Such close calls are not uncommon and can be dangerous.
Mazda blind spot monitoring problem.
The bsm light flashing indicates a fault in the blind spot monitoring system.
I was driving on the highway when suddenly the bsm off light started flashing and pressing the bsm button on the left does nothing.
Discover how the system is enabled and how it alerts.
Maybe they cut you a break.
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.
The vehicle speed is about 10 km h 6 3 mph or faster.
Some problem with the system including the blind spot monitoring bsm warning indicator lights is detected.
If a vehicle is in your blind spot the light will come on.
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.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
Mazda s blind spot monitoring bsm uses radars mounted in the rear bumper to detect vehicles approaching from behind and in the adjacent lane.
If the blind spot monitoring bsm off indicator light remains illuminated have the vehicle inspected at an authorized mazda dealer as soon as possible.
If you are passing a vehicle the light turn off once the other vehicle clears your back bumper if it is falling behind you.
The blind spot monitoring bsm system will operate when all of the following conditions are met.
I suggest you do as you said and go to mazda be really nice.
If a vehicle is gaining on you and will be in your blind spot within 3 5 seconds the light will come on.
The bsm monitor was not damaged but it got loose from its mounting bracket so the radar was not reading correctly.
The ignition is switched on.
I asked and since there was no damage to the sensor itself they replaced it under warranty.
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.
The car was never in an accident and i even made sure the sensors on the back were clean.