Side and Rear Vision: Overview Ford Explorer V

Overview

BLIS® is a vehicle feature that aids the driver in assessing whether another vehicle is within an area (blind zone) to either side of the vehicle extending rearward to approximately 3.05 m (10 ft) beyond the rear bumper while driving on roads and freeways. The system is not designed to prevent contact with other vehicles or objects. The CTA is a system that assists the driver in backing out of a parking space.

When a MyKey® restricted key is in use, the BLIS® and CTA system cannot be turned off in the IPC.

If the vehicle is towing a trailer the BLIS® or CTA system may detect the trailer and cause a false alert.

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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

REFER to BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS®) .

REFER to Cross-Traffic Alert System .

REFER to Exterior Mirror Indication .

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

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1. CHECK FOR DTCs FROM THE SOD-L AND SOD-R SELF-TESTS Using a scan tool, perform the SOD-L and SOD-R DTCs self-tests. Is DTC B11D6:11 or B11D6:15 recorded? Yes: For DTC B11D6:11, GO to 2 . If DTC B11D6:15 sets and the LED is not illuminated, GO to 5 . If DTC B11D6:15 sets and the LED is always on, REFER to «Diagnostic Routine I: An Exterior Mirror LED Is Constantly On With No IPC Message Present»(ref-517606-S16483167432012121200000) . No: For all other DTCs , REFER to «DTC Chart: Side Obstacle Detection Module - Left (SOD-L) and Side Obstacle Detection Module - Right (SOD-R)»(ref-517606-S12945030392012121200000) .
2. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS® / CTA LED FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Ignition OFF. Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror BLIS® / CTA LED C576 (LH concern). Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror BLIS® / CTA LED C676 (RH concern). Ignition ON. NOTE: It is normal for DTC B11D6:15 to set when carrying out this step. It can be ignored. Clear the SOD-L or SOD-R DTCs . Is DTC B11D6:11 retrieved? Yes: GO to 3 . No: INSTALL a new exterior mirror glass for the mirror in question. REFER to «EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS»(ref-517613-S18376651162012121200000) .
3. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Ignition OFF. Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror C516 (LH concern). Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror C601 (RH concern). Ignition ON. NOTE: It is normal for DTC B11D6:15 to set when carrying out this step. It can be ignored. Clear the SOD-L or SOD-R DTCs . Is DTC B11D6:11 retrieved? Yes: GO to 4 . No: INSTALL a new exterior mirror for the one in question. REFER to «EXTERIOR MIRROR»(ref-517613-S13969929342012121200000) .
4. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS® / CTA LED SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND Ignition OFF. Disconnect: SOD-L (LH concern). Disconnect: SOD-R (RH concern). Measure: LH SOD-L Ground C4369 Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB04 (YE/GN) - Ground RH SOD-R Ground C4370 Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB02 (BU/BN) - Ground Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? Yes: For a LH concern, GO to 11 . For a RH concern, GO to 12 . No: REPAIR the circuit in question.
5. CHECK THE SUSPECTED EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS® / CTA LED FOR ILLUMINATION Ignition OFF. Disconnect: SOD-L (LH concern). Disconnect: SOD-R (RH concern). Connect a fused jumper wire: LH SOD-L SOD-L C4369 C4369 Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 2 CBP34 (VT/BN) 1 CRB04 (YE/GN) RH SOD-R SOD-R C4370 C4370 Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 2 CBP34 (VT/BN) 1 CRB02 (BU/BN) Ignition ON. Does the LED in question illuminate? Yes: For a LH concern, GO to 11 . For a RH concern, GO to 12 . No: REMOVE the jumper wire, GO to 6 .
6. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS BLIS® / CTA LED FOR AN OPEN Ignition OFF. Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror BLIS® / CTA LED C576 (LH concern). Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror BLIS® / CTA LED C676 (RH concern). Measure: LH Left BLIS® / CTA LED Left BLIS® / CTA LED C576 (Component Side) C576 (Component Side) Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 - 2 - RH Right BLIS® / CTA LED Right BLIS® / CTA LED C676 (Component Side) C676 (Component Side) Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 - 2 - Is the resistance less than 2000 ohms? Yes: GO to 7 . No: INSTALL a new exterior mirror glass for the mirror in question. REFER to «EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS»(ref-517613-S18376651162012121200000) .
7. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS® / CTA LED SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN Measure: LH SOD-L Left Exterior Mirror BLIS® / CTA LED C4369 C576 Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB04 (YE/GN) 1 - RH SOD-R Right Exterior Mirror BLIS® / CTA LED C4370 C676 Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB02 (BU/BN) 1 - Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? Yes: GO to 9 . No: GO to 8 .
8. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR FOR AN OPEN Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror C516 (LH concern). Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror C601 (RH concern). Measure: LH SOD-L Left Exterior Mirror C4369 C516 Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB04 (YE/GN) 13 CRB04 (YE/GN) RH SOD-R Right Exterior Mirror C4370 C601 Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB02 (BU/BN) 13 CRB02 Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? Yes: INSTALL a new exterior mirror for the one in question. REFER to «EXTERIOR MIRROR»(ref-517613-S13969929342012121200000) . No: REPAIR the circuit.
9. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS® / CTA LED GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN Measure: Left or Right Exterior Mirror BLIS® / CTA LED Ground C576 (LH) C676 (RH) Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 2 - - Ground Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? Yes: For a LH concern, GO to 11 . For RH concern, GO to 12 . No: GO to 10 .
10. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror C516 (LH concern). Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror C601 (RH concern). Measure: LH Left Exterior Mirror Ground C516 Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 7 GD233 (BK) - Ground RH Right Exterior Mirror Ground C601 Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 7 GD348 (BK/YE) - Ground Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? Yes: INSTALL a new exterior mirror for the one in question. REFER to «EXTERIOR MIRROR»(ref-517613-S13969929342012121200000) . No: REPAIR the question.
11. 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»(ref-517606-S24396784822012121200000) . 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.
12. 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-L . REFER to «Side Obstacle Detection (SOD) Module»(ref-517606-S24396784822012121200000) . 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.

