The bsm monitor was not damaged but it got loose from its mounting bracket so the radar was not reading correctly.
Mazda blind spot monitoring problem.
Such close calls are not uncommon and can be dangerous.
Discover how the system is enabled and how it alerts.
You can inspect the sensors and module for connections and wiring fault but the only way to find out the fault code is to bring it to a mazda dealer or a shop that has a good scan tool that will read body module fault codes and not just a obd2 code reader.
It alerts drivers to the presence of vehicles in the blind spot on either side by displaying an icon in the appropriate door mirror.
If a vehicle is in your blind spot the light will come on.
The bsm light flashing indicates a fault in the blind spot monitoring system.
Mazda s blind spot monitoring bsm uses radars mounted in the rear bumper to detect vehicles approaching from behind and in the adjacent lane.
The ignition is switched on.
If the blind spot monitoring bsm off indicator light remains illuminated have the vehicle inspected at an authorized mazda dealer as soon as possible.
The blind spot monitoring bsm switch is pressed and the blind spot monitoring bsm off indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.
I suggest you do as you said and go to mazda be really nice.
Maybe they cut you a break.
The car was never in an accident and i even made sure the sensors on the back were clean.
A quick tutorial on mazda s blind spot monitoring and how it works.
I was driving on the highway when suddenly the bsm off light started flashing and pressing the bsm button on the left does nothing.
The vehicle speed is about 10 km h 6 3 mph or faster.
Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system the blind spot monitoring bsm warning indicator light the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not activate or they might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent driving lane.
I asked and since there was no damage to the sensor itself they replaced it under warranty.
Recently the blind spot monitoring system on my 2014 mazda 6 stopped working.
The blind spot monitoring system provides assistance when changing lanes by monitoring the blind spot areas of adjacent lanes behind your mazda.
If you are passing a vehicle the light turn off once the other vehicle clears your back bumper if it is falling behind you.
If a vehicle is gaining on you and will be in your blind spot within 3 5 seconds the light will come on.
