Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Bendix BlindSpotter SD - Manual (Page 9)

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3.0 INTRODUCTION TO
TROUBlEShOOTING SECTION
This section introduces initial steps to accurately
troubleshoot the Bendix ™ BlindSpotter ® system.
Bendix recommends reading the entire document before
performing any troubleshooting.
Test Complete
Go to Section 3.3
Go to Section 3.5
• Power-up test (see Table 1, in Section 1.5) completes
OK, but the alert tone is not functioning? Go to Section 3.6
• Power-up test OK, but the driver believes that detection
zone is not correct? Go to Section 3.7
• Power-up test OK, but the system is not detecting
objects? Go to Sections 3.6 and 3.8
• Power-up test OK, but the sensor is continuously
detecting objects? Go to Section 3.9
• For harness troubleshooting, go to Section 3.2
• For all other symptoms, go to Sections 3.3 and 3.4
Do
any
LEDs illuminate at
power-up?
Do
both
LEDs illuminate
and remain ON?
Is
the
operator
experiencing system
problems?
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES
Physical inspection: Repair or replace damaged components, brackets, etc.
Note: Bendix BlindSpotter radar and display units are factory sealed, are not
field serviceable and so, should never be taken apart.
Electrical system inspection:
Ignition Power ON
3.1 TROUBlEShOOTING OVERVIEW
Troubleshooting Section Index
3.0 Introduction To Troubleshooting Section . . . . . 9
3.1 Troubleshooting Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Troubleshooting Wiring Harnesses . . . . . . . .10
3.3 Electrical Supply Troubleshooting Pre-Tests . . .11
3.4 Electrical Supply Troubleshooting:
Power-Up Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.5 Troubleshooting When Both LEDs Remain On . .13
3.6 Troubleshooting When The Alert Tone Is
Not Functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.7 Troubleshooting The Detection Zone . . . . . . .15
3.8 Troubleshooting When No Objects Are
Being Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.9 Troubleshooting When Objects Are
Continuously Being Detected . . . . . . . . . . .17