Pinpoint Test
- RETRIEVE THE Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) FROM THE Parking Aid Module (PAM) SELF-TEST
- Check the Parking Aid Module (PAM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the self-test.
- Are multiple Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) recorded?
- Yes: GO to 2 on page 2.
- No: GO to 3 on page 2.
- CHECK THE CONNECTORS FOR CORRECT LATCHING AND THE BUMPER WIRING HARNESS FOR DAMAGE
- Inspect the Parking Aid Module (PAM) and sensor connectors for correct latching by pulling on the latched connector.
- Inspect the bumper wiring harness for opens, shorts or corrosion.
- Are the connectors correctly latched and the bumper wiring harness OK?
- Yes: GO to 3 on page 2.
- No: Correctly LATCH the connectors or REPAIR or INSTALL a new bumper wiring harness.
- CHECK THE SENSOR CIRCUITRY FOR SHORTS TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Suspect Parking Aid Sensor.
- Disconnect: Parking Aid Module (PAM).
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
- Is any voltage present?
- Yes: REPAIR the circuit(s) in question.
- No: GO to 4 on page 3.
- CHECK THE PARKING AID SENSOR CIRCUITRY FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure:
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- Yes:
INSTALL a new sensor(s) for the sensor(s) in question. REFER to Parking Aid Sensor . CLEAR the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). REPEAT the Parking Aid Module (PAM) self-test.
If the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) returns, GO to 5 on page 3.
- No: REPAIR the circuits in question.
- CHECK FOR CORRECT Parking Aid Module (PAM) OPERATION
- Disconnect and inspect the Parking Aid Module (PAM) 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 Parking Aid Module (PAM) 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 On-Line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new Parking Aid Module (PAM). REFER to PARKING AID MODULE (PAM) .
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.