BENDIX BlindSpotter BW2860 Configuration guide

Bendix™BlindSpotter®Collision Warning System
Troubleshooting Guide
Bendix™BlindSpotter®Collision Warning System
BW2860 (Formerly VOTS0032)
September 2011

General Information
General Warnings
Before starting a vehicle:
1. Sit in the driver’s seat.
2. Place the vehicle in neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Disengage the clutch.
Before working on the vehicle or leaving the cab with the engine
running:
1. Place the vehicle in neutral.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Block the wheels.
Do not operate the vehicle if the alternator lamp is lit or if the
gauges indicate low voltage.
Related Publications
Related documents are available for download on the Document
Library or from the Literature Center on www.bendix.com.
Suggested Tools
Part No. Description
5505027 Volt/Ohm Meter
(Standard commercially available VOM)
For Bendix Service Parts call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725).

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
Diagnostic Procedure................................................................ 1-2
Section 2: Fault Isolation Procedures
Electrical Pretest....................................................................... 2-1
Power-Up Sequence Test.......................................................... 2-4
Section 3: Symptom Isolation Procedures
Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor
(Buzzer) Not Functioning ..................................................... 3-1
Side Sensor Not Detecting Targets ........................................... 3-5
Side Sensor Continuously Detecting Targets ............................ 3-7
Appendix
Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................A-1
Table of Contents
1-1

1-2
Introduction
Diagnostic Procedure
Follow the flowchart below for all Bendix™VORAD®system failures. Perform the tests and procedures as directed by the flowchart.
Key On
Is the
Operator Display
Unit lamp lit?
Is Driver
Experiencing System
Problems?
Test Complete.
•Perform Electrical Pretest
(page 2-1)
•Perform Power-up Sequence Test
(page 2-5)
•See System Isolation Procedures
(page 3-1)
NO
YES
YES
NO

Fault Isolation Procedures
2-1
Electrical Pretest
Electrical Pretest
Overview
The pretest verifies the basic electrical inputs before testing
individual circuits.
Detection
There is no detection process specifically for the basic electrical
supply. However, failures of this type are generally detected by the
Bendix™VORAD®system or the driver as some other type of fault
code or symptom.
Fallback
There is no fallback for the electrical pretest, however, it may affect
other systems.
Required Tools
• Basic Hand Tools
• Digital Volt/Ohm Meter
• Troubleshooting Guide
Possible Causes
This pretest can be used for any of the following:
• Corroded Power Contacts
• Blown Fuse
• Wiring Harness
• Low Batteries
Harness
P2 SOD
Operator
Display Unit
(ODU)
Sensor

Fault Isolation Procedures
2-2
Electrical Pretest
Step A Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Inspect starter/battery
connections for integrity.
3. Measure voltage across
battery.
If voltage is 11 to 13 volts
on a 12 volt system or 22 to
26 on a 24 volt system
If voltage is outside of
range
Go to Step B.
Repair or replace batteries and
charging system as required.
Repeat this step.
Step B Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect negative (-) battery
cable.
3. Disconnect the sensor J2 harness.
4. Measure resistance
between sensor harness
J2 pin 2 and ground.
If resistance is 0 to .5 ohms
If resistance is outside of
range
Go to Step C.
Repair ground path to system.
Go to Step A.
OHMS
GROUND
V ACOM
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLT
V ACOM

Fault Isolation Procedures
Electrical Pretest
2-3
Electrical Pretest, continued
Step C Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Connect negative (-) battery
cable.
3. Key on.
4. Measure voltage
between sensor harness
J2 pin 1 and ground.
If voltage is within .5 volts
of battery voltage
If voltage is outside of
range
Test complete.
Repair power path to system.
Fuse may be blown. Reconnect all
connectors. Go to Step A.
OHMS
GROUND
V ACOM
1
2
3
4
5
6

Fault Isolation Procedures
2-4
Power-Up Sequence Test
Overview
The failure during the power-up self-check indicates a system
failure.
Detection
The power-up self-check is performed automatically each time the
key is turned on. Turn the key on and watch the Operator Display
Unit (ODU). If lights on the ODU remain on after 15 seconds, or
never come on, the self-check has failed.
Fallback
If self-check fails, the product can not perform any operations.
Required Tools
• Digital Volt/Ohm Meter
Possible Causes
• Sensor
• Operator Display Unit
• Vehicle Harness
Harness
P2 SOD
Operator
Display Unit
(ODU)
Sensor

