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Symptoms - Object Detection Except Holden

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation.

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories.
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
    • Make sure the rear vision camera located on the vehicle rear bumper are clear. Remove any snow, mud or ice that is blocking the camera.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Symptom List

Rear Vision Camera System Malfunction

Symptoms - Object Detection Holden Genuine Accessory

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation.

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • If the vehicle is fitted with a genuine Holden trailer harness, opening the trailer connector cover actuates a switch that disables the rear object detection system. Damage to the trailer connector or to the trailer connector cover may disable the object detection system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories.
    • Inspect for other aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories.
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
    • Make sure the rear object alarm sensors located on the vehicles rear bumper are cleared of obstruction. Remove any contaminates that are blocking the sensors.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Symptom List

Refer to the following in order to diagnose the symptom:

    • Refer to Object Detection System Malfunction.
    • Refer to Object Alarm Sensor Malfunction.
    • Refer to Object Alarm Indicator Malfunction.