So, if you are reading this short article, you probably have blinking or flashing Front Collision Warning light on your dashboard. A Nissan Rogue can surprise you with a lot of mysterious problems and malfunctions that are hard to locate and understand. But thanks goodness, these problems are usually common and you can find some information to deal with these issues.
Front collision warning malfunction message highlights
- Common reasons:radar blocked, software issues, radar broken
- How to fix:clean the radar area, disconnect the battery for some time
- Possible consequences:smart functions won't work
- Priority level:Low
- Can you drive?Yes
- DIY repair:Possible
- Repair price range:$0-$550
What is Front Collision Warning in your Nissan Rogue?
Actually, the more proper name of the system is the Forward Collision Warning, but it doesn't change the way it works. The system consists of a camera mounted in your front bumper and also a set of radars that continuously monitor the road ahead when your car moves on the road. Also, the system is controlled by a special computer that also controls other safety features and cruise control options.
Once the system registers an object and understands that the object is a threat to your car, you get a loud warning. Also, in some vehicles, automatic braking can be applied. The way your car reacts when it sees some dangerous object on the road depends highly on the version of the FCW system you have in your Nissan. The latest Rogue models are quite efficient in this sphere.
FCW malfunction in Nissan Rogue - what does it mean?
It means that one of the objects of the FCW system is out of order. Once the control unit registers problems with one of the modules of the system, it will send you a malfunction light on the dashboard.
Here are some examples of what can cause this error light:
- the camera is not connected to the control unit, there is no video signal;
- one or some sensors are out of order or disconnected;
- there is a loss of connection anywhere among the units of the system;
- your camera is dirty and the video signal is not pure;
- one of the sensors is covered with something, for example, mud;
- the control unit is out of order and can't actually control the system.
A lot of possible problems can cause this light to flash. Although the system is quite complicated and hard to repair, it's not always about some technical issue. You should check at first if the camera and the sensors are clean and not covered with something. If they are OK, you should keep on searching for the reason for this problem.
What can you do if Front Collision Warning doesn't work properly?
One of the best options is to deactivate the system. If you have the Front Collision Warning button, then it's a straightforward instruction that you will obviously remember: just press the button. If there is no button for the FCW system, you can use your information screen and settings to turn off or deactivate the Front Collision Warning system,
Though, your next step should be to repair the system. Unfortunately, the whole Adaptive Cruise Control system will not be able to work properly without data from the sensors, camera, and radars of the FCW system. Of course, this is important for you. As you have paid for this system to get better safety.
How hard is it to repair the Front Collision Warning system in Nissan Rogue?
Repairing the FCW system is actually impossible without the original Nissan equipment for diagnostics. You can find this equipment in dealer's stations and in some repair shops that are specialized in Nissan cars.
But once you find this equipment, it's just a couple of minutes. A mechanic will complete the diagnostics to learn which part is broken. After that, a mechanic will just get the part from the company's part storage and will sell this part to you.
Final words
The Nissan Rogue Front Collision Malfunction warning means that something doesn't work in this system. It may be a camera, a radar, wiring, etc. What you can do by yourself is to check whether the camera and the radars are clean. After that, you will probably have to go to a specialist and pay some money for diagnostics and repair.
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