Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read RBSS DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Cycle the ignition from on to off, wait five seconds and then back to on.
- With the scan tool, read RBSS DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE CAN CIRCUITS FROM THE RBSS TO THE BCM
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the RBSS Module harness connector and the BCM harness connector.
- Check the CAN circuits for opens or shorts.
Are there any circuits shorted or open?
Yes
- Repair the CAN circuits that are open or shorted.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK BCM AND RBSS HARNESS CONNECTORS
- Check the RBSS and BCM harness connectors.
Are there any problems with the harness connectors?
Yes
- Restore the correct function of the connector.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Check the RBSS and BCM harness connectors.
- CHECK THE BCM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the BCM harness connector.
- Check the BCM power supply circuits with a test light.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the BCM Power supply circuits.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE RBSS POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the RBSS harness connector.
- Check the RBSS power supply circuits with a test light.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the RBSS Power supply circuits.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE BCM FUNCTIONALITY
- Check for proper operation of the BCM.
Does the BCM operate correctly?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Replace the BCM.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Check for proper operation of the BCM.
- CHECK THE RBSS FUNCTIONALITY
- Check for proper operation of the RBSS.
Does the RBSS operate correctly?
Yes
- Test complete.
No
- Replace the Right Blind Spot Sensor (RBSS) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, BLIND SPOT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Check for proper operation of the RBSS.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.