Component Description

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Rear Parking Aid Camera

The rear parking aid camera is located on the tailgate, below the tailgate release handle. On vehicles equipped with the 360 degree view camera system or with the rear only parking aid camera system with PTBA, the rear camera communicates with the IPMB through a LIN circuit. On vehicles equipped with the rear only parking aid camera system without PTBA, the rear camera communicates with the BCM through a LIN circuit. The camera must be configured using a diagnostic scan tool after replacement in order for all features to operate properly. (Electrical>Service Functions> LIN New Module Initialization or Electrical>Service Functions>LIN New Module Initialization- IPMB)

On vehicles equipped with the 360 degree view camera system, the 360 degree view camera alignment must be performed after the tailgate, tailgate handle, or any parking aid camera is removed from the vehicle.

On vehicles equipped with the 360 degree view camera system and PTBA, the 360 degree view camera alignment and the PTBA camera alignment must be performed after the tailgate, tailgate handle, or any parking aid camera is removed from the vehicle.

On vehicles equipped with the rear only parking aid camera system and PTBA, the PTBA camera alignment must be performed after the tailgate, tailgate handle, or rear parking aid camera is removed from the vehicle.

Refer to: 360 Degree View Camera Alignment .

Front Parking Aid Camera (If Equipped)

The front parking aid camera is located on the front grille, below the center emblem. The camera communicates with the IPMB through a LIN circuit. The camera must be configured using a diagnostic scan tool (Electrical>Service Functions> LIN New Module Initialization- IPMB) after replacement in order for all features to operate properly.

The 360 degree view camera alignment must be performed after the front grille or front camera is removed from the vehicle. Refer to: 360 Degree View Camera Alignment .

LH And RH Side Parking Aid Camera (If Equipped)

The side parking aid cameras are located inside the LH and RH exterior rear view mirrors and are serviceable separately from the mirrors. The side cameras generate an image any time they receive voltage and ground. The side cameras receive voltage from the IPMB when the ignition is on. The LH and RH side parking aid cameras do not require configuration after replacement.

The 360 degree view camera alignment must be performed after the LH or RH side camera or exterior mirror is removed from the vehicle. Refer to: 360 Degree View Camera Alignment .

Camera selection switch (If Equipped)

The camera selection FCIM mounted switch is a momentary contact switch and an input to the FCIM. The camera views are shown on the FDIM when the camera selection switch is pressed.

Front Camera Washer (If Equipped)

Washer solvent is directed to the front camera lens when the washer pump is active. For additional information on the front camera washer, Refer to: Wipers and Washers - System Operation and Component Description .

BCM (Vehicles Equipped With Rear Only Parking Aid Camera Without PTBA)

The BCM serves as a gateway between the rear parking aid camera and other modules on the HS-CAN1. It communicates with the rear camera via the LIN and stores Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for the camera and the LIN in the event of a concern.

The BCM requires PMI when replaced. Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description .

IPMB (Vehicles Equipped With Rear Only Parking Aid Camera With PTBA or 360 Degree View Camera)

NOTE: The IPMB settings and configuration have no influence over the video signal from the parking aid cameras. The parking aid cameras provide a video signal any time they receive voltage and ground.

For vehicles equipped with a 360 degree view camera system, all camera views are produced by the IPMB, using input from one or more camera(s). The processed video signals are sent from the IPMB to the APIM on shielded, twisted pair circuits. The IPMB receives the video signals from the front, rear, LH and RH parking aid cameras through shielded, twisted pair circuits and determines which image(s) are sent to the APIM to be displayed on the FDIM. In addition to generating the camera views, the IPMB serves as a gateway between the front and rear parking aid cameras and other modules on the HS-CAN2. It communicates with the front and rear cameras via the LIN and stores Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for the cameras and the LIN in the event of a concern.

For vehicles equipped with a rear only parking aid camera system with PTBA, the IPMB serves as a gateway module between the video camera and other modules on the HS-CAN2. It communicates with the rear video camera via the LIN and stores Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for the camera and the LIN in the event of a concern.

The IPMB requires PMI when replaced. Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description .

When a new IPMB is installed, up to two camera alignment Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be stored until the 360 degree view camera alignment and/or the PTBA camera alignment are successfully completed.

Refer to: 360 Degree View Camera Alignment .