Pinpoint Test C: The Visual Park Aid Alert Is Inoperative
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- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Parking Aid - System Operation and Component Description .
Possible Sources
- Rear parking aid camera
- PAM concern
- BCM concern
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
- If the rear parking aid camera is not configured after replacement, some video functions will be inoperative. Turn the ignition on for 5 minutes to allow the camera/BCM calibration to complete.
- C1 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 C2 No REFER to: Communications Network . - C2 CHECK THE PAM (PARKING ASSIST CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CM DTCs)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the PAM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CM DTCs).
Are any Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CM DTCs) present?
Yes REFER to: Parking Aid . No GO to C3 - C3 CHECK THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CM DTCs)
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, check the BCM Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CM DTCs).
Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CM DTCs) present?
Yes REFER to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart . No GO to C4 - C4 CHECK FOR CORRECT VIDEO CAMERA OPERATION
- Ignition ON.
- Disconnect and inspect the rear parking aid camera connector.
- 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 rear parking aid camera connector. Make sure it seats and latches 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 camera. REFER to: Rear Parking Aid Camera . 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.