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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE BLIS® / CTA LEDs  OPERATION
    1. Carry out the diagnostic system check.
      • Start the engine.
      • Observe the left and right exterior mirror BLIS® / CTA LEDs  .

    Do the left and right BLIS® / CTA LEDs illuminate and turn off after 3 seconds? 

  2. VERIFY THE BLIS® OPERATION
    1. Check the BLIS® to verify the customer's concern.

    Does the BLIS® operate correctly? 

    • Yes: The fault may have been caused by an intermittent condition such as poor weather conditions or customer's perception of how BLIS® operates. REFER to the Owner's Literature.
    • No: GO to .
  3. CHECK FOR SOD-L  AND SOD-R  OBSTRUCTIONS
    1. Check the lower rear side bumper cover for a build up of mud, bumper stickers or any obstruction.

    Are any obstructions present? 

    • Yes: CLEAN and REMOVE all obstructions from the lower rear side bumper cover and lower rear bumper cover splash shield.
    • No: GO to .
  4. CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO THE LOWER REAR SIDE BUMPER COVER, THE SOD-L  AND SOD-R  MOUNTING BRACKETS
    1. Check the lower rear side bumper cover, the SOD-L  and SOD-R  mounting brackets for damage.

    Is any damage present? 

  5. VERIFY THE SOD-L  AND SOD-R  PASS THE NETWORK TEST
    1. Using a scan tool, perform a network test.

    Do the SOD-L and SOD-R pass the network test? 

  6. VERIFY THE BLIS® CONFIGURATION
    NOTE: BLIS® must be enabled in both the SOD-L  and the SOD-R  or a fault condition occurs.
    1. Using a scan tool, view programmable parameters.
    2. Verify the BLIS® is enabled in the SOD-L  and SOD-R  .

    Is BLIS® enabled? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: ENABLE BLIS® in the SOD-L  and SOD-R  using the scan tool programmable parameters menu.
  7. CHECK THE DTCs  FROM THE SOD-L  AND SOD-R  SELF-TESTS
    1. Using a scan tool, perform the SOD-L  and SOD-R DTCs  self-tests.

    Are any DTCs recorded? 

  8. CHECK FOR VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL DTCs 
    1. Using a scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.

    Are any vehicle speed related DTCs present? 

  9. CHECK FOR CORRECT SOD-L  OPERATION
    1. Disconnect and inspect the SOD-L  connector.
    2. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    3. Reconnect the SOD-L  connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
    4. 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.
  10. CHECK FOR CORRECT SOD-R  OPERATION
    1. Disconnect and inspect the SOD-R  connector.
    2. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    3. Reconnect the SOD-R  connector. Make sure it seats and latches correctly.
    4. 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.