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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B0967 02: Parking Aid Switch Circuit Short to Ground

Circuit/System Description

The object alarm detection system senses how close the vehicle is to an object. The distance is determined by the 4 ultrasonic sensors located in the rear bumper. The object detection system will notify the driver when backing up or moving forward while parking at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The object detection system will use rear display indicators and the radio speakers for notification. The system can be disabled by pressing the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF indicator will be ON when the system is OFF. The driver information center (DIC) will also display PARK ASSIST OFF.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The object alarm module has detected that the switch circuit is determined to be shorted to ground and must exist for 300 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The object alarm module sets a DTC.
    • The object alarm module commands ON the information center telltale red indicator and disables the object detection system.
    • The object alarm module will send a serial data communication message to the instrument panel (I/P) to scroll SERVICE PARK ASSIST message on the driver information center (DIC), if equipped, and the chime will sound.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Object Detection Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Object Detection Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Object Detection Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the multifunction accessory switch.
  2. Verify the scan tool Park Assist Switch parameter is Inactive.
  3. If not Inactive, test the rear park assist disable switch signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal replace the object alarm module.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the multifunction accessory switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Rear Object Alarm Module Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for object alarm module replacement, setup, and programming