How does Blind Spot Monitoring work in Toyota cars

A Toyota master diagnostic technician explains how does blind spot monitoring work in Toyota products.

Toyota Safety Sense series can be found here:

In this video I will explain how the blind spot monitoring system works following the channel's theme of Simple but Complicated.

I will cover how it works for the consumer side briefly then I will cover how it actually work behind the scenes including the blind spot monitoring sensors behind the rear bumpers.

I will cover common issues with Toyota's blind spot monitor system and lastly I will cover how the calibration is done.

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0:00 Intro
0:54 Overview
2:44 How it works
5:23 Common Problems

[mana]

Toyota needs to officially hire you to make tutorial vidoes

[cabojacks]

It’s great to read the comment section and recognize there are a lot of mechanics learning from Mr. Car Care Master so that they can better serve their customers! Keep spreading your knowledge and experience!

[mitchellbryars]

I've been watching your videos for awhile now. I'm a big fan. I always knew Toyota was top notch, but you help me confirm that. I just bought a 2023 camry. your videos have helped me a lot to understand my car, and what I need to do to keep it top level.

[TheoWerewolf]

The thing to remember, radar is radio waves and radio is a long wave form of light - which means it travels at the speed of light or 186, 262 MILES per second. It travels about 11 yards in one nanosecond (1 billionth of a second). So even changing the sensor position a millimeter makes a huge difference in the reflection time and can cause significant errors.

[ka]

I’m always leery of more advanced features. The more there is, the more that can go wrong. Plus on the odd car I have driven that has BSM, I feel that it doesn’t give sufficient warning in advance. Especially on the highways. As you already commented, I would never rely on the system when I’m on the highway which is why I’d like to have the small convexed highway mirrors on my car. Sadly Toyota has chosen not to install them on all of their vehicles and I have to purchase aftermarket ones. That is one feature that I feel is more important than having a Blindspot Monitoring System ... the ability to have a convexed mirror on both the left and the right side which will give you a view of traffic approaching on the left or the right side.

[boilednuts]

With you, I always learn something new 🙂. Thanks!

[AlexBAlixir]

Again, another well thought out and explained video. You are able to explain things in a clear and understand way. I like on this video that that you explain how BSM in our Toyota works but also you tell us also what to look out for esp if the vehicle is out of calibration due to accident. Thank You

[thetechlibrarian]

I do like bsm, my favorite and probably more helpful to me is the cross traffic alert.

[Polemic-]

I enjoy and appreciate your channel thumbs up 👍. The blind spot is the reason why I'm getting rid of my 2011 Toyota Prius and saving for a 2019 Toyota Corolla.

[volvo]

Great explanation, thanks! You have some great content. I really enjoy knowing how these various automotive systems actually work and where they have trouble. Modern cars are quite interesting.

[philmiller]

Thank you for these videos. I haven't had a new car since 2010. I'm still getting familiar with all this tech stuff. It's like driving a computer. 2020 Camry.

[me_jt]

The sensor actually texts the body computer what's going on ("Hey man..."). High-tech stuff, right there.🤣

Thanks for another fun and informative video. Keep 'em coming.

[jessecrenshaw]

Your videos are always great and informative. I do have a question; I've had several non-toyota vehicles with BSM which beeped in addition to flashing a light. My 2023 Highlander Platinum flashes but does not beep. Is it possible to have beeping programmed at a dealership? Thanks and keep up the great vedios.

[nkgudih]

I have a Hiace which I designed and installed my own BSM using a normal PIR. All my work cars have WIFI, and used Sonoff bridge, two PIR mounted in the plastic rear bumper, and a wireless siren with flash light. It works fine, and its true if the angel of the PIR shifts, the system does not work. Anyway good insighful video

[mpersad]

Another really excellent video. Very clear explanation of the Toyota BSM system, and very interesting to know how it actually works.

[a.reginaf]

BSM is very helpful to me because motorcycles are always whizzing from all directions in our roads. Actually my favorite feature is the entire Toyota Safety Sense.

[sethfrankel]

Thanks for this video. Can you speak to how having a bike rack on the rear may trigger false alerts (if that’s possible)? On my new Grand Highlander I got a warning (without a bike rake) that the system failed and to take to dealer. On restarting it went away. Now, driving it gives all kinds of false positives. I’m wondering if a bike rack with a bike would impact the sensing.

[rubythursday]

you are amazing....a huge credit to your profession! I learn something every video.

[gregb]

Yep, we installed rear back-up sensors on transit buses that set off an alarm and locked up the brakes till area was clear!! Back then it was 2 large devices on the left and right rear of the bus with driver alarm/control unit up front in drivers area.
All activated by CAN bust and reverse light activation.

[petershen]

I love the BSM with ACC, you initiate a lane change and the system will know whether it is safe to resume traveling at the faster speed.