Pinpoint Test C : The Visual Park Aid Alert Is Inoperative - Vehicles With Rear Only Parking Aid Camera
- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Parking Aid - System Operation and Component Description .
Possible Sources
- Communication network concern
- The visual park aid alert feature is disabled
- APIM
- PAM
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.
- 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 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 DTC Chart: APIM. Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment System article for the procedure. No GO to C5 - C5 CHECK FOR CORRECT APIM (SYNC MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect the APIM 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 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, 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.