Pinpoint Test Bi: Pinpoint Test Bi: The Shift To Park Message Is Never Or Always Displayed

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BI1 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION
- Close all doors.
- Ignition ON.
- Open the driver door while monitoring the message center displays.
Does the message center display DRIVER DOOR AJAR?
- Yes : GO to BI2 .
- No : INSTALL a new IPC . REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
BI2 CHECK THE PRNDL DISPLAY OPERATION
- Ignition ON.
- Shift the transmission through the ranges and back to PARK (P).
Does the PRNDL display the correct gear including PARK (P)?
- Yes : GO to BI3 .
- No : DIAGNOSE the PRNDL display. GO to PINPOINT TEST X .
BI3 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE IPC SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded IPC DTCs from the self-test.
Are any DTCs recorded?
- Yes : REFER to DTC CHARTS .
- No : GO to BI4 .
BI4 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM THE BCM SELF-TEST
- Check for recorded BCM DTCs from the self-test.
Are any DTCs recorded?
- Yes : MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
- No : GO to BI5 .
BI5 CHECK FOR CORRECT IPC OPERATION
- Disconnect the IPC connector.
- Check for:
  - corrosion
  - damaged pins
  - pushed-out pins
- Connect the IPC connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new IPC . REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . 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.