The SOD-R uses an address ground pin for configuration. The address ground is necessary so the BLIS® or the CTA system can decipher between the SOD-R and the SOD-L during configuration. The SOD-R communicates over the MS-CAN .

A blocked sensor message indicates there is an obstruction on the rear bumper cover that does not allow the radar from the SOD-L and SOD-R to penetrate.

REFER to BLIS® and CTA Message Display .

REFER to BLIS® and CTA Message Display .

The BLIS® and/or the CTA system are turned off for one key cycle only when using the message center switches. Permanently disabling the BLIS® and/or the CTA system is carried out in the IDS programmable parameters menu.

On each ignition cycle, the SOD-L and SOD-R run a self-diagnostic check during which the exterior mirror BLIS® / CTA LEDs illuminate for 3 seconds then turn off indicating the system is operational. If a DTC fault is present, a system fault message is observed in the message center.

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

REFER to Exterior Mirror Indication .

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

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1. VERIFY THE CUSTOMER'S CONCERN Carry out the diagnostic system check. Start the engine. Observe the left and right exterior mirror BLIS® / CTA LEDs . Do the left and right exterior mirror BLIS® / CTA LEDs illuminate and turn off after 3 seconds? Yes: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by an intermittent problem. No: GO to 2 .
2. CHECK THE DTCs FROM SOD-L AND SOD-R SELF-TESTS Using a scan tool, perform the SOD-L and SOD-R DTCs self-tests. Are any DTCs recorded? Yes: For DTC B11D6:15, GO to 3 . For all other DTCs , REFER to «DTC Chart: Side Obstacle Detection Module - Left (SOD-L) and Side Obstacle Detection Module - Right (SOD-R)»(ref-517606-S12945030392012121200000) . No: GO to 3 .
3. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR BLIS® / CTA LED SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE Ignition OFF. Disconnect: SOD-L (LH concern). Disconnect: SOD-R (RH concern). Ignition ON. Measure: LH SOD-L Ground C4369 Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB04 (YE/GN) - Ground RH SOD-R Ground C4370 Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB02 (BU/BN) - Ground Is any voltage present? Yes: GO to 4 . No: For a LH concern, GO to 5 . For a RH concern, GO to 6 .
4. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE Ignition OFF. Disconnect: Left Exterior Mirror C516 (LH concern). Disconnect: Right Exterior Mirror C601 (RH concern). Ignition ON. Measure: LH SOD-L Ground C4369 Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB04 (YE/GN) - Ground RH SOD-R Ground C4370 Ground Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit 1 CRB02 (BU/BN) - Ground Is any voltage present? Yes: REPAIR the circuit. No: INSTALL a new exterior mirror for the one in question. REFER to «EXTERIOR MIRROR»(ref-517613-S13969929342012121200000) .
5. 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»(ref-517606-S24396784822012121200000) . 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.
6. 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-L . REFER to «Side Obstacle Detection (SOD) Module»(ref-517606-S24396784822012121200000) . 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.

REFER to Network Message Chart .

DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS