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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 B096B 02: Parking Aid Switch Parallel Parking Circuit Short to Ground

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Parallel Park Assist Switch Signal

B096B 02

1

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Parallel Parking Assist Switch Ground

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1

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1. Parallel Parking Assist Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The parallel parking assist can be activated / deactivated by pressing the parallel parking assist switch.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Ignition ON
    • The parallel parking assist is activated. The activation takes place through pressing the parallel parking assist switch.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The object alarm module has detected a short to ground.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The parallel parking assist is disabled.
    • An indicator in the driver information center shows the parking assistance is not available.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

LINK 142605

Connector End View Reference

Component 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

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Activate and deactivate the parallel park assist switch and verify the scan tool Advanced Park Assist Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K41 Object Alarm Module.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the input signal circuit terminal 6 (X1) at the K41 Object Alarm Module harness connector and ground.
  3. If less than the specified range, test input signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the S48D Multifunction Switch - I/P 2.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the K41 Object Alarm Module.

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