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Pinpoint Test A : The Audible Parking Aid Is Inoperative

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  1. A1 PERFORM A NETWORK TEST

    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a network test.

    Do all modules pass the network test? 

    Yes  GO to  A2
    No  REFER to: Communications Network .

  2. A2 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE PAM (PARKING ASSIST CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST

    • Using the diagnostic scan tool, perform the PAM self-test.

    Are any PAM DTCs recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to the PAM DTC Chart .
    No  GO to  A3

  3. A3 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST

    • Using the diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.

    Are any IPC DTCs (diagnostic trouble codes) recorded? 

    Yes  REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .
    No  GO to  A4

  4. A4 VERIFY THE PARKING AID IS ENABLED

    • Verify the parking aid system is enabled in the IPC message center.

    Is the parking aid system enabled? 

    Yes  GO to  A5
    No  ENABLE the parking aid system.

  5. A5 CHECK FOR CORRECT GEAR INPUT

    • Apply the parking brake.
    • Ignition ON.
    • While monitoring the IPC PRNDL display, briefly select each gear in the entire gear range.

    Does the IPC PRNDL indicator match the gear selection throughout the entire range? 

    Yes  GO to  A6
    No  REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .

  6. A6 CHECK THE AUDIO CHIMES

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Open the driver door.
    • Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.

    Does the warning chime operate through the audio system? 

    Yes  GO to  A7
    No  REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .

  7. A7 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect all BCM and related in-line connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect the BCM and related in-line connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) TSB addresses this concern, Refer to BCM Hardware Testing ..
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
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