Fault Isolation Procedures
2-5
Power-Up Sequence Test
Power-Up Sequence Test
Step A Procedure Condition Action
Step B Procedure Condition Action
1. Before performing this test, the
Electrical Pretest must pass.
2. Clear area around sensor of objects.
3. Key on.
4. Observe the Operator
Display Unit.
1. Key on.
2. Disconnect sensor harness J2.
3. Key on.
4. Measure voltage
between sensor harness
J2 pins 1 and 2.
If both LED lights turn on
for .5 seconds – followed by
the red LED for 5 seconds –
followed by a continuous
yellow light
If lights fail to turn on
If lights turn on and stay on
If voltage is between 10
and 14 volts
If voltage is outside of
range
Test complete.
Go to Step B.
Go to Step D.
Go to Step C.
Repair harness. Go to Step V.
VOLT
V ACOM
1
2
3
4
5
6

Fault Isolation Procedures
2-6
Power-Up Sequence Test, continued
Step C Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect Operator Display
Unit from harness J1.
3. Key on.
4. Measure voltage between
sensor harness J2
pins 1 and 2.
If voltage is between 10 and
14 volts
If voltage is outside of range
Replace ODU. Go to Step V.
Replace sensor. Go to Step V.
VOLT
V ACOM
ODU P1
1
2
3
4

Fault Isolation Procedures
2-7
Power-Up Sequence Test, continued
Step D Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect sensor harness J2.
3. Disconnect Operator Display Unit
from harness J1.
4. Measure resistance between
J1 pin 3 and J2 pin 3.
If resistance is between
0 and 0.3 ohms
If resistance is outside of range
Replace ODU. Go to Step E.
Replace sensor. Go to Step V.
OHMS
V ACOM
1
2
3
4
ODU P1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Power-Up Sequence Test

Fault Isolation Procedures
2-8
Power-Up Sequence Test, continued
Step E Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect Operator Display
Unit from harness J1.
3. Key on.
4. Measure voltage between
sensor harness J2
pins 1 and 2.
If voltage is between 10 and
14 volts
If voltage is outside of range
Replace ODU. Go to Step V.
Replace Sensor. Go to Step V.
Step V Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Reconnect all connectors.
3. Key on.
4. Drive vehicle to determine
if problem has been
corrected.
If problem is corrected
If problem is not corrected
Test complete.
Return to Step A to find error
in testing.
VOLT
V ACOM
ODU P1
1
2
3
4

Operator Display
Audio Test
Symptom Isolation Procedures
3-1
Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor
(Buzzer) Not Functioning
Overview
This symptom-driven test is performed when the system fails to
detect objects properly.
Detection
The symptom is observed by the driver when:
1) objects closer than ten (10) feet are detected,
2) when the turn signal is activated, and
3) when no audible sound is heard.
Fallback
There is no fallback mode for this symptom. The system will not
operate properly.
Required Tools
• Digital Volt/Ohm Meter
Possible Causes
This fault can be caused by any of the following:
• Operator Display Unit
• Vehicle Harness
Harness
P2 SOD
Operator
Display Unit
(ODU)
Sensor

3-2
Symptom Isolation Procedures
Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor (Buzzer) Not Functioning
Step A Procedure Condition Action
Step B Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Active turn signal.
3. Place a target between 3
and 10 feet directly in
front of the sensor.
Note: If both LEDs are
illuminated, go to the
appropriate isolation
procedure.
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect Operator Display Unit
from harness J1.
3. Measure resistance between
sensor harness J1 pin 4
and turn signal source.
If the Operator Display Unit
has red LED on and buzzer
sounds
If the Operator Display Unit
has red LED on only
(no sound)
If resistance is between
0 and 0.3 ohms
If resistance is outside
of range
Test complete.
Go to Step B.
Go to Step C.
Repair wiring harness.
Go to Step V.
OHMS
V ACOM
ODU P1
To Turn Signal Source
1
2
3
4

3-3
Operator Display
Audio Test
Symptom Isolation Procedures
Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor (Buzzer) Not Functioning, continued
Step C Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect Operator Display Unit
from harness J1.
3. Measure resistance between
display harness J1 pins
2 and 4.
If resistance is between
0 and .5 ohms
If resistance is outside of
range
Go to Step D.
Repair wiring harness.
Go to Step V.
VOLT
V ACOM
ODU P1
1
2
3
4

