Pinpoint Test AP: The Parking Aid On/Off Warning Is Inoperative

AP1 VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH PARKING AID
- Check to confirm that the vehicle is equipped with parking aid.
- Is the vehicle equipped with parking aid?
1. YES : Go to AP2.
2. NO : The message center does not provide the PARKING AID ON/OFF display.
AP2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) SELF-TESTS
NOTE: The instrument cluster (IC) must be configured for parking aid for the parking aid on/off feature to be displayed in the message center. Parking aid configuration is not a customer preference item and must be configured as part of the programmable module installation (PMI). If the instrument cluster (IC) is not configured correctly, DTC B2477 sets and the programmable module installation procedure must be repeated to accurately configure the instrument cluster (IC) for parking aid.
- Retrieve the recorded DTCs from the instrument cluster (IC) continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Is DTC B2477 retrieved?
1. YES : REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION article to carry out PMI for the instrument cluster (IC).
2. NO : Go to AP3.
AP3 CHECK THE PARKING AID SYSTEM OPERATION
- Operate the parking aid system and check for correct operation when the feature is selected on and off. Refer to the Owner's Literature for additional information on selecting the parking aid system on or off.
- Does the parking aid system operate correctly when the feature is selected on then off?
1. YES : Go to AP4.
2. NO : REFER to PARKING AID article.
AP4 CHECK THE PARKING AID DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER
- Press the SETUP button repeatedly and verify that the instrument cluster (IC) displays PARKING AID ON OFF.
- Does the message center display PARKING AID ON OFF?
1. YES : Go to AP5.
2. NO : Go to AP6.
AP5 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER ON/OFF DISPLAY
- Press the SETUP button until PARKING AID ON OFF is displayed.
- Does the ON or OFF have the < > brackets around it indicating the desired selection?
1. YES : PRESS the RESET button to allow the instrument cluster (IC) to query the parking aid module again.
  If the display is still incorrect, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no communication with the parking aid module.
2. NO : The system is operating normally at this time. The problem may have been caused by a momentary loss of communication with the PAM.
AP6 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION
- Disconnect all the instrument cluster (IC) connectors.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect all the instrument cluster (IC) connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
1. YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.