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Collision Avoidance - Driver Assistance Warning System Failure SI B66 02 12 Distance Systems, Cruise Control, Remote Control
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Collision Avoidance - Driver Assistance Warning System Failure
SI B66 02 12
Distance Systems, Cruise Control, Remote Control
May 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
KAFAS: Driver Assistance Warning System Failure
MODEL
F30 (3 Series)
All vehicles equipped with option 5AD (LDW) or 8TH (Speed Limit Information)
^ Vehicles produced to April 2, 2012 in South Africa
The eleventh character in the vehicle identification number (VIN) indicates the manufacturing plant. See the example below:
WBA3A5C51CN000000
N - Plant Rosslyn, South Africa
Or:
^ Vehicles produced to February 29, 2012 in Germany The eleventh character in the vehicle identification number (VIN) indicates the
manufacturing plant. See the example below:
WBA3A5C51CA000000
WBA3A5C51CF000000
A or F - Plant Munich, Germany
SITUATION
A Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed stating that the Front Camera Driver Assistance System has failed. The system includes Lane
Departure Warning (LDW); High-beam Assistant (FLA); Speed Limit Information; and Front Collision Warning.
The following fault codes may be stored:
^ 0x800ABA - KAFAS camera: internal camera error
^ 0x800ABB - LVDS communication fault in the camera control unit
CAUSE
Software error in the KAFAS (Camera Assisted Driver Assistance System) control unit
PROCEDURE
1. Perform diagnostics using ISTA.
2. Complete all test plans for the stored fault codes mentioned in the situation above.
3. Test the functionality of the KAFAS system.
4. If the issue described in the situation is no longer present, no further test steps are required.
5. If the issue is still present, check the following:
^ Check both the wiring and the video cables between the camera and KAFAS control unit.
^ Carefully inspect the connector and the connector housing on both the camera and the KAFAS control unit for any damage. Refer to
wiring diagram SP0000054334 in ISTA.
^ Also verify that the wire shielding is not damaged.
^ Only if damage is found should the part be replaced.
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^ Retest the functionality of the KAFAS system.
6. If the issue is no longer present after repairing the defect found, no further test steps are required.
7. If the wiring, video cables and connections were good and the issue is still present, program and code the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.46.0 or later.
Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
Note:
When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only "XX.XX" V. Please connect charger. Please note the displayed battery
voltage reading in the repair order comments section.
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