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Park Assist Module (Pam) (Pts/pam) - Electrical Diagnostics: Other Dodge Dart PF

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WHEN MONITORED

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

SET CONDITION

The Park Assist Module detects a short to ground on the Park Assist Sensor Signal circuit.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR DISCONNECTED
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE PARK ASSIST SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

The Park Assist Module detects an open or short to voltage on the Park Assist Sensor Signal circuit.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT
PARK ASSIST SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

During the self-test while vehicle is in drive between 11 km/h (7 mph) and 40 km/h (25 mph).

The Park Assist Module detects an internal sensor error.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR MEMBRANE OBSTRUCTION (ICE, SNOW, MUD, DIRT COVERING FASCIA)
PARK ASSIST SENSOR CONNECTOR OBSTRUCTION (ICE, SNOW, MUD, DIRT)
DECOUPLING RING MISSING/MOUNTED WRONG
OBJECTS (SUCH AS LICENSE PLATES, BIKE RACKS, TRAILER HITCHES) IN CLOSE RANGE TO THE SENSOR
PARK ASSIST SENSOR

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

If the system detects data corruption in the transmission in the internal communication line between the module and sensors, this code will set.

Possible Causes
INCORRECT PARK ASSIST SENSOR INSTALLED
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

The Park Assist Module detects a short to ground on the Park Assist Sensor Signal circuit.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR DISCONNECTED
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE PARK ASSIST SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

The Park Assist Module detects an open or short to voltage on the Park Assist Sensor Signal circuit.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT
PARK ASSIST SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

During the self-test while vehicle is in drive between 11 km/h (7 mph) and 40 km/h (25 mph).

The Park Assist Module detects an internal sensor error.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR MEMBRANE OBSTRUCTION (ICE, SNOW, MUD, DIRT COVERING FASCIA)
PARK ASSIST SENSOR CONNECTOR OBSTRUCTION (ICE, SNOW, MUD, DIRT)
DECOUPLING RING MISSING/MOUNTED WRONG
OBJECTS (SUCH AS LICENSE PLATES, BIKE RACKS, TRAILER HITCHES) IN CLOSE RANGE TO THE SENSOR
PARK ASSIST SENSOR

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

If the system detects data corruption in the transmission in the internal communication line between the module and sensors, this code will set.

Possible Causes
INCORRECT PARK ASSIST SENSOR INSTALLED
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

The Park Assist Module detects a short to ground on the Park Assist Sensor Signal circuit.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR DISCONNECTED
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE PARK ASSIST SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

The Park Assist Module detects an open or short to voltage on the Park Assist Sensor Signal circuit.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT
PARK ASSIST SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

During the self-test while vehicle is in drive between 11 km/h (7 mph) and 40 km/h (25 mph).

The Park Assist Module detects an internal sensor error.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR MEMBRANE OBSTRUCTION (ICE, SNOW, MUD, DIRT COVERING FASCIA)
PARK ASSIST SENSOR CONNECTOR OBSTRUCTION (ICE, SNOW, MUD, DIRT)
DECOUPLING RING MISSING/MOUNTED WRONG
OBJECTS (SUCH AS LICENSE PLATES, BIKE RACKS, TRAILER HITCHES) IN CLOSE RANGE TO THE SENSOR
PARK ASSIST SENSOR

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

If the system detects data corruption in the transmission in the internal communication line between the module and sensors, this code will set.

Possible Causes
INCORRECT PARK ASSIST SENSOR INSTALLED
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

The Park Assist Module detects a short to ground on the Park Assist Sensor Signal circuit.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR DISCONNECTED
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE PARK ASSIST SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

The Park Assist Module detects an open or short to voltage on the Park Assist Sensor Signal circuit.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT
PARK ASSIST SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

During the self-test while vehicle is in drive between 11 km/h (7 mph) and 40 km/h (25 mph).

The Park Assist Module detects an internal sensor error.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR MEMBRANE OBSTRUCTION (ICE, SNOW, MUD, DIRT COVERING FASCIA)
PARK ASSIST SENSOR CONNECTOR OBSTRUCTION (ICE, SNOW, MUD, DIRT)
DECOUPLING RING MISSING/MOUNTED WRONG
OBJECTS (SUCH AS LICENSE PLATES, BIKE RACKS, TRAILER HITCHES) IN CLOSE RANGE TO THE SENSOR
PARK ASSIST SENSOR

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

If the system detects data corruption in the transmission in the internal communication line between the module and sensors, this code will set.

Possible Causes
INCORRECT PARK ASSIST SENSOR INSTALLED
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

B210C-16-BATTERY VOLTAGE INPUT - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article .

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: B210C-16-BATTERY VOLTAGE INPUT - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

Park Assist Module supply voltage less than 6.5 volts.

Possible Causes
FUSED RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE
GROUND CIRCUIT EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM
PARK ASSIST MODULE

B210C-17-BATTERY VOLTAGE INPUT - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE ABOVE THRESHOLD

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article .

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

Park Assist Module supply voltage greater than 16.6 volts.

Possible Causes
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

Park Assist Sensor supply voltage less than 5.6 volts.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE
PARK ASSIST SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
PARK ASSIST SENSOR
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

Park Assist Sensor supply voltage greater than 20.0 volts.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST MODULE

B21DD-16-SYSTEM VOLTAGE - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article .

With the ignition on.

Vehicle System voltage less than 10.0 volts.

Possible Causes
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

B21DD-17-SYSTEM VOLTAGE - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE ABOVE THRESHOLD

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article .

With the ignition on.

Vehicle System voltage greater than 16.0 Volts.

Possible Causes
VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

With the ignition on.

The Park Assist Module detects an internal failure.

Possible Causes
PARK ASSIST MODULE

Ignition run time is greater than one second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16 volts. Engine run time greater than three seconds.

Bus messages not received from the Body Control Module (BCM) for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible Causes
CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

Continuously when the ignition is on.

The battery voltage between 10 and 16 Volts.

Body Control Module (BCM) is configured correctly.

Bus messages not received from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible Causes
CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
ANY MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

With the ignition on.

Battery voltage between 10 and 16 volts.

Body Control Module (BCM) is configured correctly.

Bus messages not received from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for approximately 500ms.

Possible Causes
CAN BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

Continuously when the ignition is on.

The battery voltage between 10 and 16 volts.

Body Control Module (BCM) is configured correctly.

Bus messages not received from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible Causes
CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULE (ABS) POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULE (ABS)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

Continuously when the ignition is on.

The battery voltage between 10.0 and 16.0 Volts.

Body Control Module (BCM) is configured correctly.

Bus messages not received from the Body Control Module (BCM) for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible Causes
CAN BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
BODY CONTROL MODULE POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

VIN data not received from Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Possible Causes
NO COMMUNICATION WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
DTCS STORED OR ACTIVE IN THE PCM
ACTIVE COMMUNICATION DTCS IN THE BCM
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

Shift Lever data not received from the Transmission Control Module (TCM).

Possible Causes
NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)
DTCS STORED OR ACTIVE IN THE TCM
PARK ASSIST MODULE (PAM)

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

Vehicle speed data not received from Antilock Brake Module (ABS).

Possible Causes
NO COMMUNICATION WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE (ABS)
DTCS STORED OR ACTIVE IN THE ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE (ABS)
ACTIVE COMMUNICATION DTCS IN THE BCM
PARK ASSIST MODULE

With the ignition on and the vehicle in reverse.

Data not received from the Body Control Module (BCM).

Possible Causes
NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
DTCS STORED OR ACTIVE IN THE BCM
PARK ASSIST MODULE