Pinpoint Test B: B129D:08, B129D:31 And B129D:1F

B1 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE PAM (PARKING ASSIST CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST

Ignition ON.

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

Check the PAM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the self-test.

Are Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for multiple front parking aid sensors recorded?

Yes

GO to B2

No	* For Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) B129D:08, B129D:31, or B129D:1F GO to B3 * For all other PAM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Refer to the PAM DTC Chart .

B2 CHECK THE FRONT BUMPER WIRING HARNESS
- Inspect the front bumper wiring harness for opens, shorts, grounds or corrosion.
Is the front bumper wiring harness OK?

Yes GO to B3

No REPAIR or INSTALL a new front bumper wiring harness.

B3 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE SENSOR

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect right front active park assist sensor C1608.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1608-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the voltage greater than 9 volts?

Yes

GO to B4

No	REPAIR the circuit.

B4 CHECK FOR GROUND AT THE SENSOR

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1608-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1608-3

Is the voltage greater than 9 volts?

Yes

GO to B5

No	REPAIR the circuit.

B5 CHECK THE SENSOR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect right front active park assist sensor C1608.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1608-2	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes

GO to B6

No	REPAIR the circuit.

B6 CHECK THE SENSOR FOR A SHORT TO POWER

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1608-2	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes	REPAIR the affected circuits.

GO to B7

B7 CHECK THE SENSOR FOR A SHORT TO VREF OR SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUITS

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect PAM C4226B.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1608-2	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1608-1
C1608-2	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1608-3

Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes

GO to B8

No	REPAIR the affected circuits.

B8 CHECK THE SENSOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect right front active park assist sensor C1608.

Disconnect PAM C4226B.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1608-1	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C4226B-2
C1608-2	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C4226B-5
C1608-3	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C4226B-12

Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to B9

No	REPAIR the affected circuit.

B9 INSTALL A KNOWN GOOD SENSOR

Connect PAM C4226B.

Install a known good sensor for the suspect right front active park assist sensor. Refer to: Front Active Park Assist Sensors .

Ignition ON.

Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the PAM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and repeat the self-test.

Is DTC B129D:08, B129D:31 or B29D:1F still present?

Yes

GO to B10

No	INSTALL a new right front active park assist sensor for the one in question. Refer to: Front Active Park Assist Sensors .

B10 CHECK FOR CORRECT PAM (PARKING ASSIST CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect and inspect all PAM 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 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 service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new PAM. Refer to: Parking Assist Control Module (PAM) .

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.