MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Electronic Feature Group

Blind Spot Information System

419-04 Side and Rear Vision

2016 MustangReference 6,179 / 6,619HTML edition
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E4 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.

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) System Cannot Be Turned Off In The Message Center.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is turned off for one key cycle after being disabled in the IPC message center. When the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) is turned off using the message center, it remains off until manually turned back on in the message center. The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system menus in the message center are not available when a MyKey® restricted key is in use.

Possible Sources

MyKey® in use Communication network concern Message center concern IPC concern SODR concern SODL concern

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-Checks

Verify if a MyKey® restricted key is in use. If a restricted key is in use, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) or the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system cannot be turned off in the message center.

PINPOINT TEST F : THE BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS®) AND CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

(CTA) SYSTEM CANNOT BE TURNED OFF IN THE MESSAGE CENTER

F1 VERIFY WHETHER A MYKEY® RESTRICTED KEY IS IN USE

Verify whether a MyKey® restricted key is in use.

Is a MyKey® restricted key in use?

Yes

The system is operating correctly at this time. INFORM the customer of normal operation. REFER to the Owner's Literature.

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