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PINPOINT TEST D: DTCs B1B44:96, B1B46:96, B1B48:96 AND B1B50:96

  1. D1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND PAM SELF-TESTS 
    • Retrieve the recorded PAM DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
    • Are parking aid DTCs other than B1B44:96, B1B46:96, B1B48:96 and B1B50:96 recorded? 
    • Yes  : DIAGNOSE the other DTCs first. REFER to DTC CHARTS  .
    • No  : GO to D2.
  2. D2 CHECK THE PARKING AID SENSOR OPERATION 
    NOTE: Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear of anything that can activate the parking aid system.
    • Clean the rear bumper and sensors with high-pressure water.
    • Carry out the azimuth system check. Refer to AZIMUTH SYSTEM CHECK  .
    • Carry out the elevation system check. Refer to ELEVATION SYSTEM CHECK  .
    • Does the parking aid system pass both system checks? 
    • Yes  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a dirty or blocked parking aid sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : GO to D3.
  3. D3 INSTALL A KNOWN GOOD SENSOR 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Install a new sensor for the suspect parking aid sensor.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Clear the DTCs. Repeat the self-test. Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : GO to D4.
    • No  : The cause of the concern was an inoperative parking aid sensor. The system is now operating correctly.
  4. D4 CHECK FOR CORRECT PAM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the PAM connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the PAM connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes  : INSTALL a new PAM. REFER to PARKING AID MODULE (PAM)  . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. REPEAT the self-test.