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Circuit/System Testing
Parking Assist Switch Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S48D Multifunction Switch 2 - Instrument Panel.
- Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If 10 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- If less than 10 Ω
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the scan tool Parking Assist Switch Status parameter is inactive.
- If not Inactive
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K41R Rear Parking Assist Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the K41R Rear Parking Assist Control Module.
- If Inactive
- Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If 1 V or greater
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V
- If 1 V or greater
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 5 and the ground circuit terminal 1.
- Verify that a test lamp turns On and Off when Commanding the Parking Assist Switch On and Off with a scan tool.
- If the test lamp is always OFF
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K41R Rear Parking Assist Control Module
- Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground in the circuit.
- If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K41R Rear Parking Assist Control Module.
- If the test lamp is always ON
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K41R Rear Parking Assist Control Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K41R Rear Parking Assist Control Module
- If the test lamp turns ON and OFF
- All OK.
Parking Assist Switch Indicator Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S48D Multifunction Switch 2 - Instrument Panel, Ignition ON.
- Test for greater than 11 V between the terminal 3 and ground.
- If less than 11 V
Test the voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- If greater than 11 V
- If less than 11 V
- Command the Park Assist Switch LED output control ON with the scan tool. Test for greater than 11 V between the ignition circuit terminal 3 and the signal circuit terminal 5.
- If less than 11 V
Test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If greater than 11 V
- If less than 11 V
- Command the Park Assist Switch Indicator Off with the scan tool.
- Test for less than 1 V between the terminal 6 and ground.
- If 1 V or greater
Test the signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- If 1 V or greater
- If all circuits test normal, replace the S48D Multifunction Switch 2 - Instrument Panel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.