Diagnostic Instructions
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
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the multifunction accessory switch.
- Verify the scan tool Park Assist Switch parameter is Inactive.
⇒ | 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. |
- If all circuits test normal, replace the multifunction accessory switch.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.