312001230 - N079 PARKING DEVICE NOT WORKING

The ultrasound distance detection system for parking provides the driver with information on distance while approaching obstacles behind the car. The information of the presence and distance of an obstacle is transmitted to the driver by means of acoustic warnings whose frequency depends on the distance of the obstacle. The distance measurement only takes place when the system is activated, whilst only the control unit microcontroller is operational in the inactive state.
The system is activated with the key ON and reverse engaged. The Parking Sensor Node receives a reversing signal from the Body Computer Node via the CAN line.
Test results
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment and check the following data in CAN mode:

  • no "control unit inactive" signal
  • no "faulty control units" signal
  • no "faulty CAN line" signal
Check for faults in the parking sensor node
Move on to Step 21. Control unit inactive2. Control unit error3. Control units with CAN line error1. Move on to Step 22. Continue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment3. Repair any faults in the CAN line
2CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the parking sensor node power supply voltage is correct by carrying outSee Test Move on to Step 31. Fuse blown2. Power supply inefficient3. Earth inefficient1. 1.Eliminate any short circuits and then replace fuse F49 in the dashboard junction unit.2. Restore correct power supply3. Restore earth connection    See E3090 PARKING SENSOR
3REVERSING SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the reversing switch is working properlyCheck the continuity of the wiring between the switch and the engine compartment junction unitCheck that the reversing switch is receiving the correct power supplyMove on to Step 41. Reversing switch defective2. Wiring from reversing switch to Body Computer interrupted3. Wiring from engine compartment junction unit to reversing switch interrupted4. Switch power supply interrupted1. Replace the reversing switch    Op. 5550D22 REVERSING LIGHT SWITCH - R+R 2. Restore the correct wiring continuity.3. Restore the correct wiring continuity.4. Restore correct power supply.
4CHECK SYSTEM EFFICIENCYAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity/insulation of the ultrasound sensors circuitCheck that the ultrasound sensors power supply is correct by carrying out    See Test 5580HB PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM OPERATION CHECKEnd of diagnosis1. Sensor wiring defective2. Sensor power supply interrupted3. Sensors defective4. Parking sensor control unit defective1. Repair wiring.2. Restore correct power supply.3. Replace defective sensor.4. Replace parking sensors control unit    Op. 5580H10 PARKING OBSTACLE DETECTION DEVICE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R.