Symptom Isolation Procedures
3-4
Operator Display Unit Audible Indictor (Buzzer) Not Functioning, continued
Step D Procedure Condition Action
Step V Procedure Condition Action
1. Key off.
2. Disconnect Operator Display
Unit from harness J1.
3. Key on.
4. Activate turn signal.
5. Measure voltage between
display harness J1
pins 2 and 4.
1. Key off.
2. Reconnect all connectors.
3. Key on.
4. Drive vehicle to determine
if problem has been
corrected.
If voltage is between 10 and
14 volts
If voltage is outside of range
If problem is corrected
If problem is not corrected
Replace display. Go to Step V.
Repair wiring harness.
Go to Step V.
Test complete.
Return to Step A to find error
in testing.
VOLT
V ACOM
ODU P1
1
2
3
4

Symptom Isolation Procedures
Side Sensor
Detection Test
3-5
Side Sensor Not Detecting Targets
Overview
This symptom driven test is performed when the system fails to
detect objects properly.
Detection
The symptom is observed by the driver when objects at three (3)
to ten (10) feet are not detected. The yellow light also continuously
illuminates when the sensor has failed.
Fallback
There is no fallback mode for this symptom. The Sensor will not
operate properly.
Required Tools
• None
Possible Causes
This fault code can be caused by any of the following:
• Sensor
• Operator Display Unit
Harness
P2 SOD
Operator
Display Unit
(ODU)
Sensor

3-6
Symptom Isolation Procedures
Side Sensor Not Detecting Targets
Step A Procedure Condition Action
Step B Procedure Condition Action
Step V Procedure Condition Action
1. Clear area around sensor of
objects.
2. Key on.
3. Allow Operator Display
Unit to go through self-
test and shows no
targets (yellow LED
light should be on).
1. Key on.
2. Place a target 3 to 10
feet directly in front of
the Sensor.
1. Key off.
2. Reconnect all connectors.
3. Drive vehicle to
determine if problem
has been corrected.
If both LED lights turn on
for .5 seconds – followed by
red LED for 5 seconds –
followed by a continuous
yellow light
If only the yellow LED light
turns on for .5 seconds,
followed by a continuous
yellow light
If both LED lights turn on
for .5 seconds, followed by
continuous yellow and red
lights
If the Operator Display Unit
indicates that a target is
detected (red light on)
If the Operator Display Unit
does not indicate a target is
present (yellow light on)
If complaint has been
repaired
If complaint has not
been repaired
Go to Step B.
Replace Operator Display Unit.
Go to the “Power-Up Sequence
Test” on page 2-4.
Go to Step V.
Replace sensor.
Test complete.
Return to Step A to find
error in testing.

Symptom Isolation Procedures
Side Sensor Continuous
Detection Test
3-7
Side Sensor Continuously Detecting
Targets
Overview
This symptom driven test is performed when the system
continuously detects objects.
Detection
The symptom is observed by the driver when sensor continuously
detects targets.
Fallback
There is no fallback mode for this symptom. The Sensor will not
operate properly.
Required Tools
• None
Possible Causes
This fault code can be caused by any of the following:
• Sensor
• Operator Display Unit
Harness
P2 SOD
Operator
Display Unit
(ODU)
Sensor

3-8
Symptom Isolation Procedures
Side Sensor Continuously Detecting Targets
Step A Procedure Condition Action
Step B Procedure Condition Action
1. Clear area around sensor
of objects.
2. Key on.
3. Allow Operator Display
Unit to go through self-test
and shows no targets
(yellow LED light should
be on).
1. Key on.
2. Remove Sensor from mounting
position.
3. Move Sensor out away from the
vehicle and place in an open area.
4. Key on.
5. Allow Operator Display
Unit to go through self-test
and shows no targets
(yellow LED light should
be on).
If both LED lights turn on
for .5 seconds – followed by
a red LED for five (5) seconds –
followed by a continuous
yellow light
If both LED lights turn on
for .5 seconds, followed by
a continuous red light
If only red LED lights
If both LED lights turn on
for .5 seconds – followed by
a red LED for five (5) seconds –
followed by a continuous
yellow light
If both LED lights turn on
for .5 seconds, followed by
a continuous red light
Go to Step V.
Go to Step B.
Replace Operator Display Unit.
Reposition sensor on vehicle
to allow clear detection zone.
Go to Step V.
Replace sensor. Go to Step V.