PINPOINT TEST F : The Message Center Displays A Blocked Sensor Message
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- F1 INSPECT THE REAR BUMPER COVER, THE SOD-L AND SOD-R BRACKET FOR DAMAGE
- Inspect for damage on the rear bumper cover, SOD-L, SOD-R and associated mounting brackets for damage.
Is the rear bumper cover, SOD-L or the SOD-R bracket damaged?
Yes For the rear bumper cover, REPAIR or REPLACE the rear bumper cover as necessary. REFER to Bumpers .For the SOD-L, SOD-R or associated mounting bracket(s), REPAIR or REPLACE parts as necessary. REFER to Side Obstacle Detection (SOD) Module . No GO to F2. - F2 INSPECT THE SOD-R AND SOD-L FOR DEBRIS, MUD, SNOW OR ICE
- Inspect for debris, mud, snow or ice on both sides of the rear bumper cover, SOD-R and SOD-L.
Is the rear bumper cover and radar unit obstructed or blocked due to the concerns above?
Yes REMOVE and CLEAN the rear bumper cover and module as necessary. Once the vehicle is cleaned, complete one key cycle and test the vehicle. The blocked module needs to detect an unblocked situation or 2 good detected vehicles or targets before clearing the blocked sensor condition. No For an inoperative SOD-L, GO to F3.For an inoperative SOD-R, GO to F4. - F3 CHECK FOR CORRECT SOD-L OPERATION
- Disconnect and inspect the SOD-L connector.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the SOD-L connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new SOD-L. REFER to Side Obstacle Detection (SOD) Module . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues. - F4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SOD-R OPERATION
- Disconnect and inspect the SOD-R connector.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the SOD-R connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new SOD-R. REFER to Side Obstacle Detection (SOD) Module . No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.