Pinpoint Test C : The Visual Park Aid Alert Is Inoperative

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NOTE: Before disconnecting the rear parking aid camera or jumper harness, verify that the connectors are properly seated and latched.

Refer to Parking Aid . for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

Refer to: Parking Aid - System Operation and Component Description .

Possible Sources
- The visual park aid alert feature is disabled
- Video camera not configured after replacement
- Communication network concern
- Audible parking aid system concern
- BCM
- APIM
- FDIM
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
- If the rear parking aid camera is not configured after replacement, some video functions will be inoperative. Verify the rear video camera configuration using the diagnostic scan tool.
- Verify that the audible parking aid system is working properly and the visual park aid alert is enabled in the FDIM settings menu.

C1 VERIFY THE VISUAL PARK AID ALERT IS ENABLED
- Ignition ON.
- Verify that the visual park aid alert is enabled in the infotainment system settings menu. Refer to the Owner's Literature.
Is the visual park aid alert enabled?

Yes GO to C2

No ENABLE the visual park aid alert.

C2 PERFORM A NETWORK TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a network test.
Do all modules pass the network test?

Yes GO to C3

No See the Symptom Chart: Communication Network. Refer to: Communications Network .

C3 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE PAM (PARKING ASSIST CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the PAM self-test.
Are any PAM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?

Yes REPAIR all PAM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) before continuing this test. Refer to: Parking Aid .

No GO to C4

C4 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test.
Are any BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?

Yes Refer to DTC Chart: BCM .

No GO to C5

C5 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE APIM (SYNC MODULE) SELF-TEST

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

Are any APIM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?

Yes	See the APIM/DTC Chart. Refer to Information And Entertainment System - General Information (1 Of 2) , or Information And Entertainment System - General Information (2 Of 2) for the procedure.

GO to C6

C6 CHECK FOR CORRECT APIM (SYNC MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect the APIM connector 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 APIM connector 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) address this concern, Refer to APIM Guided Routine Testing .

No	The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.