Pinpoint Test A : The Audible Parking Aid Is Inoperative
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- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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 - 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.