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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  DIAGNOSE any communication concerns. REFER to: Communications Network
  2. A2 CHECK THE PAM (PARKING ASSIST CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

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

    Are any PAM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present? 

    Yes  REFER to the DTC Chart(s) 
    No  GO to  A3
  3. A3 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST

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

    Are any IPC Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded? 

    Yes  DIAGNOSE any IPC Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). REFER to: Communications Network
    No  GO to  A4
  4. A4 VERIFY THE PARKING AID IS ENABLED

    • Verify the rear park aid and front park aid (if equipped) 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 VERIFY THE OPERATION OF THE REVERSING LAMPS

    • Apply the parking brake.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Select REVERSE.
    • Inspect the reversing lamps.

    Do the lamps operate correctly? 

    Yes  GO to  A6
    No  REFER to: Reversing Lamps
  6. A6 CHECK FOR CORRECT PAM (PARKING ASSIST CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect all PAM 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 PAM 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 TSB addresses this concern, INSTALL a new PAM. REFER to: Parking Assist Control Module (PAM) - 4-Door  REFER to: Parking Assist Control Module (PAM) - 5-Door 
    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.