Pinpoint Test A: The Audible Parking Aid Is Inoperative
- 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 REFER to: Communications Network - A2 CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE PAM (PARKING ASSIST CONTROL MODULE) SELF-TEST
- Using the diagnostic scan tool, perform the PAM self-test.
Are any PAM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to the DTC Chart: PAM . No GO to A3 - A3 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FROM THE IPC (INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) SELF-TEST
- Using the diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.
Are any IPC Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
Yes REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes No GO to A4 - A4 VERIFY THE PARKING AID IS ENABLEDNOTE: If a MyKey® restricted key is in use, the rear parking aid can not be enable/disabled.
- Verify the parking system is enabled in the IPC message center. For additional information, refer to the Owner's Literature.
Is the parking aid system enabled?
Yes GO to A5 No ENABLE the parking aid system. - A5 CHECK FOR CORRECT GEAR INPUT
- Apply the parking brake.
- Select REVERSE.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic scan tool: PAM DataLogger.
- Monitor the PAM transmission range PID (TRANSGR).
Does the PID indicate YES (transmission in reverse)?
Yes GO to A6 No For automatic transmission, REFER to: Diagnosis By Symptom . For manual transmission, REFER to: Manual Transmission - A6 CHECK THE AUDIO CHIMES
- Ignition OFF.
- Open the driver door.
- Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
Does the warning chime operate through the audio system?
Yes GO to A7 No REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes - A7 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors 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 BCM connectors 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, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) 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.