Switch the ignition ON

B+

  • METER 15 A fuse

  • Related wiring harness

Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK)

1.0 or less

D

BSM indicator light (RH) signal

BSM indicator light (RH)

Switch the ignition to ON

LED off

1.0 or less

  • Related wiring harness

  • BSM indicator light

LED on

B+

E

BSM OFF switch signal

BSM OFF switch

Switch the ignition to ON

BSM switch pressed

1.0 or less

  • Related wiring harness

  • BSM OFF switch

BSM switch not pressed

B+

G

CAN_L

CAN system related module

Because this terminal is for communication, good/no good judgment by terminal voltage is not possible.

H

CAN_H

CAN system related module

Because this terminal is for communication, good/no good judgment by terminal voltage is not possible.

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