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Diagnostic Instructions

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

DTC Descriptor

DTC B0988 4B: Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Camera Calibration Not Learned

Circuit/System Description

The lane departure warning (LDW) system consists of a vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW) module mounted on the windshield. The VDAAW is enabled and disabled through a switch located in the headlamp switch assembly. When enabled, the VDAAW will illuminate the indicator located in the switch. A camera located in the LDW module is used to locate lane markings in the road. When the system is working and can detect the lane markings, the VDAAW will illuminate the lane departure warning indicator in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The IPC indicator will illuminate green when the system is operating properly and flash amber when the vehicle crosses a lane marking without the turn signal being used. An audible warning will also sound three times when the IPC indicator is flashing. The VDAAW system communicates with the IPC via serial data.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The system voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The VDAAW module has not learned a calibration value.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The VDAAW module disables the system.
    • The SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM message is displayed on the DIC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
    • A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Object Detection Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Object Detection Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Verify DTC B0988 is not set.

If the DTC is set, perform the Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Calibration procedure. If the DTC resets, replace the VDAAW module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for VDAAW module replacement, setup and programming