Blind Spot Bug

July 8, 2019
Some 2015-2016 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitor may exhibit a Blind Spot Monitor warning message, along with DTC C1AB2 (short to ground in outer mirror indicator....master) or C1AB3 (short to ground in outer mirror indicator...slave).

Some 2015-2016 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitor may exhibit a Blind Spot Monitor warning message, along with DTC C1AB2 (short to ground in outer mirror indicator....master) or C1AB3 (short to ground in outer mirror indicator...slave).

This applies to all 2015 models and 2016 models produced before the production change effective with VIN 4T1BF1FK#GU579096 (VIN 4T1BD1FK#GU190072 for Camry HV hybrid).

1. Using Techstream, check for DTCs. If C1AB2 or C1AB3 is present, continue to step 2. Note: If the Blind Spot Monitor DTC C1AC1 (master module horizontal axis misalignment) or C1AC2 (slave module horizontal axis misalignment) are present, they must be corrected before proceeding further.

2. Replace the Blind Spot Monitor sensor. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS).

3. Perform Blind Spot Monitor Beam Axis inspection (refer to TIS).

4. Perform Blind Spot Monitor Beam Axis confirmation (refer to TIS).

5. Clear DTCs using Techstream.

6. Verify proper operation of the system.

MODEL …………….. PART ……............…………. OLD P/N …......... NEW P/N         

Camry/Camry HV...... sensor, blind spot monitor.....88162-06040........88162-06041  

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