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Object Detection




DTC B1015 (Object Alarm and Side Blind Zone)

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC B1015 00
- Vehicle Identification Number Information Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

When the ignition is turned ON, the parking assist control module and the side object sensors receive the vehicle identification number (VIN) from the body control module. The control modules will compare the VIN received to the VIN stored in memory.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 V.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The stored VIN does not match the received VIN.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The parking assist or the side blind zone alert system is disabled.
* The driver information center displays SERVICE PARK ASSIST or SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The stored VIN matches the VIN stored in the body control module.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Object Detection Schematics [1][2]Collision Avoidance and Parking Assist Systems
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector Views
Description and Operation

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Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, verify the DTC B1015 is not set in either side object sensing module.

If the DTC is set, refer to Side Object Sensing Module Malfunction.

2. Verify the DTC B1015 is not set at the parking assist control module.

If the DTC is set, refer to Parking Assist Control Module Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Side Object Sensing Module Malfunction
1. Ignition ON, with a scan tool, clear the DTCs.
2. Ignition OFF.
3. Wait 60 seconds, then ignition ON and verify the DTC is not reset.

If the DTC is reset, replace the side object sensor the code set in.

Parking Assist Control Module Malfunction
1. Ignition ON, program the control module.
2. With a scan tool, clear the DTCs.
3. Ignition OFF.
4. Wait 60 seconds, then ignition ON and verify the DTC is not reset.

If the DTC is reset, replace the K41 parking assist control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Control Module References for object alarm module replacement, programming and setup