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Pinpoint Test A: The Parking Aid Is Inoperative

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  1. A1 CHECK THE DTCs FROM THE PAM SELF-TEST 
    • Check the PAM DTCs from the self-test.
    • Are any PAM DTCs recorded? 
    1. Yes  : REFER to DTC CHARTS .
    2. No  : GO to A2.
  2. A2 CHECK THE IPC MESSAGE CENTER FOR CORRECT OPERATION 
    • While observing the IPC message center, disable and enable the parking aid system.
    • Does the message center display PARK AID OFF when the parking aid system is disabled, and display PARK AID ON when the parking aid system is enabled? 
    1. Yes  : GO to A3.
    2. No  : REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES .
  3. A3 CHECK FOR CORRECT REVERSE GEAR INPUT 
    • Apply the parking brake.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Select REVERSE.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: PAM DataLogger.
    • Monitor the PAM transmission range PID (TRANSGR).
    • Does the PID indicate YES (transmission in REVERSE)? 
    1. Yes  : GO to A4.
    2. No  : For Torqshift transmission, REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION TORQSHIFT .

      For 6R140 transmission, REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION TORQSHIFT®6 .

  4. A4 CHECK FOR CORRECT PAM OPERATION 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • 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? 
    1. Yes  : INSTALL a new PAM. REFER to PARKING AID MODULE (PAM) . 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.
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