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DTC U1A4B-97: Radar Sensor: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • When replacing a blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (RH) having any of the following part numbers, it is necessary to replace the blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (LH) at the same time to perform the configuration normally.
    • N243-67Y80 A
    • N243-67Y80 B
    • N243-67Y80 C
Description Radar sensor sensitivity temporarily decreases depending on various external and environmental factors (blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (RH))
Detection condition 
  • Radar sensor sensitivity in blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (RH) decreases for 5 s or more  with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).
Fail-safe 
  • Blind spot monitoring (BSM) system is stopped.
Possible cause 
  • Rear bumper dirt or foreign material (reflective object) is adhered.
  • Dirt or foreign material (reflective object) on blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (RH)
  • Concavity and convexity on the surface of the repaired rear bumper
  • Blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (RH) malfunction
System wiring diagram  Not applicable