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™ ® Bendix BlindSpotter Collision Warning System Troubleshooting Guide Bendix ™ BlindSpotter ® Collision Warning System BW2860 (Formerly VOTS0032) September 2011...
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Before working on the vehicle or leaving the cab with the engine Related documents are available for download on the Document running: Library or from the Literature Center on www.bendix.com. Place the vehicle in neutral. Set the parking brake. Block the wheels.
Introduction Diagnostic Procedure Follow the fl owchart below for all Bendix ™ VORAD ® system failures. Perform the tests and procedures as directed by the fl owchart. Key On Is the • Perform Electrical Pretest Operator Display (page 2-1) Unit lamp lit? •...
Troubleshooting Guide There is no detection process specifi cally for the basic electrical Possible Causes supply. However, failures of this type are generally detected by the Bendix ™ VORAD ® system or the driver as some other type of fault This pretest can be used for any of the following: code or symptom.
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Fault Isolation Procedures Electrical Pretest Step A Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Inspect starter/battery connections for integrity. 3. Measure voltage across If voltage is 11 to 13 volts Go to Step B. battery. on a 12 volt system or 22 to 26 on a 24 volt system Repair or replace batteries and If voltage is outside of...
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Fault Isolation Procedures Electrical Pretest, continued Step C Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Connect negative (-) battery cable. 3. Key on. 4. Measure voltage If voltage is within .5 volts Test complete. between sensor harness of battery voltage J2 pin 1 and ground.
Fault Isolation Procedures Power-Up Sequence Test Overview Required Tools The failure during the power-up self-check indicates a system • Digital Volt/Ohm Meter failure. Possible Causes Detection • Sensor The power-up self-check is performed automatically each time the key is turned on. Turn the key on and watch the Operator Display •...
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Fault Isolation Procedures Power-Up Sequence Test Step A Procedure Condition Action 1. Before performing this test, the Electrical Pretest must pass. 2. Clear area around sensor of objects. 3. Key on. 4. Observe the Operator If both LED lights turn on Test complete.
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Fault Isolation Procedures Power-Up Sequence Test, continued Step C Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Disconnect Operator Display Unit from harness J1. 3. Key on. 4. Measure voltage between If voltage is between 10 and Replace ODU. Go to Step V. sensor harness J2 14 volts pins 1 and 2.
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Fault Isolation Procedures Power-Up Sequence Test, continued Step D Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Disconnect sensor harness J2. 3. Disconnect Operator Display Unit from harness J1. 4. Measure resistance between If resistance is between Replace ODU. Go to Step E. J1 pin 3 and J2 pin 3.
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Fault Isolation Procedures Power-Up Sequence Test, continued Step E Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Disconnect Operator Display Unit from harness J1. 3. Key on. 4. Measure voltage between If voltage is between 10 and Replace ODU. Go to Step V. sensor harness J2 14 volts pins 1 and 2.
Symptom Isolation Procedures Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor (Buzzer) Not Functioning Overview Required Tools This symptom-driven test is performed when the system fails to detect objects properly. • Digital Volt/Ohm Meter Detection Possible Causes The symptom is observed by the driver when: This fault can be caused by any of the following: 1) objects closer than ten (10) feet are detected, •...
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Symptom Isolation Procedures Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor (Buzzer) Not Functioning Step A Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Active turn signal. 3. Place a target between 3 If the Operator Display Unit Test complete. and 10 feet directly in has red LED on and buzzer front of the sensor.
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Symptom Isolation Procedures Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor (Buzzer) Not Functioning, continued Step C Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Disconnect Operator Display Unit from harness J1. 3. Measure resistance between If resistance is between Go to Step D. display harness J1 pins 0 and .5 ohms 2 and 4.
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Symptom Isolation Procedures Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor (Buzzer) Not Functioning, continued Step D Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Disconnect Operator Display Unit from harness J1. 3. Key on. 4. Activate turn signal. 5. Measure voltage between If voltage is between 10 and Replace display.
Symptom Isolation Procedures Side Sensor Not Detecting Targets Overview This symptom driven test is performed when the system fails to detect objects properly. Required Tools Detection • None Possible Causes The symptom is observed by the driver when objects at three (3) to ten (10) feet are not detected.
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Symptom Isolation Procedures Side Sensor Not Detecting Targets Step A Procedure Condition Action 1. Clear area around sensor of objects. 2. Key on. 3. Allow Operator Display If both LED lights turn on Go to Step B. Unit to go through self- for .5 seconds –...
Symptom Isolation Procedures Side Sensor Continuously Detecting Targets Overview Required Tools This symptom driven test is performed when the system continuously detects objects. • None Detection Possible Causes The symptom is observed by the driver when sensor continuously This fault code can be caused by any of the following: detects targets.
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Symptom Isolation Procedures Side Sensor Continuously Detecting Targets Step A Procedure Condition Action 1. Clear area around sensor of objects. 2. Key on. 3. Allow Operator Display If both LED lights turn on Go to Step V. Unit to go through self-test for .5 seconds –...
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Symptom Isolation Procedures Side Sensor Continuously Detecting Targets, continued Step V Procedure Condition Action 1. Key off. 2. Reconnect all connectors. 3. Drive vehicle to If complaint has been Test complete. determine if problem repaired has been corrected. If complaint has not been Return to Step A to fi...
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Symptom Isolation Procedures Side Sensor Continuously Detecting Targets, continued This page left blank intentionally. 3-10...
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