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Normal Operation

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The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left (SOD-L) and Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SOD-R) are identical modules except that the SOD-R  uses an address ground pin for configuration. The address ground is necessary so that the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) or the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) system can decipher between the SOD-R  and the SOD-L  during configuration. The SOD-R  communicates over the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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