Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Symptom Troubleshooting Index (FCW) (2014 2015 2016)

2015 Acura RLXSECTION Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Symptom Troubleshooting Index (FCW) (2014 2015 2016)
Symptom  Diagnostic procedure  Also check for
HDS does not communicate with the FCW/LDW camera unit Troubleshoot the DLC circuit .  
FCW indicator does not go off (LDW indicator is ok)  
FCW indicator does not come on (LDW indicator is ok)  
Both FCW and LDW indicators do not go off Symptom troubleshooting .  
Both FCW and LDW indicators come on at the same time (Temperature too hot) Refer to general troubleshooting .  
FCW indicator does not blink when the system is warning (FCW/LDW camera unit is ok)  
FCW warning buzzer does not sound when the system is warning (FCW/LDW camera unit is ok)  
FCW system warns when warning is unnecessary Aim the FCW/LDW camera .
  • Weather condition
  • Road condition
  • Driving condition
FCW system does not warn when warning is necessary Aim the FCW/LDW camera .
  • Weather condition
  • Road condition
  • Driving condition
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