Kia Carens: Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) / Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) / Repair procedures

Diagnosis With KDS/GDS

1.	BSD system defects can be quickly diagnosed by using the KDS/GDS. KDS/GDS operates actuator quickly to monitor input/output value and perform self diagnosis.

2.	Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the data link connector on driver side crash pad lower panel, and turn on the KDS/GDS.

3.	Select the vehicle model and the BSD system.

4.	To check the current data of BSD system, select "Input/output monitoring".

5.	To check each module operation by force, select "Actuation test".

6.	Connect KDS/GDS with Ignition "OFF".

7.	With Ignition "ON" and engine "OFF", select BSD system and "BSD Radar Calibration" mode.

The KDS/GDS will show the BSD Reset function steps.

(1)	Erase BSD diagnostic codes.

(2)	BSD initialization.

9.	The BSD initialization procedure will be performed.

Description and operation

Description BSD is a system that uses two magnetic wave radar sensors attached on the rear panel to measure the distance from the vehicle in the back and senses and sets off ...

Blind Spot Detection Unit Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

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