MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Electronic Feature Group

Blind Spot Information System

419-04 Side and Rear Vision

2016 MustangReference 6,177 / 6,619HTML edition
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D12 CHECK FOR CORRECT SODR (SIDE OBSTACLE DETECTION CONTROL MODULE RH) OPERATION

Ignition OFF. Disconnect and inspect all SODR connector and related in-line connectors. Repair:

corrosion (install new connector or terminals – clean module pins) damaged or bent pins – install new terminals/pins pushed-out pins – install new pins as necessary

Reconnect the SODR connector and related in-line connectors. Make sure all connectors seat and latch correctly. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes

CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new SODR.

REFER to: Side Obstacle Detection Control Module (419-04 Side and Rear Vision, Removal and Installation).

No

The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.

D13 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR JUMPER HARNESS

Inspect the exterior mirror jumper harness between the vehicle harness and the mirror motors for:

Open or short circuits Damaged or pushed out pins Corrosion

Is the harness OK?

Yes

INSTALL a new exterior mirror.

REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).

No

REPAIR the harness as necessary. If the harness cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new exterior mirror.

REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).

The IPC Message Center Displays A Blocked Sensor Message

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The blocked sensor message indicates that there is an obstruction on the rear bumper cover near the SODL or SODR that is obscuring the radar used by the SODL and SODR.

Possible Sources

Build-up of dirt or debris on the rear bumper cover sides Damaged rear bumper cover SODL SODR

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